News Archive: Events
4-H leadership program introduces teens to their community
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 4, 2017
Teen Leadership Washington County teaches member high school students about career options and service opportunities in their home county.
UK Water Week 2017 overflows with events Oct. 7 to 13
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 25, 2017
The week of free panel discussions, invited speakers, films and service activities will focus on climate change impacts on water quality.
Become a Project WET educator through UK Water Week workshop
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 13, 2017
A Project WET certification workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Lexington.
HES Hall of Fame adds three members
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 12, 2017
HES Hall of Fame inductees include Marsha Herndon Purcell, Cherie Lynn Mingus and Retia Scott Walker.
UK’s No P On My Lawn raises awareness of excess fertilizer
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 31, 2017
A new UK Cooperative Extension Service program takes information directly to neighborhoods to teach the risks of using too much phosphorus on lawns.
UK Weaning 101 workshop set for Sept. 13 at Eden Shale Farm
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 28, 2017
It's almost weaning time for spring-born calves.
UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center to celebrate 30 years of improving horse health and well-being
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Aug. 25, 2017
A 30th anniversary research seminar, open house and celebration dinner will be Oct. 12.
4-H Solar Eclipse Camp gave youth front seat at once-in-a-lifetime event
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 24, 2017
The camp was a unique opportunity to get youth excited about science and the chance to view the historical event.
UK Wheat Field School to get growers ready to plant
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 23, 2017
The field school is Sept. 13 at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton.
UK Forestry, Cooperative Extension a big part of 2017 Kentucky Wood Expo
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 23, 2017
The Kentucky Wood Expo returns to Lexington Sept. 15, 16, and UK Cooperative Extension will have a big hand in two days of educational and fun activities for the entire family.