From the Woods Today - April Fools Day Myths or Reality?

From the Woods Today - April Fools Day Myths or Reality?

Author: Renee Williams, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension April 3, 2026 Duration: 1:06:15
Ever heard that cutting only the largest trees is good for a forest? Billy Thomas, UK Forestry & Natural Resources - Extension, calls that bluff on this April Fools Edition of From the Woods Today. Billy will break down one of forestry's most common and costly myths.
 
Also on tap…Dr. Steve Price, UK Forestry & Natural Resources Department Chair, takes on common misperceptions about Kentucky's amphibians and reptiles — including frogs, salamanders, turtles, snakes, and lizards.
 
We'll also hear from Dr. Matt Springer, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as he dives into the clever survival strategies animals use to avoid predators, such as faking injuries with "broken wings," playing dead, mimicking venomous species, and even using themselves as bait.
 
This April Fool's edition mixes myth‑busting with a closer look at how forests and nature really work. 4.1.26
 
For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today. Each episode has the video of the segment on the website. 

Every Wednesday, the digital airwaves fill with the sounds of rustling leaves, insightful conversation, and practical knowledge straight from the heart of Kentucky's landscapes. From the Woods Today is your weekly companion for exploring the intricate, often overlooked world of forests and natural resources. Co-hosted by Renee Williams and Billy Thomas with the UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension, this live podcast serves as a direct line to experts, bringing the latest science, management tips, and ecological stories right to your ears. The discussions are grounded and accessible, moving beyond theory to focus on the tangible aspects of woodland stewardship, wildlife habitats, and the quiet wonders found just off the trail. You'll hear interviews with researchers, deep dives into seasonal changes affecting your local environment, and straightforward answers to the complex questions that landowners and nature enthusiasts face. Tuning in feels less like a lecture and more like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable neighbor who has spent a lifetime observing the rhythms of the natural world. This is a podcast for anyone curious about the life cycle of a tree, the management of a healthy watershed, or simply the latest news from the field of environmental science. It’s where professional insight meets personal passion, all dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the resources that sustain us. Join the live broadcast to be part of the conversation, or catch the episode on-demand to connect with the woods on your own time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
From the Woods Today - Watering Landscape Trees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:50
Today on From the Woods Today we celebrate Tree Week! Join us as Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, talks about how to properly water landscape trees. Make sure to watch as she and Kelly Ja…
From the Woods Today - Why Do Bears Hibernate? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:38
Join us as Tristian Curry, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, helps us learn all about bears and why they hibernate. Also on tap... Chad Niman, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, speaks about…
From the Woods Today - Prescribed Fire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:48
Join us for an engaging discussion with Jacob Stewart from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, as he explores the advantages of prescribed fire. Learn what you, as a woodland owner, need to do to implement thi…
From the Woods Today - Fall Mushrooms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:54
Join us as Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, talks about several of the most hunted fall mushrooms. Also on tap...Dr. Amanda Gumbert, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, talks a…
From the Woods Today - KY Wood Expo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:25
Join us as James Wright, Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA), talks about the upcoming Kentucky Wood Expo. Also on tap... join Chad Niman, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as he joins us to discus…
From the Woods Today - Wings of Kentucky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:28
Join us as Dr. D.J. McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, talks about our feathered friends in another edition of Wings of Kentucky. Also on tap...join Chris Wiedamann, Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinat…
From the Woods Today - Hickories of Kentucky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:38
This week's From The Woods Today consists of Hickories in Kentucky, hosted by Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, who will talk about the many traits, what to look out for, and other different f…
From the Woods Today - Firewood in August? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:37
This week's From The Woods Today consists of Hickories in Kentucky, hosted by Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, who will talk about the many traits, what to look out for, and other different f…