by Tommy Tredway | Sep 18, 2024
Join faculty, staff, and students led by Dr. Wes Morris cataloging trees on the Newtown campus. You will learn how to measure and identify a tree. We will be collecting data regarding tree species composition, health, size, diversity, and vulnerability to climate change, with the goal of providing the College with a tool for guiding future planting decisions and ongoing management of our grounds, particularly in the face of a changing climate and other threats to Lexington’s tree canopy.
Meet under the SEC Walkway to begin.
by Tommy Tredway | Sep 18, 2024
Come enjoy breathing exercises, meditation, and gentle stretching in addition to gentle yoga poses. Meet under the SEC walkway and bring your yoga mat or large towel. Yoga will be under the trees to the left of the walkway. In case of inclement weather, yoga will be held in the Classroom Building Student Lounge 115.
by Tommy Tredway | Sep 18, 2024
To encourage the planting of Kentucky native trees for their beauty and versatility, hardiness, disease restitance, high wildlife and pollinator value, and countless other benefits, Pemberton’s Greenhouses in Lexington will offer free, locally grown tree seedlings (Oak and Hickory species) in 1 gallon tree pots, as long as they last or through October 19, whichever comes first. No purchase necessary, limit 1 per household. We will also offer larger (2-3 gallon) native Kentucky trees and shrubs (in stock) on sale. Additionally, we can order native and non-native trees for purchase from our growers in several sizes. Available during business hours. Closed on Sundays.
by Tommy Tredway | Sep 18, 2024
Hedgerows—strips of mixed plants, shrubs and trees—are a wonderful under-utilized and under-appreciated habitat. They have been called linear nature preserves in the sense that they can be highly diverse (combining meadow and forest plants), they support a wide array of wildlife, and they provide ecosystem functions that sustain the health of our air, land, and water. Join us as we welcome Alicia Bosela, owner of Ironweed Native Plant Nursery, and learn the ecological benefits of a native hedgerow, and how to use them in residential areas. The presentation will last around 30 minutes. After the program Alicia will have a variety of native plants for sale.
by Tommy Tredway | Sep 18, 2024
We are looking for volunteers to help manage our Reforest the Bluegrass (RTB) sites for invasive plants. If you would like the opportunity to become a volunteer in these sites please attend this orientation/workday. We will discuss the history of RTB, invasive plant id, management techniques and we will have the opportunity for hands on work in the RTB site. Please wear closed toed shoes, long pants and bring work gloves. Eye protection, herbicide, nitrile gloves and hand tools will be provided. Please bring your KY Pesticide Applicators number if applicable. This event is limited to 20 participants.
