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Fall Foliage

Thanksgiving is almost here, which means the trees around Miami are losing their leaves faster than we can say Turkey time! Before winter's chill settles in and snow blankets the landscape, let's look back at some of the vibrant fall colors that painted our beautiful campus this autumn.

All photos and captions by Gia Mariani.

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The tree outside of the Farmer School of Business, vibrant as usual.
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The sun catches orange leaves outside of Etheridge Hall.
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Two fall-ready trees outside of Peabody Hall.
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Red leaves near Cook Field.
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A maple tree in the Conrad Formal Gardens.
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Fall scenery on Western Campus.
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A sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) breaks into fall colors at the Conrad Formal Gardens.
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The top of acorn nestled amongst fallen leaves.

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