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Things are getting a little creepy in the woods! Join us 10/28 for a special Halloween episode of From the Woods Today a...
10/27/2026

Things are getting a little creepy in the woods! Join us 10/28 for a special Halloween episode of From the Woods Today as Dr. Jonathan Larson, UK Department of Entomology, introduces us to the deathwatch beetle, and Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, brings us a Monster Mash of Mushrooms.

From creepy crawlers to fascinating fungi, we’re celebrating some of the strange, spooky, and wonderfully weird things found in our forests at 11 a.m. Link in comments.

Get into the Halloween spirit with last week's episode of From the Woods Today! Join Dr. John Cox as he explores the wor...
10/26/2026

Get into the Halloween spirit with last week's episode of From the Woods Today! Join Dr. John Cox as he explores the world of bats and their importance to our forests. Then, Frannie Preston digs into the myths, legends and folklore surrounding trees, sharing stories from around the world and right here in Kentucky! Link in comments.

10/26/2026

From the Woods Today Halloween Special!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and explore the latest issues surrounding invasive plants. The conference...
10/19/2026

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and explore the latest issues surrounding invasive plants. The conference will feature a full morning of presentations by leading experts, a lunchtime research poster session, and afternoon field tours designed to provide practical, real-world insights.

Cost is $65, which includes membership in the Kentucky Invasive Plant Council. For conference information and registration details, visit the Events tab at UKForestry.org.

Experiencing difficulties with your Bradford pear tree? Are broken limbs and splitting trunks a concern? Consider replac...
10/18/2026

Experiencing difficulties with your Bradford pear tree? Are broken limbs and splitting trunks a concern? Consider replacing your tree at one of our upcoming events. The final Pear Bounties are scheduled to take place soon. See link in the comments.

Don't forget to register for our webinars for Tree Week!Trees do more than provide shade. They support wildlife, pro...
10/13/2026

Don't forget to register for our webinars for Tree Week!

Trees do more than provide shade. They support wildlife, protect water quality, and shape the landscapes we love. Celebrate Tree Week 2026 by joining our free forestry webinar series October 12-16. Whether you're a woodland owner, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about Kentucky's natural resources, there's something for everyone. Go to UK Forestry dot org to register or scan the QR code.

Join other watershed and conservation professionals for this virtual, peer-learning opportunity! Exchange ideas and advi...
10/08/2026

Join other watershed and conservation professionals for this virtual, peer-learning opportunity! Exchange ideas and advice for solving real-life challenges of watershed projects and tips for community-based water quality improvements. Registration is free but required.

Did you know that some animals can glow? And you might not have to travel far to find them! Join Frannie Preston, UK For...
10/06/2026

Did you know that some animals can glow? And you might not have to travel far to find them! Join Frannie Preston, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as she explores the fascinating world of biofluorescence and bioluminescence. Learn which animals glow, why they glow, and discover the key differences between these two amazing natural phenomena. You may be surprised to find that some glowing creatures are living right in your own backyard! Join us on From the Woods Today Wednesday at 11 a.m.

What's involved in a successful timber sale, and what makes Kentucky's forests so colorful in fall? On last week's episo...
10/06/2026

What's involved in a successful timber sale, and what makes Kentucky's forests so colorful in fall? On last week's episode of From the Woods Today, Bill Knott with the Kentucky Division of Forestry and Laurie Thomas with UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension join us to explore timber harvest planning and the science of autumn leaves.

Join us for a day of learning about invasive plants and networking with other professionals! This conference will featur...
10/05/2026

Join us for a day of learning about invasive plants and networking with other professionals! This conference will feature a morning of talks by a range of speakers. Over lunch we will highlight new research in a poster session. In the afternoon, participants will be able to choose from several field opportunities.

Cost is $65 and includes membership in the Kentucky Invasive Plant Council. See our website for more information. The conference information is located on the events tab at UKForestry dot org or see link in comments.

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