Tree Storytime
Come and enjoy a tree themed toddler storytime with a story, songs, and tree themed activities.
Tree Identification
Trees! They are with us four seasons of the year. Many of Kentucky’s nearly 120 important species can be found in our local landscapes as natural stands, as well as street and yard trees. Each has a name; each has its own characteristics that make them the individuals they are. This discussion will be led by Doug McClaren, retired Forester from UK Forestry Extension, and will provide insight into how to identify some of Kentucky’s common native trees. This program is intended for Seniors, aged 60 and old, but they do not have to be current members of the Lexington Senior Center.
Making a Place For Rain at Michler’s
Help us reimagine how urban spaces can help the environment thrive. Sip on custom-crafted cocktails while enjoying live music and an interactive activity where participants will design and score tree placements for different development concepts. The evening will be a creative investigation of how to create a space for rain in a world where it often gets pushed aside.
Whether you are a music lover, a planning enthusiast, or just looking for a good time, this event promises a blend of education, entertainment, and good conversation – all in the lush surroundings of the Kentucky Native Café and Michler’s historic greenhouses.
Michler’s is excited to partner with Trees Lexington! for this event and to uplift the organization’s mission to grow a flourishing tree canopy for all of Lexington.
Doors will open at 7:00pm on Monday, October 14. Event begins at 7:30pm. Kentucky Native Café will be serving beverages.
Native Plant and Tree Sale
Stop by Greenhouse 12 on Wednesday October 16 from 3:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. to purchase Kentucky native plants and trees! We accept cash, check, and Venmo.
Walking & Talking About Tree Care
The tree walk will begin on the concrete pad located behind the Bell House (545 Sayre Ave) shortly after 5:30.
Local arborists Jesse Hesley and Megan Seifert of Bartlett Tree Experts (formerly Town Branch Tree Experts) will lead a tour of the diverse collection of trees located in the park. The walk will be a slow-paced stroll through the mostly level lawn surrounding the Bell House.
We will stop and identify several trees of interest along the way. The focus of the discussion will be on some common tree issues and how you can care for trees in the urban environment. Pruning, insects, diseases, and common cultural problems will be covered. We may even have a few tools of the trade on hand to better illustrate some arboricultural practices. And of course we are happy to answer any questions you may have.