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Dr. Ellen Crocker Episodes

From The Woods Today - Black Vulture Project

In this week's episode we celebrate our one year anniversary with From the Woods Today! We have segments on our black vulture project, the tree of the week, and our monthly pesky plants series.

From The Woods Today - Forestry 101 Part 7

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Muller shares the final part in his Forestry 101 series. We have our much loved tree of the week segment, as well as an important segment on ice damage to your trees or woodlands and some resources to help.

From The Woods Today - Snake ID Resources

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Matt Springer shows us where you can find some resources on Kentucky snakes to help identify them. We have our tree of the week segment as well as a new pesky plants segment where Dr. Ellen Crocker highlights some stubborn invasive plants to look out for.

From The Woods Today - Wildlife Photography

In this week's episode of From the Woods Today, guest Eric Comley is back to give us some tips on how to take wildlife photos. We have our tree of the week segment and a discussion about the upcoming Habitat Management Symposium.

From The Woods Today - Fire & Ice

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss fire season in Kentucky and as well as the upcoming ice storm. We have a segment on bird related activities for winter time and as always, our tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Maple Diseases

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss maple. Dr. Ellen Crocker gives a presentation on common maple diseases. We also talk about the upcoming Kentucky Maple Day celebration.

From The Woods Today - Kentucky's Forest Health

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have several specialists here to discuss forest health in Kentucky. We also have our tree of the week segment and a new monthly segment on upcoming programs.

From The Woods Today - Religion and Wood

In this episode of From the Woods Today, UK Director of Jewish Studies, Dr. Janice Fernheimer, teaches us about the Jewish celebration of trees called Tu B'Shevat. We have our regular tree of the week segment as well as a segment on scouting for invasive plants coming up in the spring.

From The Woods Today - Winter Wildlife Treats

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have some hands on activities you can do at home to feed and attract wildlife. We also have another wildlife sounds segment and our usual tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Story of the Christmas Tree

This week's From the Woods Today episode is a holiday special. We have Doug McLaren sharing why we use Christmas trees. We have a holiday themed wildlife sounds and tree of the week, as well as a segment on mistletoe.

From The Woods Today - Hemlock

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss hemlock trees and the invasive pests that are decimating them in Kentucky. We also have a recipe video for bourbon balls and our popular tree of the week segment.

From The Woods Today - What Do Those Labels Mean?

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Eric Gracey and Bobby Ammerman explain what forest and wood certification product labeling means. We have our tree of the week segment and a segment on maple syrup production and research in Kentucky.

From The Woods Today - Autumn Olive

This week's From the Woods Today episode is Thanksgiving themed. We have another invasive plant highlight, this time on Autumn Olive. We have a delicious turkey recipe video from Martha Yount, a wildlife sounds segment, and our tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Ginseng

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about Ginseng. We have our tree of the week segment as well as a video about Kentucky Christmas tree farms.

From The Woods Today - Cook Wild Kentucky

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the Cook Wild Kentucky program and other food resources. We have another invasive plant highlight and our regular tree of the week segment.

From The Woods Today - American Chestnut

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the history of the American chestnut tree in Kentucky. We also have a segment on fall mushrooms as well as our beloved tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Forestry 101 Part 5

This week's From the Woods Today episode is a Halloween special. We have part 5 of Dr. Muller's Forestry 101 series, a creepy things from the forest segment, and a spooky themed wildlife sounds game. We also have our tree of the week segment.

From The Woods Today - Tree Week 2020

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the Tree Week programs and activities you can participate in. We also discuss selecting trees to plant and where to buy them, followed by our tree of the week segment.

From The Woods Today - Virtual WOSC

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we share our new virtual woodland owners short course program that is available now. We have our reoccurring tree of the week segment and a brief discussion about the GMO American Chestnut open comment period.

From The Woods Today - Forestry 101 Part 4

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jacob Muller presents the 4th part of his Forestry 101 series. Dr. Ellen Crocker gives us a virtual forest health tour. We also have a snake ID segment and our regular tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Hunt Leasing

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Matt Springer explains hunt leasing. We have our tree of the week segment and an invasive plant highlight on new species to watch for.

From The Woods Today - Growing Trees from Seeds

In this episode of From the Woods Today we talk about how to grow tree seedlings and where to find seeds. We have our regular tree of the week segment as well as a demonstration on how to measure trees and some information about the Tree Snap app.

From The Woods Today - Food Plots Part 2

In this episode of From the Woods Today we have part 2 of Dr. Matt Springer's Food Plot series. We also have our tree of the week segment and an invasive plant program video on wintercreeper.

From The Woods Today - Wildlife Habitat Education Program

In this episode of From the Woods Today we have guest Jarred Brooke from Purdue University to talk about the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP). We also have a segment on poison ivy and our tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Tree Threats

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Ellen Crocker shares some common tree threats and how to manage them. We have our Tree of the Week segment followed by a special viewer video submission.

From The Woods Today - Forestry 101 Part 1

In this episode of From the Woods Today Dr. Jacob Muller begins a new, monthly Forestry 101 series. We also have our Tree of the Week segment and Dr. Ellen Crocker shares some updates about the up and coming Healthy Woods App.

From The Woods Today - White Oak

In this episode we discuss the importance of White Oak in Kentucky and introduce the White Oak Initiative. Dr. Ellen Crocker also shares some Citizen Science opportunities to participate in.

From The Woods Today - Mushrooms

In this episode of From the Woods Today, co-hosts Billy Thomas and Renee' Williams, UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension speak to Dr. Ellen Crocker about mushrooms. We also have our ever popular Tree of the Week and a segment on garlic mustard.

From The Woods Today - Tree Grafting

In this edition of From the Woods Today Dr. Laura DeWald teaches you about grafting trees, a segment on frost damage, tree of the week and Birding in the Bluegrass.

From The Woods Today - Tree Planting

This episode is an Earth Day special. We discuss the history of Earth Day and show you how to plant trees. We have our Tree of the Week segment and share some information about the Adopt a Tree Program and 4-H events.

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