Take action in woodland management with Woodland Stewards webinar series

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 22, 2021

This year, the focus of the regional woodland webinar series is on encouraging landowners to take action in managing their woodlands.

Virtual Shop Talks for Farmers focuses on stewarding resources in hard times

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 14, 2021

Virtual Shop Talks for Farmers is an opportunity for farmers across the Midwest and Mid-South to have meaningful conversations with other farmers and experts about practical ideas and programs that can help them weather hard times and succeed with stewardship practices on their farms.

Researchers ask public for help finding lingering ash

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 19, 2020

UK Forestry and Natural Resources is partnering with the Kentucky Division of Forestry to find as many surviving ash trees as possible in an effort to save the species.

New crop, healthier soils

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 7, 2020

Cereal rye shows promise as an alternative crop for Kentucky small grain producers, as well as a reliable source of Kentucky-grown cereal rye for bourbon distillers, bakers and millers.

‘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.