Presentation will connect the dots between nature and health

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 10, 2019

UK's Urban Forest Initiative will host a free, public presentation, Green Heart Louisville: Connecting the Dots Between Nature and Our Health, by Chris Chandler of The Nature Conservancy on the UK campus Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Old tree finds new life in a new form

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 4, 2018

The red oak in front of the Agricultural Sciences Building had seen better days, but its story will continue through beautiful objects created by and for UK students, faculty and staff.

Tree Farmer of the Year shows off well-managed woodlands

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 16, 2018

Clifton Taylor wrote his first management plan in 1972 and entered the tree farm system in 1974. Not many people nationwide can say they’ve been in the tree farm system for as long as the Taylors.

Alley to deliver UK S.H. Phillips No-till Lecture

By Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 8, 2018

Alley, a professor emeritus at Virginia Tech, has made signficant contributions to no-till research.

UK Water Week 2018 focuses on community engagement

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 3, 2018

UK’s Water Week 2018, Oct. 15–19, will focus on humanitarian efforts and community engagement in the struggle to provide all people with access to clean water.

Two events to focus on tree initiatives as a means for community engagement

Published on Sep. 27, 2018

Rupert Bentley Walls will address his experiences working in London and across the United Kingdom at a public seminar, Neighborhood Engagement in Planting and Nurturing Urban Trees, Oct. 10.

Kentucky Master Naturalist program holds design competition

Published on Sep. 25, 2018

The new Kentucky Master Naturalist program invites UK students to submit designs for a logo.

Tree Week: a family-friendly week overflowing with activities

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 12, 2018

Too big to be contained within a mere seven days, Tree Week will offer family-friendly educational, recreational and community activities for all ages and interests Oct. 6 - 14.

Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day highlights Clifton Taylor family farm

Published on Sep. 11, 2018

the field day will focus on Taylor's Elk Cave Farms, its forest stand improvement and oak regeneration and timber production and harvests.

Increased awareness, engagement are goals of Backyard Streams program

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 31, 2018

A new program and online course from UK Cooperative Extension will help homeowners with backyard streams appreciate the resource, protect personal property and improve water quality and habitat.