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Laurie Thomas Episodes

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 - Hemlock

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss hemlock trees and the invasive pests that are decimating them in Kentucky. We also have a recipe video for bourbon balls and our popular tree of the week segment.

From The Woods Today - What Do Those Labels Mean?

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Eric Gracey and Bobby Ammerman explain what forest and wood certification product labeling means. We have our tree of the week segment and a segment on maple syrup production and research in Kentucky.

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 - Ginseng

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about Ginseng. We have our tree of the week segment as well as a video about Kentucky Christmas tree farms.

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 - American Chestnut

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the history of the American chestnut tree in Kentucky. We also have a segment on fall mushrooms as well as our beloved tree of the week.

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 - Maple Syrup

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about maple syrup in Kentucky. We have our tree of the week segment and a fun cooking with wood video. Chad Niman also goes over Forest Products Week.

From The Woods Today - Tree Week 2020

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the Tree Week programs and activities you can participate in. We also discuss selecting trees to plant and where to buy them, followed by our tree of the week segment.

From The Woods Today - Virtual WOSC

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we share our new virtual woodland owners short course program that is available now. We have our reoccurring tree of the week segment and a brief discussion about the GMO American Chestnut open comment period.

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 - Fall Wildflowers

In this episode of From the Woods Today, guest Eric Comley returns to show us some fall wildflowers. We have a presentation on goods from the woods as well as our tree of the week segment.

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 - Growing Trees from Seeds

In this episode of From the Woods Today we talk about how to grow tree seedlings and where to find seeds. We have our regular tree of the week segment as well as a demonstration on how to measure trees and some information about the Tree Snap app.

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 - Ag Water Quality Plans

In this episode of From the Woods Today we have specialist Dr. Amanda Gumbert to discuss the importance of Agriculture Water Quality Plans. We also have Eric Gracey sharing some information about best management practices (BMP's) and our beloved tree of the week segment.

From The Woods Today - Pollinators

In this episode of From the Woods Today we have guest Adam Baker from UK Entomology to talk about pollinators and monarch butterflies. We also have our regular tree of the week segment and some updates about our yearly Woodland Owner Short Course (WOSC) program.

From The Woods Today - Wildlife Habitat Education Program

In this episode of From the Woods Today we have guest Jarred Brooke from Purdue University to talk about the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP). We also have a segment on poison ivy and our tree of the week.

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 - Tree Threats

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Ellen Crocker shares some common tree threats and how to manage them. We have our Tree of the Week segment followed by a special viewer video submission.

From The Woods Today - Getting Forestry and Wildlife Assistance

In this episode of From the Woods Today Extension Forester Billy Thomas shares some resources for getting assistance with your woodlands or wildlife. We also have our regular Tree of the Week 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 - Forestry 101 Part 1

In this episode of From the Woods Today Dr. Jacob Muller begins a new, monthly Forestry 101 series. We also have our Tree of the Week segment and Dr. Ellen Crocker shares some updates about the up and coming Healthy Woods App.

From The Woods Today - White Oak

In this episode we discuss the importance of White Oak in Kentucky and introduce the White Oak Initiative. Dr. Ellen Crocker also shares some Citizen Science opportunities to participate in.

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.

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