‘From the Woods Today’ in October highlights seasonal woodland delights

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 2, 2020

University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources Extension’s weekly online program, “From the Woods Today,” has plenty of fascinating topics in October.

Everything has a season, and Kentucky’s may be autumn

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 1, 2020

Kentucky is one of the best places in the country to view fall colors.

Tree Week 2020 highlights the benefits of urban trees

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 28, 2020

Tree Week 2020 will continue its annual celebration of Lexington’s trees and green spaces with online and small, socially-distanced in-person activities Oct. 10-17.

UK hosts Celebration of Land-Grant Research

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 17, 2020

UK’s James B. Beam Institute prioritizing environmental stewardship

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 10, 2020

UK scientists are partnering with Beam Suntory to study water sustainability.

Celebrate wildlife 365 days a year

By Carol Lea Spence and Seth Riker
Published on Sep. 4, 2020

“Conservation is critical to keeping our overall environment healthy for both humans and wildlife,” said Michaela Rogers, a Natural Resources and Environmental Science alumna with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Pasture renovations will help horse farm implement rotational grazing

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 3, 2020

UK Forestry and Natural Resources studies newest invader in Kentucky forests

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 28, 2020

Laurel wilt, which kills sassafras trees and spicebush shrubs in Kentucky, is caused by a nn invasive fungal pathogen. The disease has recently been discovered in Christian, Todd and Logan counties.

UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers Virtual State Fair

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 18, 2020

Demonstrations and virtual tours on topics such as home gardening, production agriculture, forestry, equine, farm tours and 4-H activities.

UK pilot study finds high levels of contaminants in Martin County drinking water samples

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 28, 2020