Botanical Dye with Wood – Black Walnut and Osage Orange

UK Arboretum Alumni Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Participants will use Black Walnut husks and Osage to dye silk. A collaboration between School of Art and Visual Studies and Chemistry, uncovering the beauty and science behind natural dyes.

Climate Conversations

West Sixth Brewery 501 W 6th St #100, Lexington, Kentucky

We will have card decks and facilitators present at West Sixth. Come have a climate conversation using our card deck, and bring a friend!

Benefits of a Native Hedgerow & Plant Sale

Wild Birds Unlimited North Locust Hill Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Learn the ecological benefits of native hedgerows in residential areas, and purchase plants to implement one in your own yard.

Tree Storytime

Lexington Public Library, Central Library East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Come and enjoy a tree themed toddler storytime with a story, songs, and tree themed activities.

Be a BCTC Tree Inventory Investigator

BCTC Newtown Campus Newtown Pike, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Join faculty, staff, and students led by Dr. Wes Morris cataloging trees on BCTC's Newtown campus.

Walking & Talking About Tree Care

Bell Court Park Sayre Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

An arborist led tree walk through the grounds of the Bell House. We will identify several cool trees and talk about how to better care for the trees.

Walk With a Doc

UK Arboretum Alumni Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Campus and community members will gather at the Arboretum Visitor Center at 5:00pm.

UK Students, remember that you can earn 10$ through the UK Invests Program with this event

Tree ID Walk at Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve with OKNP

Tom Dorman State Nature Preserves (also known as the Kentucky River Palisades SNP) US Highway 27, Lancaster, Kentucky, United States

Join Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves biologists Jason Nally and Ted Brancheau on Friday Oct. 18th from 9:30am-12:00pm for a Tree ID Walk at Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve.

Forest Tree Diseases

Learn more about some common tree diseases and resources for you if you have trees in trouble.

UKY Campus Fungi Walk

UK Campus - Main Building Administration Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Join the UK Mycology Club and Dr. Lou Hirsch from Plant Pathology as we walk around campus exploring the various fungi that are active this time of year.

Arbor Day

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky Alumni Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Visit with exhibitors from UK and the community, make crafts, and help us plant a tree to celebrate Arbor Day! Free admission to the Kentucky Children's Garden from 10:30AM-5:00PM.

Tree-mendous Trees @ KET Super Saturday

Kentucky Educational Television Cooper Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Visit Bluegrass Greensource at KET's Super Saturday for some "tree-mendous" fun! Make a tree leaf-rubbing booklet, decorate a tree "cookie" necklace, investigate tree seeds, and explore more tree-related activities.

Community Clean Up Day at Ashland

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY, United States

A perfect way to connect with nature and contribute to the effort to enhance our gorgeous grounds. Whether a seasoned gardener or looking to get involved, there’s something for everyone!

Riparian Trees at West Hickman Creek

Veterans Park 650 Southpoint Dr, Lexington, Kentucky

Join us to learn about riparian zones and the trees and plants in them. We will use a tree key and the iNaturalist app to help us. Family friendly event.

Tree ID

Hisle Farm Park Briar Hill Road, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

A moderate 1.5 Mile walk around Hisle Farm park. During this hike we will focus on Identifying the natural elements around, focusing on trees!