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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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.

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.

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!

Come and enjoy a tree themed toddler storytime with a story, songs, and tree themed activities.

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 enjoy breathing exercises, meditation, and gentle stretching in addition to gentle yoga poses under the trees at BCTC 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 faculty, staff, and students led by Dr. Wes Morris cataloging trees on BCTC's Newtown campus.

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.

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.

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

End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.

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

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.

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

Learn more about some common tree diseases and resources for you if you have trees in trouble.

Meet some of Kentucky's oldest trees on this hike at Floracliff.

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.

Join us for our Monarch Waystation exhibit opening reception. Enjoy refreshments, craft activities and award announcements.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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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.

Nature has long been an inspiration for music. Please join us for a piano recital celebrating trees and the natural world.