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    Enjoy The Spectacular Fall Foliage At Cleveland Metroparks

    News & Press | October 2012

    Enjoy The Spectacular Fall Foliage At Cleveland Metroparks

    Posted: October 2, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 - or - 



    KALI FENCL - 216-635-3284



    Vibrant reds. Warm oranges. Happy yellows. October is the peak
    month to see the fantastic colors autumn has to offer. Be sure to
    take full advantage of the opportunities to view fall colors in
    Cleveland Metroparks.



    Make sure to grab a �Parkways to Fall Colors� brochure, which is
    available at Park District facilities, or it can be downloaded from
    the website at www.clemetparks.com/aboutus/info/brochure.asp. The
    brochure provides a self-guided driving tour to eight of Cleveland
    Metroparks reservations to park viewing spots.



    The �Parkways to Fall Colors� brochures features fall color
    viewing areas, such as Tinkers Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook &
    �Little Overlook� in Bedford Reservation, Chippewa Creek Gorge
    Scenic Overlook in Brecksville Reservation, Iron Springs Loop Trail
    in Garfield Park Reservation, the Beach Bluffs in Huntington
    Reservation and Quarry Rock Overlook in South Chagrin
    Reservation.



    Naturalist Valerie Fetzer is certainly excited for the fall
    colors. Having once lived in a place that did not have the fall
    colors that Northeast Ohio has to offer, she is always thrilled to
    see what each autumn has to offer.  Her favorite place to see
    fall color is Bedford Reservation,  and she is quite familiar
    with the trails there.  Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook
    and Bridal Veil Falls are both beautiful and easily accessible
    locations. Another favorite fall colors location is on top of Fort
    Hill in Rocky River Reservation.  With a view from above the
    Rocky River, along with the shale rock walls and tree color, it is
    quite a beautiful sight. For those not interested in going up 135
    stairs, a similar view (from a lower level) can be seen from the
    deck of the Rocky River Nature Center.  



    But why do leaves change color? Pigment is what gives leaves
    their color, which occur naturally in leaf cells. There are three
    pigments that give leaves their color: chlorophyll (green),
    carotenoid (yellow, orange and brown) and anthocyanin (red).
    Chlorophyll is the most important of the three because without it,
    trees wouldn't be able to use sunlight to make food. But in the
    fall, less sunlight means less chlorophyll produced. Eventually, a
    tree stops producing chlorophyll and when that happens, the other
    pigments show through. The leaves become bright yellows, glowing
    oranges, and warm browns. Different trees will reveal different
    colors based on the pigments present. Tulip trees, for example,
    turn yellow and oak trees turn brown. To learn more about fall
    colors visit a Cleveland Metroparks nature center to take fall
    colors hikes or speak with a naturalist.



    For more information, call 216-635-3200 or visit
    clevelandmetroparks.com.



    Don't miss the rainbow of colors this fall in Cleveland
    Metroparks - part of your life, naturally!



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