From the Woods Today
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From the Woods Today - Amphibian Week
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate Amphibian Week by highlighting some of the species found in Kentucky, their natural history, and management activities that can benefit our amphibian populations. We also have another installment of our Tree of the Week series. 5.8.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today - Defining "Birds"
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we delve into the essence of birds, discussing their defining characteristics and the evolutionary path that brought about these feathered, beaked creatures. Additionally, we shine a spotlight on Forest Stewardship Week. 5.1.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today - White Oak in Your Forest
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss some important yet basic things you should know about the present and potential future condition of white oak in your forest. 4.24.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today - Gardening for Bats
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn how to spice up your garden and give back to bats for helping control mosquitoes. We also have our monthly Wings of Kentucky segment on early spring migratory birds. 4.17.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today - Improving Forest Habitat
This episode of From the Woods Today highlights a collaborative partnership in eastern Kentucky that is working to improve forest habitat for declining wildlife, and how forest landowners can get involved. We also have our Tree of the Week segment. 4.10.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today - Defining Invasive Plants
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn the difference between native, non-native, and invasive species and talk about why it matters what terms we use. We also go over some of the functions of our new forestry extension website. 4.3.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today - Severe Weather Preparedness
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we focus on severe weather preparedness and introduce a new user-friendly smartphone app now available from the UK Ag Weather Center, titled Weather Alert. 3.27.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today - How Plants Survive Winter
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the many different ways that plants have evolved traits or processes to withstand freezing conditions and freeze/thaw cycles. We also have a segment about the invasive pest, the spotted lanternfly. 3.20.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today - Groundwater Awareness
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate Groundwater Awareness Week by sharing the importance of groundwater and protecting it from the impacts of various human land uses. We also have our monthly Wings of Kentucky segment. 3.13.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today - Emerging Spring Bugs
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have Dr. Larson on to discuss the biology of what happens to insects when they emerge in the springtime due to the warming weather. 3.6.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today - World Wildlife Day
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate World Wildlife Day by highlighting the wildlife diversity in Kentucky. We also have a segment about invasive plant awareness. 2.28.24. Watch Video From the Woods Today