Catskill Fall Foliage Walk at Israel Wittman Sanctuary

On Saturday, October 18 at 10am, join the Catskill Science Collaborative for a fall foliage walk at the Israel Wittman Sanctuary in Saugerties, NY. Take in the colors of autumn’s palette on an interpretive walk with Ian McGregor, a forest ecologist at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Participants will cover approximately 2 miles on easy terrain. Among the topics to be explored: why leaves turn color in the fall, how tree species differ in their color timing and intensity, why predicting fall color is so hard, how fall color can be a window into environmental conditions, and ways that remote sensing is helping us understand the phenology of fall foliage.

Offered in collaboration with Woodstock Land Conservancy. Space is limited; registration required. Hiking shoes, long pants, and water bottles are recommended. Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. (Note: pets are not allowed at the sanctuary.)

In case of inclement weather, this event will be held on Sunday, November 2.

Host or Publisher Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies