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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.




From The Woods Today - Woodland Bug Friends

Episode 67 - From The Woods Today - Woodland Bug Friends


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Larson, UK Entomology, shares some friendly bugs you might want to keep around your woodlands as they provide many benefits. We have our tree of the week segment, as well as our Pesky Plant of the month - which is the host for a new invasive bug that has just been found in Kentucky.




From The Woods Today - White Oak Genetics Program

Episode 60 - From The Woods Today - White Oak Genetics Program


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the White Oak Genetics and Tree Improvement program and the tremendous progress made so far, as well as how viewers can be involved. We also have a segment on bugs that suck and our beloved tree of the week.




From The Woods Today - Economic Contribution of Forests

Episode 50 - 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 - UK Wood Utilization Center

Episode 48 - From The Woods Today - UK Wood Utilization Center


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we spotlight UK's Wood Utilization Center in Jackson, KY and the programs they offer. We have a segment on the upcoming periodical cicadas that will be emerging this summer and of course, our tree of the week.




From The Woods Today - Forestry 101 Part 5

Episode 30 - 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 - Ticks

Episode 8 - From The Woods Today - Ticks


In this episode of From the Woods Today, co-hosts Billy Thomas and Renee' Williams, UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension speak with special guest Jonathan Larson about ticks. We also have our beloved Tree of the Week segment.




Creepy Things from the Forest

Episode 48 - Creepy Things from the Forest


In this 48th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Dr. Jonathan Larson, Dr. Ellen Crocker, and Megan Buland for an overview of creepy things from the forest.