Laurie Thomas | Forestry and Natural Resources

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.

From The Woods Today - Mushrooms

In this episode of From the Woods Today, co-hosts Billy Thomas and Renee' Williams, UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension speak to Dr. Ellen Crocker about mushrooms. We also have our ever popular Tree of the Week and a segment on garlic mustard.

From The Woods Today - Tree Grafting

In this edition of From the Woods Today Dr. Laura DeWald teaches you about grafting trees, a segment on frost damage, tree of the week and Birding in the Bluegrass.

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.

From The Woods Today - Invasive Plants

In this episode of From the Woods Today Dr. Ellen Crocker discusses invasive plants. We also have our Tree of the Week segment, followed by an instructional video on how to make Red Bud jelly.

What is a Tree?

In this 40th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Laurie Thomas for an overview of What is a Tree.

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.

Forestry Careers

In this 27th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Dr. Jim Ringe for an overview of forestry careers.

Great Backyard Bird Count

In this 23rd episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Laurie Thomas for an overview of the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Citizen Science

In this 15th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Dr. Ellen Crocker, Dr. Carmen Agouridis, and Laurie Thomas for an overview of citizen science.

Christmas Trees

In this 13th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Laurie Thomas for an overview of Christmas trees.

Fall Colors

In this sixth episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Laurie Thomas for an overview of fall colors.

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