The early morning sun coats the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Herald file photo

Turning trees are reflected in the pond at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

The early rays of morning falls on trees along the pond at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

A maple begins to turn behind the Sugar Shack at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Trees of orange line a path at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Leaves cover the floor of a path at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Bright red leaves stand out against the trunk of a tree. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Fall colors contrast against the morning blue of the sky. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com