Out of the box, into the future

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 11, 2017

A recent day-long workshop at the University of Kentucky encouraged 120 Kentucky middle-school girls to consider STEM careers.

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.

UK expands STEM horizons for middle school girls

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 10, 2017

Expanding Your Horizons, will encourage young women to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, by introducing them to role models in the fields.

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.

Tree pruning workshop teaches proper maintenance

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 3, 2017

Pruning is more than just lopping off branches. There’s a method to the science, which UK senior arborist Stacy Borden will teach in a free workshop, Tree Pruning 101 on March 11.

Registration open for Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 13, 2017

The tri-state workshop returns to Kentucky March 25.

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.

UK snake ID website sheds old skin for new, more informative one

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 2, 2017

The Department of Forestry's updated snake ID website has enough information to satisfy anyone who might have a question concerning the slitherer cutting across their patio or field.