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Story Archives of 'Autumn'And Now...the LarchBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, November 2, 2007.The Tamarac is the one exception to the conifer rule, as is evident at this time of year. listen:
  A Useful OddityBy Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, October 27, 2006.We don't often think of autumn as time for flowers. But seeing witch hazel in late fall might change your mind. listen:
White Mountain MikeyBy Shannon Mullen on Tuesday, October 3, 2006.The New Hampshire Tourism office is expecting around 7-point-6 million people to visit the state to check out the fall foliage this season. To help keep all those tourists in the know about when and where to check out the best colors, the state picks 22 residents from different regions to serve as “Official Leaf Peepersâ€. New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Shannon Mullen went for a ride with one of the longest-serving leaf peepers, and she sent us this profile. listen:
The Autumnal EquinoxBy Liz Bulkley on Friday, September 22, 2006.At 11:03 Friday night we say goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall. We'll look at the science behind the subtle seasonal shift with Terry Forbes, a Research Professor in Solar Terrestrial Physics at the Institute for the Study of Earth, Ocean and Space at the University of New Hampshire. We'll also feature a piece by reporter Rebecca Shier that examines the fashion world's take on wearing white after Labor Day, a traditional Fall no-no. Her piece comes to us through The Public Radio Exchange. listen:
Taking Stock of AutumnBy Shay Zeller on Monday, October 10, 2005.The warm weather may not make many people feel like fall's here, but a quick look into the skies or deep into the woods will confirm that cold weather is on its way. We’ll talk with New Hampshire Audubon Society's Iain MacLeod about what the animals and plants are doing as the season moves forward. listen:
The Colors of FallBy John Walters on Tuesday, October 14, 2003.The trees of New England are on fire right now. Thousands of people travel to this region every year to see the most spectacular fall foliage in the world. Jerry and Marcy Monkman are professional photographers from Portsmouth and they capture some of the glory of the season in their new book, The Colors of Fall: A Celebration of New England's Foliage Season. We talk to Jerry Monkman about getting the perfect shot, some of the best places he's been, and the conservation message he hopes goes along with the pretty pictures. listen:
Leaf-peepin' HideawaysBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, October 9, 2003.Every autumn, thousands journey to New England to view the amazing color-shows put on by regional maple, birch, and beech trees. But many times a romantic leaf-peeping trek is ruined due to traffic and crowds at New England's most popular sites. Our experts will let us in on some not-as-well known backwoods leaf gazing journeys and we'll get your favorite spots to peep. Laura's guest is Mel Allen, Executive Editor of Yankee Magazine and Jerry Monkman, photographer who recently put together a book on autumn colors called "The Colors of Fall". More info on foliage is available through the NH Division of Tourism website. listen:
The Changing Seasons of New EnglandBy John Walters on Monday, March 3, 2003.Charles Johnson and Nona Bell Estrin are naturalists, and co-authors of ?In Season ? A Natural History of the New England Year.? It?s a chronicle in words and pictures, of the natural life, weather, and landscapes of the region and an invitation to a deeper knowledge of the world around us. listen:
The Complex Changes of a New England YearBy John Walters on Tuesday, October 22, 2002.The traditional seasons of New England are winter, spring, summer, and fall... along with "mud" and "black fly," if you're feeling put-upon by the environment you live in. Naturalists Charles Johnson and Nona Bell Estrin are inviting us into a deeper awareness of seasonal changes in New England. Their new book is called "In Season: A Natural History of the New England Year." listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Falls Colors are a Little Drab This YearBy Mark Bevis on Wednesday, October 16, 2002.We may want to keep this a secret from southern leaf peepers, but if you've been traveling across New Hampshire this fall, you may have noticed that autumn's colors are not quite as vivid as past years. The reason? The drought. Just as it affects living trees, it affects them as they go dormant. Tufts University biology professor George Ellmore explained the process to NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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