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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 other things as well. Also on tap...Blake Newtown, Extension Entomology, will discuss the different types of ticks, how to protect yourself from them, and Alpha-gal syndrome.
This week we welcome Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves Caroline Kane. Caroline is going to talk about the important role bees play in pollination and why they are so important to our environment and how you can support Kentucky native bees in your own backyard. Also on tap...Laurie Thomas, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, presents us with another installment of Tree of the Week. Pam Snyder, Kentucky Division of Forestry, talks about efforts that are being made to help tornado victims. Forest landowners, homeowners, and municipalities or communities impacted by the December 2021/January 2022 tornados can access technical forestry assistance and additional forestry services through the Tornado Strike Team.
This episode of From the Woods Today is all about pollinators! Celebrate Pollinator Week with us as we discuss the importance of pollinators and what you can do to care for them. We also have a segment about the pesky yellow poplar weevil.
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.
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.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate pollinator week by discussing the various types of pollinators and how they benefit our world. We also have our Tree of the Week, as well as a segment about ticks and how to prevent them.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about how insects and amphibians rely on native plants and learn some tips to gear landscape design mindsets toward the host first and plant second. We also have a segment on prepping your yard for fall pollinators, as well as discuss how to implement fire on landscapes to improve the health of our forested systems.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we are celebrating pollinator week! Learn how pollinators are vital to a healthy ecosystem and how to protect and create these habitats. We also discuss how native plants help preserve our natural biodiversity. Kai Davis also joins us once again for a birds edition of our Wildlife Sounds segment.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we commemorate the upcoming National Pollinator Week, June 21-26. The KY State Apiarist chats with us about the basics of bees, swarms, and common misunderstandings about this natural phenomena. We have our monthly mushroom highlight, as well as our tree of the week segment.
In this episode of From the Woods Today we have guest Adam Baker from UK Entomology to talk about pollinators and monarch butterflies. We also have our regular tree of the week segment and some updates about our yearly Woodland Owner Short Course (WOSC) program.