UK Forestry Extension

Spring and summer evenings in Kentucky come alive with the sounds of frogs calling from wetlands, ponds, and forest edges. These vocalizations aren’t just background noise—they’re an important way to identify species. Learn the different types of frog calls as Dr. Steven Price, with the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, shows us how to recognize these unique sounds and better understand the amphibians that live all around us. Learn about frog calls and more on FromtheWoodsToday.com at 11 a.m. today.

Way to go Chad!

Shout out to Chad Niman, the keynote speaker for the Southern Group of State Foresters Conference in Fort Myers, Florida. The annual meeting brought over 200 participants together as well as a large number of partners throughout the region to address forest market issues. University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment University of Kentucky Robinson Wood Utilization Center - RCARS

Missed the first few sessions? No problem—you can still join. The Woodland Owners Short Course is underway, but you can:
✔ Jump in now.
✔ Watch recordings of earlier sessions.
✔ Start improving your woodland right away.

🌳 Learn how to manage your land for wildlife, value, and long-term health.
💻 Easy evening sessions.
💲 Just $10 to get started.

It’s not too late—join us today:
👉 https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc

What’s got spots all over and totally sucks (tree sap)? It’s the spotted lanternfly, one of Kentucky’s newest invasive pests. Join us as Dr. Jonathan Larson, UK Entomology, teaches about the spotted lanternfly and what it means for your trees.

The battle against the spotted lanternfly is heating up and our trees are on the front lines. Barbara Karsnitz, Kentucky Division of Forestry, will discuss what they are doing to track populations of this new invasive in Kentucky. All this and more tomorrow, 6/3, at 11 a.m. on From the Woods Today. FromtheWoodsToday.com

It's almost time for the Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course to begin. Are you joining us? If not, you can still register. Want to learn how to make your woods healthier, more valuable, and better for wildlife all without leaving home? These webinars are for you!
✔ 7 easy evening sessions (June 2–23)
✔ Real-world strategies you can actually use
✔ Optional field tours (limited spots)
💲 Starts at just $10
⏰ Begins June 2—don’t wait.
👉 Sign up now: https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc

If you’ve been thinking about it—this is your sign.
Join hundreds of Kentucky landowners learning how to:
✔ Improve their woodland
✔ Support wildlife
✔ Make smarter decisions
💻 Join from home
💲 Just $10 - in-person optional.
Join the Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course today.
👉 https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc

Most Kentucky woodlands are privately owned—and what you do matters.
Get the knowledge to:
✔ Improve timber value
✔ Create better wildlife habitat
✔ Manage your land with confidence

WOSC starts June 2.
7 short sessions. Big impact.
👉 https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc

White oaks are vital in Kentucky, but their regeneration is challenging. Representatives from the UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources will discuss strategies for maintaining white oaks and introduce a new mobile app for white oak management during this webinar. To register visit https://www3.ca.uky.edu/worldpay/form/forestry-wosc/