LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2026) — The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky at the University of Kentucky has been recognized for its achievements and dedication to horticulture and native plant...
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Carlie LaughlinBlueprint Kentucky student program helps reimagine local community
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 25, 2025) — This summer, five University of Kentucky students brought fresh energy and creative vision to Trimble County, working to revitalize the town of Bedford, Kentucky, as the...
Intern Insights: From roots to reflection
Hello! My name is Graciela Martinez, and I’m a rising senior majoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies at the University of Kentucky. I was placed as an intern with the Urban Forest Initiative (UFI) through...
Graciela Martinez
Advancing Kentucky Together: UK horticulturist Alexis Sheffield
The production of synthetic dyes comes at a great environmental cost, accountable for nearly 20% of global industrial water pollution. The Sustainable Color for Kentucky’s Future project aims to replace synthetic...
Ella Sides
Sustainability in Focus: Leadership perspectives from Nancy Cox
Sustainability in Focus: Leadership Perspectives is a new mini-series that spotlights the remarkable faculty and staff leaders driving sustainability across our campus and showcases their innovative perspectives. These...
Katherine Johnson
Zero Waste, Infinite Creativity at Inaugural Kentucky Climate Symposium
On September 26, 2024, the Kentucky Climate Consortium made history by welcoming nearly 300 academic professionals, organizers, and community members to the Harris Ballroom in the Gatton Student Center at the University...
UK faculty roll out local food systems curriculum to inspire Kentucky youth
A collaborative project between the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), Black Soil KY and Need More Acres Farm has resulted in an agriculture and food systems...
2024 Sustainability Showcase recognizes outstanding students, faculty, and staff for contributions to sustainability
The annual Sustainability Showcase was presented by the Office of Sustainability, The President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the...
Expanding the canopy: UK invites communities to celebrate Tree Week 2024
Tree Week, hosted by the Urban Forest Initiative (UFI), returns this year with an expanded reach across the state. This year’s events will occur throughout October, engaging communities across Kentucky to celebrate...
Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community
The University of Kentucky Urban Forest Initiative (UFI), in partnership with the Appalachia Service Project and Team Kentucky, celebrated a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Gov...
Applications for 2024 UK Sustainability Challenge Grant Program now being accepted
The Sustainability Challenge Grant Program is designed to engage transdisciplinary teams from the university community to foster scholarly, creative and research projects that promote sustainability and advance...
Prescribed fire planned for The Arboretum to support native plant life
During the month of March, staff at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky will administer a prescribed fire to help remove thatch that builds up from the grasses and wildflowers over time. The...
Earth Month Events 2024
Every year, the city of Lexington and the University of Kentucky come together to acknowledge April as Earth Month, a time devoted to advocating sustainability and engaging in eco-friendly endeavors throughout the...
KYCC Student Art Contest
SIP Interns: What are they up to? Sophomore Landscape Architecture major, Gail Wallace, Kentucky Climate Consortium Intern, has worked with the KYCC to develop an addition to their annual symposium, highlighting...
City of Lexington announces commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
In a monumental decision underscoring Lexington’s dedication to environmental stewardship and a sustainable future, the Urban County Council members voted unanimously to commit to community-wide net-zero...
