September Calls

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Across
  1. 2. A descriptive word for the crisp, cool air that starts replacing summer warmth.
  2. 3. The part of a tree that changes color from green to red, orange, or yellow before falling off.
  3. 5. The small, capped nut of an oak tree that drops to the ground in large numbers during fall.
  4. 7. A large, orange squash that people carve or turn into pie during the fall.
  5. 8. The place where kids head back to in September after summer vacation ends.
  6. 10. The official astronomical event marking the first day of fall, usually around September 22nd or 23rd.
Down
  1. 1. The seasonal movement of birds and other animals traveling south for the winter.
  2. 4. The collective term for plant leaves, especially when they turn vibrant colors like red, orange, and yellow.
  3. 5. The season that officially begins in September when the leaves start to change.
  4. 6. A popular, crunchy fall fruit that reaches its peak picking season in September.
  5. 9. The act of gathering mature crops from the fields, traditionally done during this season.