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.

Poetry Under the Trees

McConnell Springs Rebmann Lane, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Join us for a night of poetry outdoors in celebration of trees and our native forests!

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.

Fruit Tree Planting with Seedleaf at Castlewood Orchard

Castlewood Park Orchard Castlewood Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

The orchard provides fruit that is free to harvest and enjoy throughout the year. No tree-planting experience is needed. We hope to see you there!

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.

Yoga Under the Trees

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

Come enjoy breathing exercises, meditation, and gentle stretching in addition to gentle yoga poses under the trees at BCTC Newtown Campus.

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.

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.

Native Plant and Tree Sale

Greenhouse 12 150 Hospital Dr, Lexington, Kentucky

Join Horticulture Club at Greenhouse 12 to purchase native plants and trees from our nursery! We will be selling a variety of perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees.

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.