University of Kentucky Wood E-News

09/24/2026

ForestryWorks is a multi-state organization that promotes forestry by providing forest industry focused resources for Kentucky students, educators, and job seekers. The ForestryWorks Forest Worker Certificate Program is for high school students to gain insight and pathways into forestry careers. Join us at 11 a.m. on From the Woods Today on 4/9 to learn about this exciting new opportunity to introduce Kentucky's students to forestry.

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09/24/2026

There are many animal species in Kentucky that are more active at night, and some of them live in trees. Join Frannie Preston, UK Department of Forestry & Natural Resources - Extension, to learn about these nocturnal animals, their adaptations, and how they depend on the trees in your woodlands.

Also on tap...Chad Niman, UK Department of Forestry & Natural Resources - Extension, joins us to discuss cross-laminated timber (CLT), what it is, how it is transforming the construction industry, and the growing opportunities it presents for Kentucky's forests including a conference being held October 12 -14 in Lexington.

Watch From the Woods Today LIVE at 11 a.m. at FromTheWoodsToday.com

09/23/2026

View what Chad Niman, Forest Products Specialist, has to say about this year's CLT conference held Oct. 12-14 in Lexington, KY.

Chad Niman - Regional Cross-Laminated Timber Conference

09/22/2026

The construction project team will be at the Regional Cross-Laminated Timber Conference October 12-14th.
Register today: www.kymasstimber.org

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The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has approved the construction phase of a new Maker Space Building for the UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering — advancing a project designed to expand student innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

09/21/2026

09/19/2026

09/18/2026

Discover the future of building with wood through expert-led sessions, networking opportunities and hands-on exhibits — all in the heart of the Bluegrass. KYMassTimber.com

06/05/2026

A great program at the Robinson Center today, June 5th.

Heads UP and mark your calendars! Registration is on site with FREE safety equipment to the first 75 to sign in. Don't miss out!

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05/31/2026

Heads UP and mark your calendars! Registration is on site with FREE safety equipment to the first 75 to sign in. Don't miss out!

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment University of Kentucky Robinson Wood Utilization Center - RCARS