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!

Seedleaf Agroforestry Program (SAP) Tour #1

Headwater Farm Houston Antioch Road, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

What is agroforestry? How can we grow food with Kentucky native ecosystems? Join us for a tour of what students in the Seedleaf Agroforestry Program have created at Headwater Farm.

Diversity of trees on the UK campus

east side of Morgan building Huguelet Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Trees from various parts of the Northern Hemisphere can grow on the UK campus. We will take a look at the diversity.

Junior Naturalist – “Trekking to Trees”

McConnell Springs Rebmann Lane, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Participants K – 5th grade are invited to learn about trees! We will walk through the park, learn how to identify trees and do activities along the way.

Seedleaf Agroforestry Program (SAP) Tour #2

Headwater Farm Houston Antioch Road, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

What is agroforestry? How can we grow food with Kentucky native ecosystems? Join us for a tour of what students in the Seedleaf Agroforestry Program have created at Headwater Farm.

Treed Grounds: Canopy and Diversity at St. Michael’s Church

St. Michael's Episcopal Church 2025 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, KY, United States

A leisurely walk on the grounds of St. Michael's church focusing on its trees: to explore their habits, discuss their suitability for urban spaces, and admire their beauty.

Tree I.D. Walk

McConnell Springs Rebmann Lane, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Learn to identify trees at McConnell Springs by leaves, bark, thorns, seeds and other distinctive characteristics. This program will include a guided walk at a leisurely pace.

Forest Foes

Lower Howard's Creek Nature and Heritage Preserve Athens Boonesboro Road, Winchester, Kentucky, United States

Guests will learn about non-native invasive species and their threats to forests; they will also learn about methods used to control those species. This hike is moderately strenuous.

Meadowthorpe Tree Walk

Meadowthorpe Neighborhood (meet at Meadowthorpe Community Center) Larch Lane, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Join arborist Jess Slade for a guided walk through the Meadowthorpe neighborhood to learn about some of the unique and veteran trees that line our streets.

Tour of Lexington Cemetery collection of conifers

Lexington Cemetery West Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Tour the conifer collection of the Lexington Cemetery with Rob Paratley. The Cemetery has a diverse collection of conifers, including some not commonly seen in our human landscapes.

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.

A Tree Walk with Dr. Norm Strobel

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

Learn more about the trees on Newtown Campus from Biology Professor, Dr. Norm Strobel. Meet under the SEC Walkway to begin. 

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.

Ethnobotany of Kentucky’s Woodlands

Veterans Park Southpoint Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Take a walk and learn about the folklore, edible and medicinal, and other ethnobotanical history of Kentucky's trees.

Spooky Pre-Halloween Big Day Beginners’ Bird Watch

Lexington Cemetery West Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

The cemetery at Halloween for Tree Week makes for great birding. Join CKAS to see what migrants we can find. All skill levels welcome; loaner binoculars available.

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!