From the Woods Today

Forests are home to countless species, and the way we manage them matters. Proper forestry practices can help ensure wildlife thrives. Join Dr. Matt Springer from UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension as he shares practical ways you can support birds, mammals, and pollinators through responsible forest management.   Also on tap...Wintercreeper may look like a beautiful groundcover, but it'...

Kentucky is home to numerous native conifers. Join us to learn about these native cone-bearing trees as Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources-Extension, discusses conifer identification. Also on tap...It's not too late to decorate! Join Kentucky Master Naturalist Outreach Coordinator Anna Wiker to learn how you can get out in the woods and get material and inspiration for a sustainable...

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we're joined by Dr. Jonathan Larson from UK Entomology to explore the bugs that often hitch a ride into your home during the holiday season.   Also on tap...Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension will share insights on Pesky Plants, focusing on the invasive round-leafed bittersweet. 12.10.25   For more episodes of From the Woods To...

This week on From The Woods Today, we are joined by Dr. DJ McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, as he gives us another edition of Wings of Kentucky, but this time with a Christmas theme!   Also on tap...Dr. Amanda Gumbert from UK Forestry and Natural Resources and Andrea Drayer, Kentucky River Basin Coordinator, will join us to discuss watersheds. Andrea oversees the coordination of multiple...

This week on From The Woods Today, we are joined by Dr. DJ McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, as he gives us another edition of Wings of Kentucky, but this time with a Thanksgiving flair!   Also on tap...we learn how to forage for decorations for your holiday table. Need an excuse to get out in nature during this busy holiday season? Join Anna Wiker from the Kentucky Master Naturalist Prog...

On Wednesday's From The Woods Today, we are joined by Kaela Walton-Sather who is the Working Lands Division Manager at the Cumberland River Compact. In her role, she oversees the mine land reforestation program, the River Friendly Farms program, and conservation initiatives with farmers. She will discuss projects to optimize reforestation techniques and reclamation of mining.   Also on tap...Ever...

Join us as Dr. D.J. McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, talks about our feathered friends in another edition of Wings of Kentucky. Also on tap...Dr. Amanda Gumbert, UK Forestry and Natural Resources-Extension, and Dr. Brian Storz, KY Division of Water, will discuss the Licking River Watershed. 11.5.25 For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

Join us for a creepy journey into the forest! Dr. Jonathan Larson from UK Entomology will uncover the creepy critters lurking in and around our woodlands.   Also on tap...Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources -Extension will dive into the eerie origins of spooky tree names. And William Gibson, UK Forestry and Natural Resources student, will help us discover the strange and carnivorous w...

Kentucky's Office of the State Entomologist has been around since 1897. You may know about their citizen science program, but their office does a lot more. Travel through a bit of history and learn how this office came to be and what they are doing today. Our guest Carl Harper has been with the University of Kentucky for 29 years working to help slow the spread of invasives that threaten our fores...

Today on From the Woods Today we celebrate Tree Week! Join us as Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, talks about how to properly water landscape trees. Make sure to watch as she and Kelly Jackson, Christian County Extension, give you a few tips!   Also on tap...Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, explains some webinars that are taking place d...

Join us as Tristian Curry, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, helps us learn all about bears and why they hibernate.   Also on tap... Chad Niman, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, speaks about the upcoming National Forest Products Week. 10.8.25 For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today  

Join us for an engaging discussion with Jacob Stewart from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, as he explores the advantages of prescribed fire. Learn what you, as a woodland owner, need to do to implement this practice on your property.   Also on tap... John Duvall, KY Maple Syrup Association, as he talks about the basics of maple syrup and some beginner's classes that will take place...

Join us as Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, talks about several of the most hunted fall mushrooms.   Also on tap...Dr. Amanda Gumbert, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, talks about various aspects of watersheds, which are areas of land that drain water to a single water body. 9.24.25   For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.c...

Join us as James Wright, Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA), talks about the upcoming Kentucky Wood Expo. Also on tap... join Chad Niman, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as he joins us to discuss Wood Product Intitiative and different types of trainings. 9.17.25 For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today   https://forestry.ca....

Join us as Dr. D.J. McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, talks about our feathered friends in another edition of Wings of Kentucky.   Also on tap...join Chris Wiedamann, Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator with the Kentucky Division of Forestry, as he talks about urban forestry and the division's Urban Forestry Program and how it can help landowners. 9.10.25   For more episodes...

Join us as Dr. Hannah Tiffin, UK Entomology, shares expert tips on controlling and managing ticks in the woods. Discover effective strategies to keep these pesky insects at bay, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable outdoor experience.   Also on tap...join Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as she tells us all about fall webworms. Fall webworms are native moths most ea...

This week's From The Woods Today consists of Hickories in Kentucky, hosted by Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, who will talk about the many traits, what to look out for, and other different facts and important information involving hickories.   Also on tap...join Dr. Amanda Gumbert, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, and Dr. Emily Byers as they discuss the...

This week's From The Woods Today consists of Hickories in Kentucky, hosted by Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, who will talk about the many traits, what to look out for, and other different facts and important information involving hickories.   Also on tap...join Dr. Amanda Gumbert, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, and Dr. Emily Byers as they discuss the...

On this week's From The Woods Today, we will have Lindsey New, County Executive Director for Pulaski/McCreary Co. Farm Service Agency. Her presentation will cover general details of the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) which helps private forests owners restore forest health caused by natural disasters. The USDA Farm Service Agency is conducting an EFRP sign-up through August 29 for dam...

Dr. Jonathan Larson, Assistant Professor, Extension Entomology, is joining From the Woods Today to discuss the important question: "Do mosquitoes, ants, and chiggers do anything good?" While they might seem like just pests, Dr. Larson will explain the surprising roles they play in different ecosystems and the many other ways they benefit not only us, but also other things as well. Also on tap...Bl...

For this episode of From The Woods Today, Dr. Chris Barton, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, joins us to talk about why the land and topography cause Eastern Kentucky to experience such frequent flash flooding. Also on tap...Do you want to know more about the animals in your woods? The ones that sneak around unnoticed, but play a big part in the forest ecosystem...

This week, the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) will explore ways to assist landowners in maintaining forest health. Special guest Alexandra Blevins, a forest health specialist with KDF, will share the various resources and support available to you! Also on tap...Dr. Ellen Crocker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, will join us for another edition...

Snakes have frequently faced misunderstanding and criticism throughout the years. In celebration of World Snake Day, Dr. Steve Price, Acting Chair of the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources and Professor of Stream and Riparian Ecology, will join us to discuss why these fascinating creatures deserve our respect and appreciation. He will delve deeper into the world of snakes during the show...

Frannie Preston, ForestryWorks Coordinator for Kentucky and UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, will be our guest to talk about how different forestry careers shapes young minds. ForestryWorks® is a collaborative effort between the Forest Workforce Training Institute and various partners within the forest industry to develop a pipeline of qualified workers for the nation's forestry and...

Dr. Matt Springer, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, is our guest today talking about how animals adapt to the unique environmental challenges in Kentucky, from braving the cold to thriving in the sweltering heat. He will also discuss how animals adapt in environmental situations such as weather and the different seasons. Also on Tap... UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension Fo...