From the Woods Today

From the Woods Today is a weekly internet show co-hosted by Reneé Williams and Billy Thomas with UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension. The show airs live on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. EDT on FromtheWoodsToday.com

From the Woods Today is a education podcast hosted by Rene, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rene hosts From the Woods Today, a education show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #307

  From the Woods Today - Solar Kiln

  Aug 21, 20261h 2m

  This week on From the Woods Today, learn how Kentucky wood products producers and landowners can benefit from the latest training and technical assistance available through the University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources Extension. Join us as Chad Niman, Forest Products Specialist, covers recent support on a custom solar wood drying kiln project with a Kentucky landowner and also shares available resources for kiln drying support. Also on tap: Laurie Thomas, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, returns with another Tree of the Week segment featuring winged elm. Found throughout much of Kentucky, winged elm is a medium-sized native hardwood known for the distinctive corky "wings" that develop along its twigs. Laurie will explore the tree's unique characteristics, ecological importance, wildlife value, and how to identify this species in Kentucky's forests.

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  Episode #306

  From the Woods Today - Biochar

  Aug 20, 20261h 1m

  Discover the many benefits and uses of biochar, a stable, carbon-rich material produced by heating organic matter in a low-oxygen environment. Join Dr. Manisha Parajuli of Kentucky State University's School of Agriculture & Natural Resources as she explains what biochar is, its many applications, the feedstocks used to produce it, and common production methods. Kentucky has an abundant supply of materials that can be converted into biochar, including invasive species such as Callery pear. Lori Bell, owner of Blue Turtle Permaculture, LLC and a 2025 graduate of the Kentucky Master Naturalist Program, shares her experience and provides a step-by-step look at creating biochar using a custom-built Kon-Tiki style kiln. Also on tap: Dr. Ellen Crocker with the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, discusses laurel wilt, a destructive tree disease spread by the redbay ambrosia beetle that threatens members of the laurel family. Learn how the disease spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and what this emerging threat could mean for Kentucky's forests and landscapes.

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  Episode #305

  From the Woods Today - Ticks

  Aug 20, 20261h 5m

  Join Dr. Jonathan Larson and Dr. Hannah Tiffin, UK Entomology, as they share expert advice on identifying, controlling, and managing ticks on people and in woodland environments. Discover effective strategies to keep these pesky insects at bay, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable outdoor experience for you and your family. Also on tap: Japanese knotweed is a non-native invasive shrub that is native to several countries in eastern Asia. Also known as japanese bamboo, Mexican bamboo, and fleeceflower, it can form very dense stands that shade out, outcompete, and prevent the germination of native plants. Join us as Dr. Ellen Crocker, Forestry and Natural Resources, talks about how japanese knotweed spreads, tolerates a wide range of growing conditions and has the potential to become a much worse problem in Kentucky than it is currently.

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  Episode #304

  From the Woods Today - The Viceroy: Kentucky's State Butterfly

  Jul 24, 202649 min

  Often mistaken for the Monarch, the Viceroy has its own fascinating story to tell. Join Jonathan Larson, UK Entomology, on this episode of From the Woods Today as he explores the biology, habitat, and unique adaptations of Kentucky's official state butterfly. Learn how to identify a Viceroy, and Monarch, how the Viceroy became our State butterfly, why it mimics the Monarch, and what woodland and riparian habitats are essential for its survival. Also on tap: Join us as Laurie Thomas, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, explains the unique characteristics, ecology, and significance of a Kentucky native tree with another installment of Tree of the Week. 7.22.26

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  Episode #303

  From the Woods Today - Trees and Pollinators

  Jul 21, 202658 min

  When we think of pollinators, we often think about bees on garden flowers. But what about the trees that need pollinators, and the pollinators that need trees? Join Frannie Preston, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension to learn about some of these organisms that work together for their life cycles. Also on tap: Fraser magnolia is one of several magnolia trees native to Kentucky. This small flowering tree is known for its large showy flowers and unusually large leaves. Join us as Laurie Thomas, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, explains the unique characteristics, ecology, and significance of this remarkable native tree. Plus, Dr. Ellen Crocker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, highlights chanterelles, one of the most sought-after wild mushrooms in Kentucky's forests. Learn how to identify their distinctive features, where they are commonly found, and the important role these fungi play. 7.15.26 For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.mgcafe.uky.edu/woods-today

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