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Laurie Thomas Episodes

From The Woods Today - Laurel Wilt Disease

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn how to identify Laurel Wilt and the Sassafras trees affected by this disease. We have our tree of the week, as well as a snake ID video.

From The Woods Today - Options for Woodlands Owners

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn about some woodland management options available to Kentucky’s woodland owners. We also have our Tree of the Week segment and our monthly mushroom highlight.

From The Woods Today - What's Wrong With My Oak?

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Ellen Crocker goes over some common oak problems you might be seeing in your woodlands. We have an important update about an unexplained bird illness that has been popping up in parts of the state, as well as our fan favorite Tree of the Week segment.

From The Woods Today - Great Native Alternatives

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss some attractive native plants to use in your landscapes and why they better support ecological systems than non-native plants. We have our monthly Pesky Plant segment, as well as a tree of the week video. We also go over our July upcoming programs.

From The Woods Today - Watersheds

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Water Quality Specialist Amanda Gumbert shares how citizens and landowners can serve as leaders and create a lasting impact on Kentucky’s watersheds. We have our popular tree of the week segment, as well as another video from our What's Bugging My Tree series.

From The Woods Today - Bees and Swarms

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.

From The Woods Today - White Oak Genetics Program

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the White Oak Genetics and Tree Improvement program and the tremendous progress made so far, as well as how viewers can be involved. We also have a segment on bugs that suck and our beloved tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - InTreegued Part 2

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have the second installment of our InTreegued series where this time we visit the Daniel Boone National Forest. We also have a forest health segment about cedar-quince rust, as well as another pesky plant highlight.

From The Woods Today - Urban Forest Initiative Toolkit

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the Urban Forest Initiative (UFI) and the toolkits they offer. We have a segment on common tree diseases as well as our tree of the week segment. We also go over some upcoming programs for June.

From The Woods Today - Elk Research: Capture

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we share some information and footage from an ongoing elk reproduction and survival project. We also have our tree of the week segment, as well as a forest health citizen science opportunity viewers can participate in.

From The Woods Today - The Stories Trees Tell

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about tree growth rings and the stories they tell. We also have our beloved tree of the week segment, a new monthly mushroom highlight, and a snake ID video

From The Woods Today - InTreegued

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jacob Muller introduces a new monthly series called InTreegued. We also have our tree of the week segment, as well as another pesky plant of the month.

From The Woods Today - Maples of Kentucky

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Laurie Thomas gives a presentation on the characteristics and differences of the maples in Kentucky. We have a segment on timber prices and we also share some upcoming forestry and natural resources events.

From The Woods Today - Earth Day Special

This week's From the Woods Today episode is an Earth Day Special. We have some tree planting tips, as well as some information about wildflowers and how they contribute to our ecosystem. We also introduce a great landscape tree for our tree of the week segment.

From The Woods Today - Black Vulture Project

In this week's episode we celebrate our one year anniversary with From the Woods Today! We have segments on our black vulture project, the tree of the week, and our monthly pesky plants series.

From The Woods Today - Economic Contribution of Forests

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the economic contribution of Kentucky's forests. We have segments on tent caterpillars, how to coexist with bears, and our tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Pesticide Safety

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Ric Bessin teaches us how to be safe while using pesticides in woodlands. We have our tree of the week segment, as well as a video demonstration on herbicide application methods.

From The Woods Today - UK Wood Utilization Center

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we spotlight UK's Wood Utilization Center in Jackson, KY and the programs they offer. We have a segment on the upcoming periodical cicadas that will be emerging this summer and of course, our tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Forestry 101 Part 7

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Muller shares the final part in his Forestry 101 series. We have our much loved tree of the week segment, as well as an important segment on ice damage to your trees or woodlands and some resources to help.

From The Woods Today - Snake ID Resources

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Matt Springer shows us where you can find some resources on Kentucky snakes to help identify them. We have our tree of the week segment as well as a new pesky plants segment where Dr. Ellen Crocker highlights some stubborn invasive plants to look out for.

From The Woods Today - Wildlife Photography

In this week's episode of From the Woods Today, guest Eric Comley is back to give us some tips on how to take wildlife photos. We have our tree of the week segment and a discussion about the upcoming Habitat Management Symposium.

From The Woods Today - Winter Tree ID

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Laurie Thomas teaches us how to identify trees in the winter time and shows us some resources to help. We also have another wildlife sounds from the forest segment.

From The Woods Today - Fire & Ice

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss fire season in Kentucky and as well as the upcoming ice storm. We have a segment on bird related activities for winter time and as always, our tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Maple Diseases

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss maple. Dr. Ellen Crocker gives a presentation on common maple diseases. We also talk about the upcoming Kentucky Maple Day celebration.

From The Woods Today - Kentucky's Forest Health

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have several specialists here to discuss forest health in Kentucky. We also have our tree of the week segment and a new monthly segment on upcoming programs.

From The Woods Today - Religion and Wood

In this episode of From the Woods Today, UK Director of Jewish Studies, Dr. Janice Fernheimer, teaches us about the Jewish celebration of trees called Tu B'Shevat. We have our regular tree of the week segment as well as a segment on scouting for invasive plants coming up in the spring.

From The Woods Today - Winter Wildlife Treats

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have some hands on activities you can do at home to feed and attract wildlife. We also have another wildlife sounds segment and our usual tree of the week.

From The Woods Today - Forestry 101 Part 6

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have the 6th part of Dr. Muller's Forestry 101 series. We have a segment on ways to recycle your old Christmas tree to benefit wildlife as well as our tree of the week segment.

From The Woods Today - Story of the Christmas Tree

This week's From the Woods Today episode is a holiday special. We have Doug McLaren sharing why we use Christmas trees. We have a holiday themed wildlife sounds and tree of the week, as well as a segment on mistletoe.

From The Woods Today - Hemlock

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss hemlock trees and the invasive pests that are decimating them in Kentucky. We also have a recipe video for bourbon balls and our popular tree of the week segment.

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