News Archive: Environment
UK Robinson Forest to open for first field day
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 12, 2017
The Robinson Forest Field Day, a day of family fun and educational activities, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3.
Bale grazing progressing in second year
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 11, 2017
An extension bale grazing project in southern Kentucky continues to produce encouraging results.
Bale grazing progressing in second year
By
Brian Volland
Published on May. 11, 2017
Adair County bale grazing project update
UK research reveals list of bee-friendly plants
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 20, 2017
A UK research project to identify bee-friendly trees and shrubs is the first comprehensive study of its kind.
4-H Goes Wild for the environment
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 19, 2017
More than 800 fourth-graders descended on Madison County Fairgrounds to weave their way through exhibits at 4-H Goes Wild, an environmental field day.
Party for the Planet at The Arboretum
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 13, 2017
The party lasts through April and into May.
Register early for teen forest leadership program
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 28, 2017
The Kentucky Forest Leadership Program, June 4-9, provides learning experiences in forestry, entomology and wildlife for students entering their junior or senior year of high school.
Public seminars to throw light on urban forests
Published on Mar. 13, 2017
Urban forests benefit developed areas environmentally, socially and economically. UK Urban Forest Initiative will host two public seminars on the topic.
Prolonged freezing temps could damage Kentucky crops
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 10, 2017
Risk of freeze damage is significant.
Henning leaving post as head of UK Cooperative Extension to return to forage programs
Published on Feb. 6, 2017
After nearly a decade leading extension, Henning will return to the college's faculty as an extension forage specialist.