Autumn in the Natural World

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Autumn in the Natural World is filled with nature journal prompts and activities.

In easy to understand language, the essential natural processes how plants and animals prepare for the coming of winter's cold. Understand why of the changing colors of leaves, why trees shed leaves, and how a pond can still freeze and still support life.

Track and sketch the key star constellation which signals the end of summer and the growing season. Follow and track the changing phases of the autumn moons.

Excerpt from Plants in Autumn section 

Little plant growth takes place at soil temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius). For plants to grow well the soil temperatures need to be between 40 degrees (4 degrees Celsius) and 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius). Spring planted flowers take longer to mature than summer planted flowers. Spring planted flowers will take 60 to 90 days to mature. Summer planted flowers will take 45 to 60 days to mature. Late summer planted flowers (around July 1st) will take 90 and 120 days to bloom as the air temperatures cool.