Urban Forest Initiative

Urban Forest Initiative The Urban Forest Initiative (UFI) seeks to enhance the quality and perception of urban forests in KY! Why Lexington? The tree in your yard benefits us both.

UFI works to encourage people living in urban spaces to have an appreciation for the nature that exists all around them, particularly our wonderful collection of urban trees! One of the ways that we do this is through our Adopt-A-Tree program, which gives individuals and groups the opportunity to show local trees a little love! Why Adopt-a-Tree?
>Simple and free
>Learn to measure a tree
>Fun group

or team-building exercise
>Estimate ecosystem benefits of your favorite tree
>Join in creating a “tree keeper” community in the Bluegrass, share your love of trees! The majority of the urban trees in Lexington are on private property. This includes all of the homes and businesses in our community. Promoting the beauty and benefits of our urban trees is a group effort. The trees in all of our yards make up the urban forest. A healthy urban forest is a real possibility, one that starts with awareness of its benefits by the us, the community. Find us on Twitter and Instagram !

🌳 It’s time to plant the seeds for Tree Week 2026!Join UFI for our first planning meeting of the year next Wednesday, Ma...
05/13/2026

🌳 It’s time to plant the seeds for Tree Week 2026!

Join UFI for our first planning meeting of the year next Wednesday, May 20, 10–11am on Zoom.

Whether you’ve organized a Tree Week campaign in your community before, or you’re curious about hosting an event for the first time, this is the meeting for you.

During this meeting, we will:
🌱 Discuss the overall purpose and goals of Tree Week
🌱 Review our “How to Host a Tree Week Event” guide
🌱 Walk through the event registration process
🌱 Discuss event marketing strategies
🌱 Brainstorm how to build on the great successes we saw in 2025

DM us or email [email protected] to get the Zoom link. We can’t wait to grow this with you!

Note: Here at Urban Forest Initiative we equip folks to plan Tree Week events both throughout Kentucky and on UK’s campus. If you’re based in Lexington or Louisville, those communities have their own independent Tree Week organizing committees. Check ‘em out!

Louisville:
Lexington:

🌳 Cap off your school year by giving back to the campus that has given you so much. Come volunteer one last time this se...
04/28/2026

🌳 Cap off your school year by giving back to the campus that has given you so much. Come volunteer one last time this semester with UFI’s TreeCorps.

This Thursday, April 30, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., we’ll be gathering at William T. Young Library to add mulch and compost to the surrounding trees. 🌱

Take a break from your studies and join us! We look forward to seeing you there. 💚

💚🌳💚🌳💚And just like that, CANOPY CON 26 is in the books! We couldn’t be more grateful for the day we had together learnin...
04/24/2026

💚🌳💚🌳💚
And just like that, CANOPY CON 26 is in the books! We couldn’t be more grateful for the day we had together learning on our theme “Healthy Trees –Healthy People,” and how tree health and human health are not only intertwined, but vital to community well-being.

Many thanks to our amazing morning speakers and afternoon field of demonstrators. And of course, thank you to everyone who attended. Canopy Con wouldn’t be the premier conference on urban and community forestry in Kentucky without alls of you!

💚🌳💚🌳💚And just like that, CANOPY CON 26 is in the books! We couldn’t be more grateful for the day we had together learnin...
04/24/2026

💚🌳💚🌳💚
And just like that, CANOPY CON 26 is in the books! We couldn’t be more grateful for the day we had together learning on our theme “Healthy Trees –Healthy People,” and how tree health and human health are not only intertwined, but vital to community well-being.

Many thanks to our amazing morning speakers and afternoon field of demonstrators. And of course, thank you to everyone who attended. Canopy Con wouldn’t be the premier conference on urban and community forestry in Kentucky without all of you!

It’s not too late to register for CANOPY CON 26!This Thursday, April 23, at the Fayette County Extension Office in Lexin...
04/21/2026

It’s not too late to register for CANOPY CON 26!

This Thursday, April 23, at the Fayette County Extension Office in Lexington we gather for Canopy Con 26. Claim your spot now!

This year’s theme is “Healthy Trees – Healthy People.” Join us for a full day of expert talks, field demonstrations, and good conversation about what urban trees mean for our mental and physical health.

🔗 Register at the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there.

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⏰ Last chance for early-bird pricing! Registration for Canopy Con 26 increases from $60 to $100 tomorrow (4/21) — regist...
04/20/2026

⏰ Last chance for early-bird pricing! Registration for Canopy Con 26 increases from $60 to $100 tomorrow (4/21) — register today to lock in the lower rate!
🌳 Join us this Thursday, April 23 in Lexington for a full day exploring the connections between urban trees and human health — featuring expert speakers, field demonstrations, and CEUs for planners, foresters, and arborists.
🔗 Register at the link in bio!

Join us Thursday, April 23 at the Fayette County Extension Office for Canopy Con 26. Register now to get a discounted ra...
04/16/2026

Join us Thursday, April 23 at the Fayette County Extension Office for Canopy Con 26. Register now to get a discounted rate before it goes up.

Join us Thursday, April 23 at the Fayette County Extension Office for Canopy Con 26. Register now to get the discounted ...
04/16/2026

Join us Thursday, April 23 at the Fayette County Extension Office for Canopy Con 26. Register now to get the discounted rate before it goes up.

🌳 TreeCorps is heading to Reforest the Bluegrass! For our next TreeCorps event we’ll be volunteering at one of the count...
04/15/2026

🌳 TreeCorps is heading to Reforest the Bluegrass!

For our next TreeCorps event we’ll be volunteering at one of the country’s biggest urban tree planting festivals — right here in Lexington! Join us at Coldstream Park for Reforest the Bluegrass this Saturday, April 18 anytime between 9AM and 1PM. Come stop by our table in the tent, and volunteer alongside us as we plant trees. Help green our city and connect with fellow tree lovers!

If you’re a UK student, let us know you’re coming — RSVP on BBNvolved (link in bio).

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⏰ Early-bird pricing ends April 21! Register now for Canopy Con 26 and lock in your spot at $60 before the rate goes up ...
04/14/2026

⏰ Early-bird pricing ends April 21! Register now for Canopy Con 26 and lock in your spot at $60 before the rate goes up to $100.

Join us April 23 in Lexington for a full day exploring the connections between urban trees and human health. The day includes expert speakers, field demonstrations, and CEUs for planners, foresters, and arborists.

🌳 Register at the link in bio!

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Lexington, KY
40508

Website

http://ufi.mgcafe.uky.edu/canopycon26

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