The Summer Olympics may be over, but there is one more bronze to give out. In parts of western N.C., hillsides covered in black locust trees are turning bronze. Despite the remaining summer temperatures, it looks like early fall color across the landscape. While the thought of early temperatures may bring hope to some, this dramatic … Read more
Summer is winding down, which means backpacks, No. 2 pencils, and the orangestriped oakworms are back! This native caterpillar is black with orange stripes and has two conspicuous horns near its head. Every year as we head into the last few weeks of summer, it makes itself and its appetite for tree leaves known. They feed … Read more
It’s not hard to miss: trees in the Roanoke River area with young, new leaves or with no leaves at all. But wait, it’s almost summer, they’re supposed to be flush with lush green leaves! What’s going on? If you’re headed towards the coast on Highway 64, pay attention while passing through the Roanoke River … Read more
