Laurie Thomas

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Ellen Crocker teaches us the basics of forest health. We also have our popular tree of the week segment, as well as some information about Tree Week happening this October 9-16.

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have the third installment of Dr. Muller's InTreegued series. We get to hear from Bill Knott, a chief forester with the Kentucky Division of Forestry. We also have a special segment on Autumn Leaves, as well as an update on the unexplained bird illness that popped up around parts of Kentucky earlier this year.

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn about the monarch’s life history, how we study its migratory journey, and how you can get involved with protecting this amazing butterfly. We also have our reoccurring tree of the week segment as well as our monthly mushroom highlight.

This week's episode of From the Woods Today is a Kentucky Wood Expo Special! Learn about this biennial event where more than 100 exhibitors will display everything from commercial and portable sawmill machinery to materials handling equipment, attracting key representatives from the nation’s largest wood products manufacturers.

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the differences between small scale logging with machinery and horse logging. We have our highly anticipated tree of the week segment, as well as some information about some upcoming events at the Kentucky Wood Expo (September 17-18, 2021).

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jacob Muller shares common woodland management practices in Kentucky and how to manage your woodlands for a variety of objectives and resources. We have a presentation on the Kentucky Maple Syrup Project, as well as our tree of the week and our monthly pesky plant.

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Matt Springer gives us an update on the vulture research project here at the University of Kentucky. We have our tree of the week, as well as a segment about tree seedlings at the Kentucky Division of Forestry nurseries.

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the White Oak Initiative and the importance of the white oak tree. We also have a video from the former Kentucky State Nature Preserves branch manager about the Ecoregions of Kentucky.

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Gumbert returns to show us the redesigned web-based tool for developing KY Ag Water Quality Plans. It's time for our monthly mushroom highlight and "What's Bugging My Tree?" segments, as well as our tree of the week.

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have an exciting show about attracting hummingbirds and the hummingbird festival hosted at the Woodlands Nature Station. We share some details about the Kentucky Master Naturalist Program and some of their upcoming programs. We also discuss how to get involved in our acorn collecting program.