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by Renee Williams, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension
From the Woods Today is a weekly internet show co-hosted by Reneé Williams and Billy Thomas with UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension. The show airs live on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. EDT.
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- Today1h 2m
From the Woods Today: November Fields
Join Anna Wiker, Kentucky Master Naturalist Outreach Coordinator with UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as she explores some of the natural wonders hiding in plain sight during late fall. Learn how to identify plant seedheads, galls, insect egg cases, and other interesting finds that are often overlooked during the spring and summer. Also on tap... How can education and hands-on learning help Appalachian communities become more resilient to flooding? Join Amanda Gumbert, Extension Specialist for Water Quality with UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as she talks with Katherine Bullock, also with UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, about the FLASH project, flood resilience education in Appalachia, and their field experiences at Robinson Forest. Plus, Laurie Thomas, Extension Forester with UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, joins us for another Tree of the Week!
- 1 weeks ago49 min
From The Woods Today - Creepy Things From Our Forests
Something creepy is lurking in the woods! Join us for a special Halloween edition of From the Woods Today as we take a closer look at some of the strange, spooky, and fascinating things hiding in our forests. Dr. Jonathan Larson, UK Department of Entomology, introduces us to the eerily named deathwatch beetle and the creepy folklore behind the mysterious tapping sounds that gave them their name. Also on tap...Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, digs into the weird and creepy world of fungi. From unusual shapes and colors to fungi that seem right at home in a Halloween tale, these fungi show just how wonderfully weird the forest floor can be.
- 1 weeks ago54 min
From the Woods Today - Bats and Halloween
As Halloween creeps closer, things that go flutter in the night often get a bad reputation. Bats are featured in spooky stories, haunted houses, and Halloween decorations, but these creatures are far more fascinating than frightening! Join Dr. John Cox, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, as he shares the important role bats play and helps us discover why they deserve a place in our forests, not just in our Halloween decorations. Also on tap...Trees are an important part of our culture. They are also part of many myths, legends, and folklore. Join Frannie Preston, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as she explores fascinating stories about trees from around the globe and right here in Kentucky and helps us learn how trees have rooted themselves not only in our forests, but also in our stories.
- 3 weeks ago55 min
From the Woods Today - Wings of Kentucky
Just in time for the spooky season, join us on From the Woods Today as Dr. DJ McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, takes us into the fascinating world of spooky birds. Learn about the haunting calls of whip-poor-wills and the silent flight of owls that have inspired myths, legends, and spooky stories for generations. Also on tap...Bush honeysuckle is one of Kentucky's most troublesome invasive plants, crowding out natives and altering woodlands. Join Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, to learn how to identify this invasive shrub, understand its impacts on forests and landscapes, explore effective control options, and how it spreads so aggressively.
- 4 weeks ago52 min
From the Woods Today - Animals That Glow
Did you know that some animals can glow? And you might not have to travel far to find them! Join Frannie Preston, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as she explores the fascinating world of biofluorescence and bioluminescence. Learn which animals glow, why they glow, and discover the key differences between these two amazing natural phenomena. You may be surprised to find that some glowing creatures are living right in your own backyard! Also on tap...Trees and Water: A Natural Connection with Dr. Amanda Gumbert, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, who will discuss the important relationships between forests, water quality, and healthy ecosystems. Also Beth Williams, Kentucky Division of Forestry, will recognize National Loggers Day (October 12) as she highlights the important contributions loggers make to Kentucky's forests, communities, and forest products industry.
- Oct 2, 202654 min
From the Woods Today - Landowner's Tips for Timber Sales
Thinking about selling timber from your woodland? Join Bill Knott with the Kentucky Division of Forestry as he shares valuable tips for landowners planning a timber sale, including how to protect your interests, maximize your investment, and ensure a successful harvest. Also on tap...Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, helps us answer one of fall's most colorful questions: Why do leaves change color in autumn? Discover the science behind the brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows that light up Kentucky's forests each year. Get practical woodland advice and fascinating forest science all in one episode!
- Sep 25, 20261h 2m
From the Woods Today - Nocturnal Animals that use Trees
There are many animal species in Kentucky that are more active at night, and some of them live in trees. Join Frannie Preston, UK Department of Forestry & Natural Resources - Extension, to learn about these nocturnal animals, their adaptations, and how they depend on the trees in your woodlands. Also on tap...Chad Niman, UK Department of Forestry & Natural Resources - Extension, joins us to discuss cross-laminated timber (CLT), what it is, how it is transforming the construction industry, and the growing opportunities it presents for Kentucky's forests including a conference being held October 12 -14 in Lexington.
- Sep 21, 202654 min
From the Woods Today - Wings of Kentucky
Ever wondered if that black bird is a crow or a raven? Join us on Wings of Kentucky as Dr. DJ McNeil, UK Department of Forestry & Natural Resources, breaks down the key differences between crows and ravens, from their size and calls to their flight patterns. Plus, did you know there are two species of crows found in Kentucky? Dr. McNeil will also explain how to tell them apart! Also on tap...Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Department of Forestry & Natural Resources - Extension, joins us to talk about fall mushrooms, including what species you may encounter this season and why fungi play such an important role in Kentucky's woodlands. Don't miss this fascinating look at two of nature's most intriguing subjects!
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From the Woods Today is a weekly internet show co-hosted by Reneé Williams and Billy Thomas with UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension. The show airs live on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. EDT.
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