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| The two older red maples located at the southwest corner of Mickle Hall turned yellow this year. The photos below were taken on December 15, 2024. Older blogposts tell us that color varies from year to year: we have stunning photos from November 2017, that show gorgeous orange hues. Compare the photos below with the older ones found here. |
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| The four-way intersection is dominated by evergreens—yaupon holly and Louisiana palmettos. Plenty of insects and other critters must shelter here during the bare season of winter. Are they hibernating or enjoying the maples' display? |
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| This concrete path, decorated with fallen leaves while the trees are not yet bare, lends a romantic feeling to the environment. |
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| Freshly fallen leaves stand out in the litter like a yellow-brick road. |
