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Dr. Matt Springer Episodes

From The Woods Today - The Stories Trees Tell

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about tree growth rings and the stories they tell. We also have our beloved tree of the week segment, a new monthly mushroom highlight, and a snake ID video

From The Woods Today - Maples of Kentucky

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Laurie Thomas gives a presentation on the characteristics and differences of the maples in Kentucky. We have a segment on timber prices and we also share some upcoming forestry and natural resources events.

From The Woods Today - Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative

In this episode of From the Woods Today, guest Cliff Drouet teaches us about the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI) program. We also have segments on the Kentucky Master Logger Program and the Kentucky Logger of the Year. As well as another wildlife sounds video.

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 - Economic Contribution of Forests

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the economic contribution of Kentucky's forests. We have segments on tent caterpillars, how to coexist with bears, and our tree of the week.

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 - Winter Tree ID

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Laurie Thomas teaches us how to identify trees in the winter time and shows us some resources to help. We also have another wildlife sounds from the forest segment.

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 - 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 - Forestry 101 Part 6

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have the 6th part of Dr. Muller's Forestry 101 series. We have a segment on ways to recycle your old Christmas tree to benefit wildlife as well as our tree of the week segment.

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Intro to the Forest Industry

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Chad Niman and Bobby Ammerman give us an overview of the forest industry in Kentucky. We also have a new wildlife sounds from the forest segment as well as our tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Food Plots Part 3

In this episode of From the Woods Today Dr. Springer presents the final part of his food plot series. We have our tree of the week segment as well as some information about our acorn collection program and how you can get involved.

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 - Forestry 101 Part 3

In this episode of From the Woods Today we have part three of Dr. Muller's Forestry 101 series. We also have our regular tree of the week and snake ID segments.

From The Woods Today - Food Plots Part 1

In this episode of From the Woods Today we premiere the first part of Dr. Springer's new Food Plot series. We also have a cooking video by Martha Yount and our reoccurring tree of the week segment.

From The Woods Today - Forestry 101 Part 2

In this episode of From the Woods Today we have the second installment of Dr. Muller's Forestry 101 series. We have a special tree of the week and another snake ID segment.

From The Woods Today - Heating With Wood

In this episode of From the Woods Today Eric Gracey shares some firewood tips. We also have our Tree of the Week segment and another Snake ID segment.

From The Woods Today - Wildflowers

In this episode of From the Woods Today, co-hosts Billy Thomas and Renee Williams, UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension speak with Garrard County 4H Youth Development Agent about wildflowers. We also have segments on Tree of the Week: northern red oak and snake ID.

From The Woods Today - Dealing With Wildlife

In this segment of From the Woods Today, co-hosts Billy Thomas and Renee' Williams, UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension speak with Dr. Matt Springer about wildlife damage in gardens. We also have segments on Tree of the Week: Buckeye and snake ID.

From The Woods Today - Tree Pruning

In this episode of From the Woods Today Eric Gracey demonstrates how to properly prune trees. We also have our Tree of the Week segment and introduce our new Snake ID segment.

Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture

In this 44th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka, along with Dr. Matt Springer, interview Amanda Duren for an overview of the Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture.

Management Plans

In this 34th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Dr. Matthew Springer and Laurie Thomas for an overview of woodland and wildlife management plans.

Snakes

In this 31st episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Dr. Steven Price and Dr. Matthew Springer for an overview of snakes.

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