Spotlight
First TreeCorps volunteer session was a success!
We weeded and mulched 32 trees at UK! Learn more about volunteering with TreeCorps at ufi.ca.uky.edu/treecorps
UFI is now on BBNvolved!
Visit the page here.
Registration open for second annual Canopy Con
Canopy Con will be happening on April 24, 2025 at the Fayette County Extension Office. Registration and details can be found at https://ufi.ca.uky.edu/get-involved/canopy-con-2025.
Resiliently Rooted Art Showcase
Resiliently Rooted is an art exhibit about the connection between trees and community, by the community! The display will be at University of Kentucky Bolivar Art Gallery from April 14-18, and all are welcome to come the open house on April 17th to celebrate!
Tracking Eastern Hemlock
Adventure Scientists is using citizen science to track the invasive Hemlock wooly adelgid. Learn how you can help the project here!
Homegrown National Park
UFI's 10th Anniversary Seminar speaker Doug Tallamy is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park, a citizen-led "nature in your backyard" program.
News
Mar 24, 2025. ‘Trees can strengthen communities’: Canopy Con 2025 reimagines urban green spaces and more
Dec 3, 2024. Plant an oak tree, dig up some lawn, save the planet
Oct 19, 2024. Tree Week Recognized in Wayland
Oct 17, 2024. HCTC hosts art show for K-12 students and adults, recognizes contest winners
Aug 2024. Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community (UK News)
Apr 5, 2024. Branching Out: Canopy Con 2024 unites Urban Forestry enthusiasts
