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From the Woods Today

Renee Williams, Billy Thomas

Booking Overview

A weekly expert-led show about forestry, wildlife, and natural resources, featuring short segments with university extension specialists and forestry professionals. PR agencies could pitch knowledgeable forestry, ecology, wildlife, conservation, or woodland-management experts who can offer practical, regionally relevant guidance; booking difficulty is likely low when the subject fits.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.2k subscribers

Instagram: 9.7k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

forestry.extension@uky.edu

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Host

Renee Williams - Co-host associated with UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension.

Billy Thomas - Co-host associated with UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working expertise in forestry, wildlife, ecology, conservation, land management, or related natural-resource fields; university extension and forestry-agency professionals are a recurring fit.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Frannie Preston - Trees In Myths, Legends, And Folklore

John Cox - Bats And Their Role In Forests

Ellen Crocker - Bush Honeysuckle Identification, Impacts, And Control

DJ McNeil - Whip-poor-wills, Owls, And Other Spooky Birds

Beth Williams - The Contributions Of Loggers To Kentucky's Forests, Communities, And Forest Products Industry

Recent Topics

Environment, Forestry, Forest Management, Wildlife, Conservation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
From the Woods Today
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From The Woods Today - Creepy Things From Our Forests

October 30, 2026

Something creepy is lurking in the woods! Join us for a special Halloween edition of From the Woods Today as we take a closer look at some of the strange, spooky, and fascinating things hiding in our forests. Dr. Jonathan Larson, UK Department of Entomology, introduces us to the eerily named deathwatch beetle and the creepy folklore behind the mysterious tapping sounds that gave them their name.   Also on tap...Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension,...

From the Woods Today - Bats and Halloween

October 26, 2026

As Halloween creeps closer, things that go flutter in the night often get a bad reputation. Bats are featured in spooky stories, haunted houses, and Halloween decorations, but these creatures are far more fascinating than frightening! Join Dr. John Cox, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, as he shares the important role bats play and helps us discover why they deserve a place in our forests, not just in our Halloween decorations.   Also on tap...Trees are an important part of our culture. The...

From the Woods Today - Wings of Kentucky

October 16, 2026

Just in time for the spooky season, join us on From the Woods Today as Dr. DJ McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, takes us into the fascinating world of spooky birds. Learn about the haunting calls of whip-poor-wills and the silent flight of owls that have inspired myths, legends, and spooky stories for generations. Also on tap...Bush honeysuckle is one of Kentucky's most troublesome invasive plants, crowding out natives and altering woodlands. Join Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and N...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with From the Woods Today?

From the Woods Today is hosted by Renee Williams and Billy Thomas. Its publicly listed email is forestry.extension@uky.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for From the Woods Today?

The publicly listed email for From the Woods Today: forestry.extension@uky.edu.

How many listeners does From the Woods Today have?

Podseeker estimates From the Woods Today reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for From the Woods Today?

From the Woods Today typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working expertise in forestry, wildlife, ecology, conservation, land management, or related natural-resource fields; university extension and forestry-agency professionals are a recurring fit. Recent guests include Frannie Preston, John Cox, and Ellen Crocker.

How hard is it to get booked on From the Woods Today?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does From the Woods Today cover?

Recent episodes cover Environment, Forestry, Forest Management, Wildlife, and Conservation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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