From the Woods Kentucky

Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka: UK Forestry and Natural Resources

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From the Woods Kentucky is a weekly radio show on WRFL 88.1 FM Lexington and discusses all things forestry.

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234 episodes

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 https://youtu.be/DwQmsexrJLI From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

1h 1m
Apr 01
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 https://youtu.be/RZw99aIP83g From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

52m
Mar 28
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 https://youtu.be/EheOGmq2KjI From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

50m
Mar 21
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 https://youtu.be/cPZg1Hc3bxM From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

1h 3m
Mar 19
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 https://youtu.be/37B6FyeCgNg From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

53m
Mar 01
From the Woods Today - Winter Tree Identification

In this episode of From the Woods Today, viewers will learn how to recognize a few basic tree characteristics to make identifying trees in winter less tricky. We also discuss some bird feeding basics. 2.21.24.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/D2wIC7fz6aU From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

53m
Feb 27
From the Woods Today - Winter Insect Survival

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we explain how insects avoid cold temperatures and return the next year to start their life cycles over again. Dr. Matt Springer also joins us to discuss wildlife and their adaptations and other neat tricks that allow them to survive the winter. 2.14.24.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/Jgs_2WNLT-8 From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

57m
Feb 27
From the Woods Today - Attracting Birds

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss attracting birds by adding essential habitat components to your outdoor space. We’ll also discuss resources to help you identify the species you encounter, and ways to report your sightings to citizen science projects like the Great Backyard Bird Count. 2.7.24. Watch Video https://youtu.be/V_UivESeS7U From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

1h 2m
Feb 22
From the Woods Today - Appreciating the Value of Wetlands

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate World Wetlands Day!  Learn about how we define and identify wetlands as well as some interesting and useful facts about the important functions that they serve in an ecosystem. 1.31.24. Watch Video https://youtu.be/mLGbAG8OHGM From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

58m
Feb 22
From the Woods Today - Family Forest Carbon Program

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn about the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) which is an exciting opportunity for landowners to sequester carbon while gaining access to financial return and professional management assistance. 1.24.24. Watch Video https://youtu.be/kol67NolNuk From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

49m
Feb 06
From the Woods Today - Kentucky Maple Syrup Producers

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate maple syrup production in Kentucky! Learn how maple syrup is made and where you can find it during the 2024 Kentucky Maple Day events. 1.17.24. Watch Video https://youtu.be/nUenNrcHC2c From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

58m
Feb 06
From the Woods Today - Kentucky Maple Trees

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Laurie Thomas teaches us how to identify the different maple species found in Kentucky. We also have a segment on lichens. 1.10.24.   Watch Video https://youtu.be/iQ_te3ed8yk From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

1h 0m
Jan 25
From the Woods Today - Becoming a Better Naturalist

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn how to make 2024 the year you become a better naturalist and help take your nature game to the next level. We also have the next edition of our GIS and mapping series. 1.3.24.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/Xvo7dmw-5Uo From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

46m
Jan 25
From the Woods Today - 12 Days of Christmas

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn about some of the bird-themed gifts from the song 12 Days of Christmas. We also have a segment about foraging materials for the holidays. 12.13.23.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/Kmk145OlnCQ From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

49m
Dec 22, 2023
From the Woods Today - Growing Christmas Trees

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn how to successfully take a Christmas tree seedling and grow it into the trees of beauty that adorn so many Kentucky homes for the holidays. We also have our popular Tree of the Week segment. 12.6.23.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/ocJ0zHY3klg From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

45m
Dec 22, 2023
From the Woods Today - Invasive Species Given to Others

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we explore that while we seem to encounter a new  invasive species every week, the US has also donated many species to other nations. Join us to learn which of our native species are causing headaches elsewhere. 11.29.23.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/SlVym57owCw From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

1h 4m
Dec 15, 2023
From the Woods Today - Benefits From Our Forests

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate trees and all their benefits. We also discuss the role of birds in Thanksgiving traditions. Additionally, we give thanks to some of the forest products derived from trees as well as express gratitude for the water quality benefits of forests. 11.15.23. Watch Video https://youtu.be/dQkEdh0qtVE From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

