The month of September signals the first signs of seasonal change as the long days of summer shift to autumn. White pine and maple seeds begin falling, birds begin to flock together and check out next year's nesting possibilities. Crickets search for places to hibernate (often in our homes!) and chipmunks are storing as much food as they can, sometimes much more than they can possibly use... it turns out they don't have a stop button!
And this time of year, the loons are molting, woodchucks are fattening up, monarchs are chewing milkweed to bits, and whitetail bucks are tearing away the velvet on their antlers by thrashing and rubbing them against shrubs and branches. The warm summer temperatures are an ordeal for fish and they welcome the cool that comes with the shorter autumn days. Fall will officially begin with the Autumnal Equinox on September 23 rd . During this time of seasonal change perhaps one of the most interesting characteristics is offered by the Jack-in-the-Pulpit plant who may be changing gender! (See   https://www.nhcf.org/what-were-up-to/jack-pulpit-jill/ ).
Have fun outside and enjoy all the beauty and delights of this wonderful time of year!

To read more about what’s going during this time of year check out https://northernwoodlands.org