Maple syrup has a rich history in Kentucky. Many people associate this sweet treat with New England. However, Kentucky has its own unique relationship with maple syrup. John Duvall, KY Maple Syrup Association, talks about the basics of maple syrup and some Maple Days that will be celebrated in February at producers across the state. Also on tap…Join us as Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry & Natural Resources - Extension, gives an overview of common maple diseases, what to watch for, and simple steps to keep your trees healthy. 1.21.26 For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today.

Did you know late winter is one of the best times to prune your trees? With leaves gone, it's easier to see the tree's structure and make clean cuts that can promote healthy growth in spring. Proper maintenance means stronger, healthier trees later. Chris Wiedamann, Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator with the Kentucky Division of Forestry offers us expert tips on pruning techniques and tree care essentials. Also on tap...What's good about dead trees in our forests? Trees are an essential part of Kentucky's forests throughout their whole life. How do dead and dying trees benefit the forest? Join Frannie Preston, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, to learn about the ecosystem benefits that trees provide at the end of their life cycle. For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today.

Forests are home to countless species, and the way we manage them matters. Proper forestry practices can help ensure wildlife thrives. Join Dr. Matt Springer from UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension as he shares practical ways you can support birds, mammals, and pollinators through responsible forest management. Also on tap...Wintercreeper may look like a beautiful groundcover, but it's an invasive species threatening Kentucky's forests and native plants. It forms dense mats that choke out wildflowers and prevent new trees and shrubs from growing. Join Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as she explains why this plant is harmful and what you can do to stop its spread. For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today.

Kentucky is home to numerous native conifers. Join us to learn about these native cone-bearing trees as Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources-Extension, discusses conifer identification. Also on tap...It's not too late to decorate! Join Kentucky Master Naturalist Outreach Coordinator Anna Wiker to learn how you can get out in the woods and get material and inspiration for a sustainable and easy-to-make holiday wreath. 12.17.25

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In this episode of From the Woods Today, we're joined by Dr. Jonathan Larson from UK Entomology to explore the bugs that often hitch a ride into your home during the holiday season. Also on tap...Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension will share insights on Pesky Plants, focusing on the invasive round-leafed bittersweet. 12.10.25 For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today.

This week on From The Woods Today, we are joined by Dr. DJ McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, as he gives us another edition of Wings of Kentucky, but this time with a Christmas theme! Also on tap...Dr. Amanda Gumbert from UK Forestry and Natural Resources and Andrea Drayer, Kentucky River Basin Coordinator, will join us to discuss watersheds. Andrea oversees the coordination of multiple watershed projects within the Kentucky River Basin. Her primary goal is to protect and enhance the basin's water quantity and quality by developing and implementing site-specific management plans that reflect local stakeholder priorities, available resources, and community needs. 12.3.25 For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today.

This week on From The Woods Today, we are joined by Dr. DJ McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, as he gives us another edition of Wings of Kentucky, but this time with a Thanksgiving flair! Also on tap...we learn how to forage for decorations for your holiday table. Need an excuse to get out in nature during this busy holiday season? Join Anna Wiker from the Kentucky Master Naturalist Program for some ideas on how to give your Thanksgiving table a Kentucky woodland theme with easy foraged décor. Learn more by tuning into FromTheWoodsToday.com. 11.19.25

On Wednesday's From The Woods Today, we are joined by Kaela Walton-Sather who is the Working Lands Division Manager at the Cumberland River Compact. In her role, she oversees the mine land reforestation program, the River Friendly Farms program, and conservation initiatives with farmers. She will discuss projects to optimize reforestation techniques and reclamation of mining. Also on tap...Ever noticed a smooth grey patch on the bark of an oak branch (or downed log)? The grey or black patch is actually the fruiting body of a fungus and typically a sign of tree stress. In this edition of What's Bugging my Tree, Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources-Extension, will disuss hypoxylon canker. Learn more by tuning into FromTheWoodsToday.com 11.12.25

Join us as Dr. D.J. McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, talks about our feathered friends in another edition of Wings of Kentucky. Also on tap...Dr. Amanda Gumbert, UK Forestry and Natural Resources-Extension, and Dr. Brian Storz, KY Division of Water, will discuss the Licking River Watershed. 11.5.25

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Join us for a creepy journey into the forest! Dr. Jonathan Larson from UK Entomology will uncover the creepy critters lurking in and around our woodlands. Also on tap...Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources -Extension will dive into the eerie origins of spooky tree names. And William Gibson, UK Forestry and Natural Resources student, will help us discover the strange and carnivorous world of Venus flytraps. 10.29.25 For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today.

Kentucky's Office of the State Entomologist has been around since 1897. You may know about their citizen science program, but their office does a lot more. Travel through a bit of history and learn how this office came to be and what they are doing today. Our guest Carl Harper has been with the University of Kentucky for 29 years working to help slow the spread of invasives that threaten our forestry, horticultural, and agricultural industry. Also on tap...Chad Niman, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, explains how insects have affected the wood industry. 10.19.25 For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today .