1h 3m
Dec 15, 2023
From the Woods Today - White Oak Regeneration

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we look at the status of white oak regeneration at the local, regional, and range-wide scales and discuss some of the implications of those results and the questions they raise for future research and management. We also have the second part of our mapping and GIS series. 11.8.23. Watch Video https://youtu.be/reKHsr7tGVU From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

47m
Dec 14, 2023
From the Woods Today - Extreme Weather

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about several natural disasters that have impacted the Midwest Region over the past several decades, showing what woodland owners could encounter in the future and how to prepare accordingly. In addition, we have our Tree of the Week segment. 11.1.23. Watch Video https://youtu.be/NSl46KWadoI From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

41m
Dec 14, 2023
From the Woods Today - Spooky Forestry Folklore

This episode of From the Woods Today is a Halloween Special! Join us as Drs. Luke Dodd and Jonathan Larson share the history behind some of the popular creepy forestry tales and mysteries. 10.25.23. Watch Video https://youtu.be/wC3NbuBUMKI From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

53m
Nov 22, 2023
From the Woods Today - Robinson Forest

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate 100 years of UK's Robinson Forest as one of the premier research and education forests in the U.S. We also share some history and information about National Forest Products Week. 10.18.23. Watch Video https://youtu.be/etsERcP-Wjw From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

1h 0m
Nov 22, 2023
From the Woods Today - Tree Week 2023

This episode of From the Woods Today is a Tree Week Special! Join us as we discuss checking your trees for insects, fall leaf color, and the Reforest the Bluegrass program. 10.11.23.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/EG5kBfNek5U From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

58m
Nov 16, 2023
From the Woods Today - Fall Migratory Birds

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. McNeil discusses a few of the common birds that we can see during fall migration in the woods across Kentucky. We also have the first installment of a new series about mapping and geographic information systems (GIS). 10.4.23.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/3gr_whu7gEI From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

45m
Nov 16, 2023
From the Woods Today - Vernal Pools

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about what a vernal pool is, why they are important, and some techniques for restoring vernal pools that look and function like natural wetlands. We also have our monthly What's Bugging My Tree segment. 9.27.23.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/vxS7Qbd8Rss From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

1h 2m
Nov 10, 2023
From the Woods Today - Forestry Curriculum

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss UK Forestry's undergraduate degree, which is Kentucky’s only professional degree program accredited by the Society of American Foresters. We also share some information about an upcoming habitat management symposium. 9.20.23.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/n5I2SHUxZHo From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

41m
Nov 10, 2023
From the Woods Today - World Rivers Day

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate the world’s waterways for World Rivers Day. We also have segments on river otters and Kentucky maple syrup production. 9.13.23.  Watch Video https://youtu.be/RbmMO5VXNAY From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

49m
Oct 27, 2023
From the Woods Today - Kentucky Wood Expo

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the upcoming Kentucky Wood Expo and some activities you can take part in. We also have a segment about how logging can be an excellent tool for helping some of Kentucky's most at-risk bird species. 9.6.23. Watch Video https://youtu.be/zUmGxoDEctg From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

55m
Oct 27, 2023
From the Woods Today - Under Attack: Laurel Wilt Disease

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss laurel wilt disease, a new invasive epidemic that is killing sassafras and spicebush across Kentucky. We also have a segment on herbicides use for selective management of plants in our woodlands. 8.30.23. Watch Video https://youtu.be/a0ZIJ9miGZA From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

1h 9m
Oct 20, 2023
From the Woods Today - Tree Identification

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Laurie Thomas teaches us the basics of tree identification. We also have our What's Bugging My Tree segment, as well as a segment about late summer birds. 8.23.23 Watch Video https://youtu.be/aVfEpk1ye4Q From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

56m
Oct 20, 2023
From the Woods Today - Big Beetles of Kentucky

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jonathan Larson gives an overview of different types of beetles found in Kentucky. We also have our tree of the week segment, as well as a celebration for National Honey Bee Day. 8.16.23. Watch Video https://youtu.be/hKqEoLqWGLs From the Woods Today http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today

56m
Aug 31, 2023