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Billy Thomas Episodes

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.

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 Planting

This episode is an Earth Day special. We discuss the history of Earth Day and show you how to plant trees. We have our Tree of the Week segment and share some information about the Adopt a Tree Program and 4-H events.

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.

Woodland Stewards Webinars

In this 55th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Billy Thomas for an overview of the Woodland Stewards Webinars.

Maple Syrup

In this 53rd episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Billy Thomas, Shad Baker, Jeremy Williams, and Seth Long for an overview of maple syrup.

Woodland Owners Short Course

In this 39th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Billy Thomas for an overview of the Woodland Owners Short Course.

Forest Sector Economic Contribution

In this 36th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Billy Thomas and Chad Niman for an overview of the Kentucky forest sector economic contribution.

Timber Harvest

In this 29th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Billy Thomas for an overview of timber harvest.

Woodland Owner Resources

In this 24th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Billy Thomas for an overview of woodland owner resources.

Woodland Owners

In this 18th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Billy Thomas for an overview of resources for woodland owners.

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