17 May 2023

Green-up Day

By icefogger
Photo credit: NWS-Fairbanks; University of Alaska – Fairbanks campus

The phenomenon known as Green-up occurred on May 16 this year. In one day, the tree buds burst open, giving the hills around Fairbanks a very sudden green tint.

It’s eight days later than the average green-up.

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Just a basic, down to Earth, laid back type of guy here, who loves the outdoors, the indoors, jazz on the turntable, a fire in the woodstove, the northern lights blazing across the sky, and the company of good friends. View all posts by icefogger
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