Go See Trees: Lexington’s Downtown Tree Tour

Downtown Lexington (Main & Vine Streets) 400 West Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky

Go See Trees 2024 highlights a new installation from Lexington's Tree Board; The Downtown Tree Tour! Take a tour throughout downtown Lexington and discover the Lexington Tree Board's favorite trees.

Trees Lexington’s Fall Tree Giveaway

Greyline Station West Loudon Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

We'll be back at Greyline Station with hundreds of trees for our Fall Tree Giveaway on October 5th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Trees of the Preserve

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States

Participants will learn how native flora and fauna depend on each other while learning basic ID tips for common trees of Central Kentucky.

Fall Trees of Shaker Village

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States

Come join us on an autumnal hike through Shaker Village as we learn about native trees, enjoy the fall foliage and find out why nature puts on this spectacular display.

BCTC Tree-ative Exhibition

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

Join us at BCTC Newtown Campus for an exhibition of creative work inspired by the theme of trees.

Native Seed Collection and Propagation

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

Learn how to grow native plants from seed! This hands-on workshop will explore seed collection, cleaning, and other preparation for propagating native plants at home.

Kentucky Native Tree Seedling Giveaway

Pemberton's Greenhouses 555 Keller Ct, Lexington, Kentucky

Pemberton's will offer free tree seedlings (Oaks and Hickorys) in 1 gallon pots, as long as they last or through October 19, whichever comes first. No purchase necessary.

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!

Lex Grow Trees Grant Install (Planting 50 small trees)

Clays Mill Elementary School (Check in behind the school) Clays Mill Road, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Help us dig, plant, mulch, and water 50 small trees on this 14-acre Fayette County Public School Property. Please bring your own shovels, gloves, and rakes, our supplies are limited!

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.

Nuts About Trees

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

Join us for a fun morning at Hisle Farm Park to explore ways to engage with black walnut and shagbark hickory nuts. We will be painting, cracking, and tasting!

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.

Yoga Under the Trees at Ashland

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

All-levels Yoga practice under the ancient trees. Trees are not only beautiful and a good example they release chemicals that make us FEEL GOOD! Everyone is welcome. Really.

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.