Natural History Wanderings

California Fall Color has several new fall color postings

1. Arboretums Their associated botanic gardens are mostly dormant, but the arboretums are full of color.
   California has nearly 20 arboretums, in nearly every corner of the state.  All are beautiful places to find solace and to learn more about the native and exotic trees growing throughout our state. CLICK HERE for a list of them.

   Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW! – Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden See photos at LA Arboretum

2. Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! – Napa Valley See photos at Napa Vineyards
3. Most of  California elevations below 2,000′ is now peaking. Locations mentioned included

• Apple Hill in the Sierra foothills of El Dorado County are canopied with color

• Nevada City in the Gold Country and at McArthur-Burney Falls State Park in the Shasta Cascade.

• Citrus Heights is typical of the color to be seen lined along boulevards in Folsom, Fair Oaks, Carmichael and Sacramento.

• crimson, yellow, orange and golden Japanese maple at the Ironstone Vineyards in Murphy

See photos at Postcards: Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak