A colorful fall

Vibrant seasonal colors accentuate IU Bloomington’s woodland campus

By Indiana University

October 31^st, 2022

At Indiana University Bloomington, the emphasis on natural beauty dates back to 1884 when the Board of Trustees selected a site on the eastern edge of the town to construct a new campus. In a report to the governor at the time, the trustees described the new location as "a site unsurpassed in the state for its natural beauty and fitness for the purpose." In the 138 years since that purchase, the original 20-acre parcel has grown to more than 1,930 acres. However, the heart of the original parcel, Dunn's Woods, has remained a constant example of lush, southern Indiana woodland even as the campus has expanded beyond the Old Crescent.

Thousands of trees combined with distinguished limestone architecture create a campus environment that exudes regal grandeur. This is especially evident in fall when the vibrant yellow, orange and red colors signify the changing season for the IU Bloomington community.