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Official Tree Week Activity
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The Great Tree Scavenger Hunt
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!
Kentucky Native Tree Seedling Giveaway
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.
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Tree Week Kick-Off
Tree Week Kick-Off
Celebrate the seventh annual kick-off event with a variety of activities including a tree planting, food truck, fun for kids, live music and the opportunity to engage with environmental organizations
8 events,
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Nuts About Trees
Nuts About Trees
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!
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Lex Grow Trees Grant Install (Planting 50 small trees)
Lex Grow Trees Grant Install (Planting 50 small trees)
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!
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Diversity of trees on the UK campus
Diversity of trees on the UK campus
Trees from various parts of the Northern Hemisphere can grow on the UK campus. We will take a look at the diversity.
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Junior Naturalist – “Trekking to Trees”
Junior Naturalist – “Trekking to Trees”
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.
10 events,
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Yoga Under the Trees at Ashland
Yoga Under the Trees at Ashland
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.
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Treed Grounds: Canopy and Diversity at St. Michael’s Church
Treed Grounds: Canopy and Diversity at St. Michael’s Church
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.
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Forest Foes
Forest Foes
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.
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Tree I.D. Walk
Tree I.D. Walk
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.
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Meadowthorpe Tree Walk
Meadowthorpe Tree Walk
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.
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Poetry Under the Trees
Poetry Under the Trees
Join us for a night of poetry outdoors in celebration of trees and our native forests!
5 events,
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Tree Identification
Tree Identification
The program, TREE IDENTIFICATION, will provide the fundamentals needed in identifying Kentucky's diversified trees that we find in our environment.
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Making a Place For Rain at Michler’s
Making a Place For Rain at Michler’s
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.
8 events,
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Caring for the Trees in Your Woodland
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.
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Trees as Art
Trees as Art
Join Lexington nature photographer Janet James for a visual exploration of the beautiful details of trees.
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Botanical Dye with Wood – Black Walnut and Osage Orange
Botanical Dye with Wood – Black Walnut and Osage Orange
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.
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Climate Conversations
Climate Conversations
We will have card decks and facilitators present at West Sixth. Come have a climate conversation using our card deck, and bring a friend!
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Benefits of a Native Hedgerow & Plant Sale
Benefits of a Native Hedgerow & Plant Sale
Learn the ecological benefits of native hedgerows in residential areas, and purchase plants to implement one in your own yard.
11 events,
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Fruit Tree Planting with Seedleaf at Castlewood Orchard
Fruit Tree Planting with Seedleaf at Castlewood Orchard
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!
Identifying Kentucky’s Trees: From the Woods Today
Identifying Kentucky’s Trees: From the Woods Today
Kentucky is rich in tree species diversity! Learning basic leaf and tree characteristics and a simple tool to help you identify Kentucky’s woodland wonders.
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Tree Storytime
Tree Storytime
Come and enjoy a tree themed toddler storytime with a story, songs, and tree themed activities.
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Yoga Under the Trees
Yoga Under the Trees
Come enjoy breathing exercises, meditation, and gentle stretching in addition to gentle yoga poses under the trees at BCTC Newtown Campus.
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Be a BCTC Tree Inventory Investigator
Be a BCTC Tree Inventory Investigator
Join faculty, staff, and students led by Dr. Wes Morris cataloging trees on BCTC's Newtown campus.
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Tour of Lexington Cemetery collection of conifers
Tour of Lexington Cemetery collection of conifers
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.
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Native Plant and Tree Sale
Native Plant and Tree Sale
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.
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Walking & Talking About Tree Care
Walking & Talking About Tree Care
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.
9 events,
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A Tree Walk with Dr. Norm Strobel
A Tree Walk with Dr. Norm Strobel
Learn more about the trees on Newtown Campus from Biology Professor, Dr. Norm Strobel. Meet under the SEC Walkway to begin.
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Forestry Works, Kentucky – Careers in the Forests
Forestry Works, Kentucky – Careers in the Forests
Learn about the ForestryWorks program as well as a variety of careers in the forest industry.
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BCTC Tree-ative Poetry Reading
BCTC Tree-ative Poetry Reading
Let’s gather in the BCTC Library (Classroom Building) to share stories and poems from our different global cultures. We will have readings from the Tree-ative Exhibition entries.
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Walk With a Doc
Walk With a Doc
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
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Tree Week Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River
Tree Week Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River
End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.
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Fire Up Your Soul
Fire Up Your Soul
This Program includes a mindfulness walk during the full moon focused on the health of being outdoors. After this we will cook marshmallows over a fire and drink warm drinks
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Tree ID Walk at Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve with OKNP
Tree ID Walk at Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve with OKNP
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.
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Ethnobotany of Kentucky’s Woodlands
Ethnobotany of Kentucky’s Woodlands
Take a walk and learn about the folklore, edible and medicinal, and other ethnobotanical history of Kentucky's trees.
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Forest Tree Diseases
Forest Tree Diseases
Learn more about some common tree diseases and resources for you if you have trees in trouble.
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Floracliff’s Sentinels: A tour of the sanctuary’s old oak trees
Floracliff’s Sentinels: A tour of the sanctuary’s old oak trees
Meet some of Kentucky's oldest trees on this hike at Floracliff.
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UKY Campus Fungi Walk
UKY Campus Fungi Walk
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.
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Art by Nature opening reception
Art by Nature opening reception
Join us for our Monarch Waystation exhibit opening reception. Enjoy refreshments, craft activities and award announcements.
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Stewardship Saturday
Join us as we battle erosion, clear invasive species and protect one of Central Kentucky's most popular outdoor spaces.
Tree-mendous Trees @ KET Super Saturday
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.
Arbor Day
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.
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TreeVangelist Training
TreeVangelist Training
We will teach you to choose, plant and care for trees. We will end with a hands-on tree planting. Each participant will get a tree to take home to plant.
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Arbor Day Fall Plant Exchange
Arbor Day Fall Plant Exchange
Join us for the Plant Exchange! October 19 starting at 9:00 am. Afterwards, join us for our Arbor Day Celebrations in the Kentucky Children's Garden.
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Reforest The Bluegrass Steward Orientation
Reforest The Bluegrass Steward Orientation
Would you like to assist with the management of invasive plants within the Reforest the Bluegrass Sites? Please attend this orientation/workday to become an one of our designated site stewards.
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Spooky Pre-Halloween Big Day Beginners’ Bird Watch
Spooky Pre-Halloween Big Day Beginners’ Bird Watch
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.
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Bountiful Trees & Better Stream Buffers: Creekside Exploring at Gardenside
Bountiful Trees & Better Stream Buffers: Creekside Exploring at Gardenside
Join community tree and stream enthusiasts for an interactive presentation about the benefits of trees and plants along our waterways. Explore resources and enjoy an all age tree scavenger hunt!
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Community Clean Up Day at Ashland
Community Clean Up Day at Ashland
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!
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Riparian Trees at West Hickman Creek
Riparian Trees at West Hickman Creek
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.
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Piano Music Inspired by Trees and Nature
Piano Music Inspired by Trees and Nature
Nature has long been an inspiration for music. Please join us for a piano recital celebrating trees and the natural world.
