NASHUA – The Nashua Garden Club invites residents to explore the not-so-secret science behind fall foliage.

The program, “The Language of Leaves: The Not-So-Secret Science Behind Fall Foliage,” will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1. at the First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester St. It will be presented by Williamina Coroka, creator of The Magpie’s Apprentice, an eco-centered content learning platform.

Few can argue that there’s anywhere more beautiful than New England in autumn. With air as crisp as a freshly picked apple and scents of wood smoke accompanying a crimson, orange and gold horizon. But why is it that the maples, oaks and aspens put on this stunning show? What is the purpose behind the carnival of leaves destined to drop? Attendees will discover the not-so-secret science behind fall foliage. Coroka will tap into basic botany and actually try to replicate the colorful language of leaves.

Coroka graduated with a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies in 2015 after several years of seasonal jobs that took her from the coast of Chile to the mountains of Andalucia and myriad locations in between. Her deep commitment for preserving wild spaces and knack for evoking excitement in people’s perception of the natural world led her to create The Magpie’s Apprentice, a learning platform offering eco-centered lectures, presentations and workshops.