The Great Tree Scavenger Hunt

Springhouse Gardens 185 West Catnip Hill Road, Nicholasville, Kentucky

Come out to Springhouse Gardens for our self-guided 'Great Tree Scavenger Hunt' any day during Tree Week while we're open! Coupon worth 30% off containerized tree when hunt is complete!

Tree Identification

Lexington Senior Center 195 Life Lane Lexington, Ky 40502, Lexington, Kentucky

The program, TREE IDENTIFICATION, will provide the fundamentals needed in identifying Kentucky's diversified trees that we find in our environment.

Kids Learn About Trees!

Lexington Public Library Eastside Branch Blake James Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Join us for a brief science lesson on trees, followed by hands on learning with real tree materials. Themed arts and crafts will also be provided.

Making a Place For Rain at Michler’s

Kentucky Native Café 417 E Maxwell Street, Lexington, Kentucky

Help us reimagine how urban spaces help the environment thrive. Sip on cocktails while enjoying live music and an interactive activity where participants will score tree placements for development concepts.

Caring for the Trees in Your Woodland

This webinar will help you understand the basics of caring for your woodlands and how you can connect to programs and assistance in your woodland management journey.

Trees as Art

McConnell Springs Park 416 Rebmann Ln, Lexington, Kentucky

Join Lexington nature photographer Janet James for a visual exploration of the beautiful details of trees.

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.

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.