From the Woods Today
From the Woods Today is a weekly internet show co-hosted by Reneé Williams and Billy Thomas with UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension. The show airs live on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. EDT on FromtheWoodsToday.com
Episodes
Dr. Jonathan Larson, Assistant Professor, Extension Entomology, is joining From the Woods Today to discuss the important question: “Do mosquitoes, ants, and chiggers do anything good?” While they might seem like just pests, Dr. Larson will explain the surprising roles they play in different ecosystems and the many other ways they benefit not only us, but also o...
For this episode of From The Woods Today, Dr. Chris Barton, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, joins us to talk about why the land and topography cause Eastern Kentucky to experience such frequent flash flooding.
Also on tap...Do you want to know more about the animals in your woods? The ones that sneak around unnoticed, but play a big part in the forest ecosystem? Frannie Preston, University of K...
This week, the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) will explore ways to assist landowners in maintaining forest health. Special guest Alexandra Blevins, a forest health specialist with KDF, will share the various resources and support available to you!
Also on tap...Dr. Ellen Crocker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, will join us for another edition of Pesky Plants, Tree-of-Heaven and...
Snakes have frequently faced misunderstanding and criticism throughout the years. In celebration of World Snake Day, Dr. Steve Price, Acting Chair of the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources and Professor of Stream and Riparian Ecology, will join us to discuss why these fascinating creatures deserve our respect and appreciation. He will delve deeper into the world of snakes during the show, so be sure to tune in and discove...
Dr. Matt Springer, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, is our guest today talking about how animals adapt to the unique environmental challenges in Kentucky, from braving the cold to thriving in the sweltering heat. He will also discuss how animals adapt in environmental situations such as weather and the different seasons.
Also on Tap... UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension Forest Health Specialist Dr. Ellen Cr...
Dr. Jonathan Larson, University of Kentucky Entomology Department, is joining us once again by diving into the world of insects. With a wealth of knowledge, he will unveil the astonishing behaviors and their critical roles in maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Dr. Larson will be sure to go into more facts about insects that you won’t want to miss!
Also on tap...Laurie Thomas, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and...
Are you seeing damage in your trees since the cicadas came to town? Something to worry about or not? Dr. Ellen Crocker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, and Dr. Jonathan Larson, University of Kentucky Entomology, joins us to explain whether or not this is an issue for your forests.
Also on tap... James Wright, Executive Director of the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA), talks about t...
Dr. Jonathan Larson from the University of Kentucky Entomology Department, joins us to explain how fireflies produce their mesmerizing glow.
Also on tap... Made in the Shade: How Shade Tolerance Influences Woodlands and Their Management. Shade tolerance refers to a tree’s ability to grow and thrive in various light levels.
Billy Thomas explores this key concept and how we can use it to better manage woodlands.
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This week, Frannie Preston, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, joins us to learn about invasive plants and how to monitor them. How they change, tracking them, and more! Later on, Dr. Ellen Crocker, also from the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, joins us for "What's Bugging My Tree" and this week the topic is Anthracnose, which is a fungal...
Aleta Botts stops by the show to talk to us all about the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative!
The Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative was launched in spring 2024 to provide resources to farmers and landowners seeking to keep more Kentucky farmland in the hands of active farmers. The initiative highlights helpful resources and activities, pulls together individuals and organizations who care about this issue and want to fin...
This week on From the Woods Today, we are joined by Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Pikeville, Byron Meade, for a segment all about morels! If you have ever wanted to learn how to identify these mushrooms, now is your chance, as Dr. Ellen Crocker will also be joining us to discuss the fascinating world of fungi. FTWT 5.14.25
To view more episodes visit From the Woods Today at https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-t...
Cicadas in the news, again? It's true that a different brood is making its grand appearance in 2025 and most importantly, many of them are Kentucky cicadas! Jonathan Larson from UK Entomology will join From the Woods Today to discuss the biology of periodical cicadas, where they can be found in the commonwealth, and if there are any problems you need to be concerned about. It'll be an insect music filled episode that will hopefully...
Come celebrate Arbor Day with us this week! Environmental Control Supervisor, Jason Hunt from the Kentucky Division of Forestry will be stopping by to talk to us about the best tree planting techniques and methods!
Also on tap... Forestry Extension's Forest Health Specialist, Dr. Ellen Crocker and KY Division of Forestry Forest Health Program Coordinator Alexandra Blevins are back for another forest health segment on how to treat y...
Invasive species can harm our crops and trees. Left unchecked, they can devastate entire agricultural industries, threaten our food supply, and cost us billions. Guest speaker Carl Harper, Kentucky's Office of the State Entomologist has been with the University of Kentucky for 28 years working to help slow the spread of invasives and would ideally like to eradicate them, but that doesn’t always happen! Knowing that we can’t do this...
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Garrard County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Eric Comley takes us on a virtual walk through some of our common wildflowers and the hotspots to get out in the woods and see something spectacular. As spring drifts into summer, our landscape will continue to change.
Also on tap...Extension Forester Laurie Thomas discusses the characteristics of roughleaf dogwood, which is a small, ...
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Dave Coyle, Associate Professor and State Extension Specialist at Clemson University, discusses the question springing up in everyone's heads as of late. Is Callery pear the worst tree ever? Tune in for the answer and management tips!
And... find out What's Bugging My Tree with Dr. Ellen Crocker, Forest Health Specialist, as we talk all about sapsuckers. 4.2.25
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