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Michigan environmental news: Fall colors forecast, butterfly rescue success, summer COVID uptick
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dustin Blitchok , Planet Detroit
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The process will start in certain areas and move southward through early October. Fall foliage is expected to change color soon.
Fall foliage is expected to change color soon. The process will start in certain areas and move southward through early October. A forecast predicts the timing of this change, with some areas peaking earlier than others.
Tree species produce distinct color patterns, adding to the display. The changing colors will eventually come to an end, with leaves falling by late October or early November.
Further details about the forecast and timing are available, including specific start and peak dates for different regions.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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