Outlook bright for fall foliage from forestry experts
Kathy Kish reports that dry and wet seasons align for peak colors across the region. Forester Steve Young notes spring rainfall boosts leaf abundance, while Assistant State Forester Bob Whipkey explains pigment changes drive color shifts. Leaf spotters provide weekly updates via 1-800-CALL WVA and the forestry site.
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Division of Forestry
Forestry
Steve Young
Young
Bob Whipkey
Forestry Division
Seventh Bland Festival of Leaves set for weekend
The Bland County Festival of Leaves will unfold around the Bland County Courthouse with apple butter making, student displays, living history by the Sons of the Confederacy, crafts, food sales and a packed stage lineup. Saturday features Sloan Cane & His Bluegrass Band and other acts. Sunday offers Darnell Miller, Community Choir, worship service, and multiple performances, plus hay rides, duck runs, a motorcycle run and festival button drawings.
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Round Mountain
Sons of Confederacy
Sons of the Confederacy
Doug Hyndrich
Aaron Weil
Pleasant Harmony
Mary Umbarger
Darnell Miller
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Bland County Schools
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Bland County Library
Bland American Legion
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