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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Join us for a night of poetry outdoors in celebration of trees and our native forests!
The program, TREE IDENTIFICATION, will provide the fundamentals needed in identifying Kentucky's diversified trees that we find in our environment.
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.
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.
Join Lexington nature photographer Janet James for a visual exploration of the beautiful details of trees.
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.
We will have card decks and facilitators present at West Sixth. Come have a climate conversation using our card deck, and bring a friend!
Learn the ecological benefits of native hedgerows in residential areas, and purchase plants to implement one in your own yard.
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!
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.
Come and enjoy a tree themed toddler storytime with a story, songs, and tree themed activities.
Come enjoy breathing exercises, meditation, and gentle stretching in addition to gentle yoga poses under the trees at BCTC Newtown Campus.
Join faculty, staff, and students led by Dr. Wes Morris cataloging trees on BCTC's Newtown campus.
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.
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.
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.
Learn more about the trees on Newtown Campus from Biology Professor, Dr. Norm Strobel. Meet under the SEC Walkway to begin.
Learn about the ForestryWorks program as well as a variety of careers in the forest industry.
