Fall Leaf Color - Why Does It Change

Join Friends of Alta, Alta Community Enrichment, and Professor David Bowling from University of Utah for this unforgettable talk to learn more about why leaves change colors.

Ever wondered why leaves turn those brilliant shades of orange, red, and yellow every fall? Let's delve into the science behind this breathtaking phenomenon!

Join us for an entertaining and enlightening talk that will leave you appreciating the beauty of nature like never before. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and learn from an expert in the field. Mark your calendars and get ready to unlock the secrets of the forest!

David Bowling Bio:

Our research group studies how environmental and climate change affect the carbon and water cycles of forests, grasslands, and shrublands of the mountain West.  We investigate 1) how living things are affected by biological, physical, and chemical factors, 2) how living things modify their environment, and especially 3) processes that control cycling of carbon, water, and nutrients within ecosystems.  This work is interdisciplinary, merging basic science approaches from ecology, hydrology, atmospheric science, and geochemistry.  We use a combination of field observations and instrumentation, manipulative experiments, and modeling.

This is a free event but donations welcome to support your two favorite non-profits!