Come along for a walk through Veterans Park to learn about the folklore, edible and medicinal, and other ethnobotanical history of Kentucky’s trees. We’ll learn how to ID some common species along with their historical regional uses and natural history in our area. Please pre-register by emailing Anna Wiker at anna.wiker@uky.edu.
This event will be a presentation of colorful visual highlights of an adventure by Janet James, a Lexington nature photographer. She recently finished a multi-year project of photographing Kentucky’s 120 native tree species including their winter and summer forms, bark, buds, flowers, seed structures and leaves. The images she will share are designed to promote tree knowledge, show how the beauty of trees is worthy of a photographer’s attention, and encourage participants to really “see” trees. Included will be a demonstration of a publicly accessible online resource of Kentucky native tree information and photos as well as a suggested strategy to learn to identify them.
The presentation is suitable for adult nature enthusiasts and those seeking ideas for photographing nature.
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. Presented by: Billy Thomas, Extension Forester at the UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Extension.
Identifying Kentucky Trees on UKY’s weekly internet show, 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. Presented by: Laurie Thomas, Extension Outreach Educator for Forestry and Natural Resources at UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension.
Forestry Works, Kentucky – Careers in the Forests: ForestryWorks® is a collaborative effort between the Forest Workforce Training Institute and various partners within the forest industry to develop a pipeline of qualified workers for the nation’s forestry and forest products manufacturing industries. We educate students, parents, and teachers about career opportunities in the forest industry while providing pathways for students and job seekers to start their future career in the industry. Presented by Chad Niman, Forest Products Research Specialist at the University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension.