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Fall colors will leaf you breathless

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Understand the science of changing fall leaves and the weather that leads to vibrant colors.

Fall is here and beautiful colors are creeping across the landscape. DNR forester Mark Vitosh discusses the conditions that lead to a spectacular fall show and how leaves change color before they fall.

Later in the hour, Iowa State University horticulturist Cindy Haynes will join the program to answer your questions.

Guests:

  • Mark Vitosh, forester, Iowa DNR
  • Cindy Haynes, professor and consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University
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Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.