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From the Woods Today - Big Beetles of Kentucky

Episode 164 - From the Woods Today - Big Beetles of Kentucky


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jonathan Larson gives an overview of different types of beetles found in Kentucky. We also have our tree of the week segment, as well as a celebration for National Honey Bee Day.




From the Woods Today - Types of Pollinators

Episode 157 - From the Woods Today - Types of Pollinators


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate pollinator week by discussing the various types of pollinators and how they benefit our world. We also have our Tree of the Week, as well as a segment about ticks and how to prevent them.




From the Woods Today - Giant Silk Moths

Episode 152 - From the Woods Today - Giant Silk Moths


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jonathan Larson joins us to talk about some of the largest insect species in North America, giant silk moths, and highlights the life cycles and biology of these jewels of the night. We also have a video on tree treatments, as well as our monthly What's That Fungus? segment.




From the Woods Today - Leeches and Other Lore

Episode 126 - From the Woods Today - Leeches and Other Lore


This episode of From the Woods Today is a Halloween Special. Join us as we tell the tales about creepy things in the forest including leeches, burying beetles, vampire bats, zombie fungus, and more!




From the Woods Today - How Insects Find Food

Episode 118 - From the Woods Today - How Insects Find Food


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Jonathan Larson joins us to talk about what insects can smell with their antennae and how they use that to find the things they want to eat. We also have a discussion about what Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is, how it spreads, and where it's found, as well as our Tree of the Week segment.




From the Woods Today - Fireflies

Episode 111 - From the Woods Today - Fireflies


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jonathan Larson returns to discuss the magic of fireflies. We also have a guest from the Kentucky Division of Forestry share what a service forester does. Our last segment of the show is about steam weeders and how to use one.




From the Woods Today - Spotted Lanternfly and Spongy Moths

Episode 107 - From the Woods Today - Spotted Lanternfly and Spongy Moths


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jonathan Larson discusses two invasive species that pose distinct hazards to Kentucky woodlands and shares information about a citizen science effort to report sightings of them or their hosts to help monitor for these hungry critters. We also have our monthly Pesky Plant segment, as well as our Tree of the Week.




From The Woods Today - Mussels

Episode 102 - From The Woods Today - Mussels


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we are joined by Dr. Wendell Haag to talk about mussels. We also have a popular returning guest, Dr. Jonathan Larson, with us to talk about tick prevention and safe removal.




From The Woods Today - Spring Bug Emergence

Episode 96 - From The Woods Today - Spring Bug Emergence


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Larson is back to talk about how different beneficial and pest insects are able to overwinter and survive the cold temperatures and snow that gets thrown at them. We also have our Tree of the Week Segment, as well as another edition of What's That Fungus? We also discuss the new White Oak Conservation Plan.




From The Woods Today - Creepy Things In The Forest

Episode 80 - From The Woods Today - Creepy Things In The Forest


This episode of From the Woods Today is a Halloween special. This show features some things from the forest that we commonly view as spooky, such as bats, spiders, and other creepy crawlers. We also have our tree of the week segment as well as an update on our upcoming programs.