Aspen groves aren’t just a collection of trees - each trunk is a stem of one connected organism, linked underground by shared roots. When you see a stand of aspens, you’re looking at one living community. If the aspens seem to be turning color a little early this year, environmental stress may be the reason. When water is limited, trees shut down photosynthesis sooner, and their leaves lose green pigments ahead of schedule. Please help keep these ancient networks healthy: park only in designated