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From the Woods Today - New Invasives Alert

Episode 105 - From the Woods Today - New Invasives Alert


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Ellen Crocker shares some invasive species to be on the lookout for. Kai Davis returns to do a birds edition of our Wildlife Sounds series. We also have a segment on woodland safety equipment, tools, and felling resources.




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 - Martial Eagles

Episode 103 - From the Woods Today - Martial Eagles


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about an ongoing research study about martial eagle ecology in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. We also have a visiting scholar from Missouri with us to discuss black walnut syrup.




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 - Tree Selection and Planting

Episode 101 - From The Woods Today - Tree Selection and Planting


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we're talking trees! Dr. Ellen Crocker teaches us how to select the perfect tree for your landscape and then how to successfully plant it. We also have our popular Tree of the Week segment.




From The Woods Today - 100th Episode Special

Episode 100 - From The Woods Today - 100th Episode Special


It's our 100th episode! Celebrate with us as we discuss earth day, scouting for invasive plants, reforestation and birds, and tree identification. We also announce some of our giveaway winners at the end of the show.




From The Woods Today - Prescribed Fire

Episode 99 - From The Woods Today - Prescribed Fire


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss prescribed fire and why it's used. We also take you through what a forest management plan looks like and why landowners should have one. Lastly, we celebrate Woods & Wildlife for Your Wallet, a forestry event that has grown into one of the largest forestry and wildlife educational events in Kentucky.




From The Woods Today - Kentucky Wildflowers

Episode 98 - From The Woods Today - Kentucky Wildflowers


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Eric Comley is back to show us some beautiful native wildflowers that arise in the spring. We also have our tree of the week, as well as some information about an upcoming predator workshop and a vulture research update. Don't miss our special announcement at the end of the show!




From The Woods Today - Reforest the Bluegrass

Episode 97 - From The Woods Today - Reforest the Bluegrass


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the important work done by a community reforestation program called Reforest the Bluegrass. We also discuss the eastern hemlock tree and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, a pest that threatens the health and survival of the trees. Laurie Thomas also shares information about some upcoming youth programs.




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.