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.
Forest Tree Diseases: Just like people, trees sometimes get diseases that can shorten or even end their lives. While some tree diseases have few practical solutions, others can be addressed if caught early enough. Join Dr. Ellen Crocker to learn more about some common tree diseases and resources for you if you have a tree is in trouble. Present: Dr. Ellen Crocker, Assistant Professor for Forest Health at the University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources Extension.
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You can bring all kinds of garden items, including gardening tools, divisions of plants, bulbs, houseplants, and more! Bring items and plants to the overflow lot at 8:30 AM. The exchange starts at 9:00 AM. If you don‘t have a plant to trade, no worries! No pre-registration or materials required. If you have questions, contact us at (859) 257-6955 or email us at arboretum@uky.edu.
Guests will learn about threats (and measures to control those threats) to our forest and stream corridor.