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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 - What is a Bird?

Episode 139 - From the Woods Today - What is a Bird?


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. DJ McNeil discusses the origins of birds and bird diversity. We also have our Tree of the Week segment, as well as another edition of What's That Fungus?.




From the Woods Today - Impact of Climate on Bourbon

Episode 138 - From the Woods Today - Impact of Climate on Bourbon


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we are joined by Anthony Morris of Canton Cooperage to explain how rainfall, snow, time, and micro-climate all play a role in seasoning the wood before it is turned into barrels. We also have a What's That Fungus segment.




From the Woods Today - Mushroom Cultivation

Episode 133 - From the Woods Today - Mushroom Cultivation


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we kick the new year off with a segment about how to grow and cultivate your own mushrooms. We also share some fun activities to participate in on National Bird Day, as well as discuss what to do with your old Christmas tree.




From the Woods Today - What is a Mushroom?

Episode 123 - From the Woods Today - What is a Mushroom?


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn what a mushroom is for National Mushroom Day. We also have a presentation on what to do when a disaster strikes and a brief overview of the book, Water in Kentucky.




From the Woods Today - Plant Selection for the Host

Episode 117 - From the Woods Today - Plant Selection for the Host


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about how insects and amphibians rely on native plants and learn some tips to gear landscape design mindsets toward the host first and plant second. We also have a segment on prepping your yard for fall pollinators, as well as discuss how to implement fire on landscapes to improve the health of our forested systems.




From the Woods Today - Coyotes

Episode 108 - From the Woods Today - Coyotes


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. John Cox shares the fascinating story of the coyote and how we can learn to manage and live with this new member of our ecological community. We also have our monthly What's that Fungus segment.




From the Woods Today - Common Kentucky Mushrooms

Episode 104 - From the Woods Today - Common Kentucky Mushrooms


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Megan Buland shares some common mushrooms you might find in your woodlands and how to identify them. We also have current KWOA President, Doug McLaren, with us to discuss what the organization does and how you can get involved!




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 - Forested Stream Buffers

Episode 88 - From The Woods Today - Forested Stream Buffers


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss how to create and manage stream buffers and all of the benefits these features can offer. We also have a segment on how to grow mushrooms from home, as well as a segment on forest carbon markets.