Museum case with models and dioramas illustrating the evolution of a wood environment across different seasons and its flora.

Spring

Spring flowers in the woods are mostly found during the time between melting snow and growth of leaves on the trees. Most of the flowers have already been formed in the plant during the fall and need only a few warm days in spring to open in bloom. The buds of trees for next year's growth mature in early summer.

Diorama showing the flora of the woods in the Spring.

Summer

In summer the trees are in full leaf, and their nuts and other fruits are ripening. Very little light reaches the ground, and except for open brooks or clearings, there are almost no plants in flower.

Diorama of the woods during the summer season.

Autumn

Flowers again appear in the woodland, mostly asters and goldenrods. These have formed their flower buds daring the summer, and do not ordinarily carry them through the winter.

Diorama showing the woods in the fall.

Seasons in the Woods

Part of Hall of New York State Environment.

Museum case with models and dioramas illustrating the evolution of a wood environment across different seasons and its flora.
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This three-part diorama shows how plant life changes seasonally in the woods.