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UK’s fifth annual Tree Week kicks off tomorrow, Sat., Oct. 8 + runs through Sun., Oct. 16.
Community events are taking place throughout the week that will give citizens the opportunity to get hands-on with educational experiences — think guided hikes, plant identification courses, tree plantings + more.
Need to know:
- The Urban Forest Initiative is the host + sponsor of Tree Week, but they aren’t the organizers of every event.
- Events are hosted by citizens + community groups.
- “This is a community-created week,” said Mary Arthur, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Forestry at UK. “We create the umbrella for everyone to host events + help get the word out.”
- Feeling inspired? Sign up to host your own event next year.
Events:
The week actually kicks off tonight with a signature tree-planting event at Kirklevington Park. Here are the details:
- 2022 Tree Week Kick-off Event | Fri., Oct. 7 | 5:30 p.m. | Kirklevington Park, 396 Redding Rd. | Free | Partake in planting a ceremonial tree + enjoy music from The Swells while dining from delicious food trucks.
Following the kick-off party, there are 50+ events taking place over the course of eight days. Take a look below at a few of our favorites:
- Yoga under the Trees at Ashland | Sun., Oct. 9 | 11 a.m. | 120 Sycamore Rd. | Free | Join Lissa Sims for all-levels yoga under the trees — bring a mat and register in advance.
- A Tour of Woodland Park | Tues., Oct. 11 | 4-6 p.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E High St. | Free | Botanist Rob Paratley highlights some of the park’s unusual tree selections.
- Neighborhood Fall Festival | Sun., Oct. 16 | 2-4 p.m. | Waverly Park, 4244 Southmoor Park | Free | Take a self-guided tree walk and enjoy games + light snacks.
Check out the full lineup of events here.
