Football season means some changes to the availability of The Arboretum and the Kentucky Children's Garden. Read here to find out why and how.

Join lichenologist Kendall McDonald to learn about the biology, reproduction, anatomy, conservation statuses and ecology of Kentucky’s lichens. Get a hands on lichenologist experience with specimens from across Kentucky and try your hand at lichen ID. Additionally, learn about opportunities to document lichens and contribute to the Kentucky Lichen Database.

Join experienced birders for a guided bird walk at The Arboretum! All experience levels are welcome and some binoculars will be available for loan during the event. Walks led by Dan Patrick and Pearl James.

Join us at the Arboretum for a hands-on Basket Making Workshop led by local artisan Teresa Arnold. Registration is required. Cost is $40.00 per participant.

The Holiday Wreathmaking Workshop is hosted by our own Jesse Dahl. Join us for a fun, hands-on wreath-making class! You’ll learn how to design and build your own decorative wreath using natural, seasonal materials. We’ll cover tips on choosing materials, assembling your wreath, and design principles. Whether you’re a beginner or already love crafting, you’ll leave with a beautiful handmade wreath to take home. Email us at Email arboretum@uky.edu or call 859-257-6955 to register. $25.00 per wreath.

Agriculture faces production challenges such as intensifying rainfall in the same season as flash droughts while communities are facing flash flooding and algal blooms. We will explore soil and water resources in a changing world and ways to protect these resources in our own backyards.

This event is led by Dr. Amanda Gumbert, Extension Water Quality Specialist

Discover the signs of winter and make crafts to decorate your home!

Join experienced birders for a guided bird walk at The Arboretum! All experience levels are welcome and some binoculars will be available for loan during the event. Walks led by Dan Patrick and Pearl James.

Guest Speaker Rob Paratley

Even without leaves, trees have stories to tell. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to recognize trees in their winter condition by examining bark, lingering fruits, and other features. The focus will be on the art of reading twigs and buds. These tiny details can often reveal a tree’s identity. Together, we’ll explore through slides, hands-on twig samples, and, weather permitting, a walk among the Arboretum’s own trees to practice our new skills in the field.

Dan Potter will give a talk on Building a Monarch Friendly Habitat. More information TBA. Registration opens in February.