KYH2O

Hosts: Carmen Agouridis, Ph.D., P.E., M.P.P., Extension Associate Professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Kentucky and Amanda Gumbert, Ph.D., Extension Specialist for Water Quality, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Guest: Michael Downs, Park Naturalist at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

Episode 4: Exploring Raven Run

In this episode, Carmen joins Michael Downs at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary to learn about the park and its visitor programming.

Episode Transcript: Click here to access the episode transcript which includes links.

Explore More: Want to learn more about Raven Run and the benefits the park provides?

Extension publications

• Central Kentucky Backyard Stream Guide (ID-242)

Videos

• A Guided Nature Experience (University of Kentucky)

Websites

• Raven Run Nature Sanctuary (LFUCG)

Hosts: Carmen Agouridis, Ph.D., P.E., M.P.P., Extension Associate Professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Kentucky and Amanda Gumbert, Ph.D., Extension Specialist for Water Quality, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Guest: Steve Price, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Forestry and Natural Resources Department, University of Kentucky

Episode 2: Salamander Sleuths, Part 2

In this episode, Carmen joins Dr. Steve Price at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary to learn about salamanders found in Kentucky. Learn about the characteristics of some common Kentucky salamanders, incomplete metamorphosis, and the wide range of habitats in which these creatures are found.

Episode Transcript: Click here to access the episode transcript which includes links.

Explore More: Want to learn more about salamanders and protecting Kentucky's waters?

Extension publications

• Salamanders of Kentucky (Kentucky Woodlands Magazine)

Videos

• Saving Hellbender Salamanders (NPR)

Websites

• Price Lab (University of Kentucky)

Photo credit to Jake Hutton, Forestry and Natural Resources Department, University of Kentucky

Hosts: Carmen Agouridis, Ph.D., P.E., M.P.P., Extension Associate Professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Kentucky and Amanda Gumbert, Ph.D., Extension Specialist for Water Quality, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Guest: Steve Price, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Forestry and Natural Resources Department, University of Kentucky

Episode 2: Salamander Sleuths, Part 1

In this episode, Carmen joins Dr. Steve Price at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary to search for salamanders. Learn about salamanders, their habitats, and the importance of good water quality in protecting these creatures.

Episode Transcript: Click here to access the episode transcript which includes links.

Explore More: Want to learn more about salamanders and protecting Kentucky's waters?

Extension publications

• Living Along A Kentucky Stream (IP-73)

Videos

• Saving Hellbender Salamanders (NPR)

Websites

• Price Lab (University of Kentucky)

Photo credit to Jake Hutton, Forestry and Natural Resources Department, University of Kentucky

Hosts: Carmen Agouridis, Ph.D., P.E., M.P.P., Extension Associate Professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Kentucky and Amanda Gumbert, Ph.D., Extension Specialist for Water Quality, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Guests: Blake Newton, 4-H/Youth Extension Specialist in Entomology, and Carol Spence, Agricultural Communications Specialist

Episode 1: The Stream Life

In this episode, Carol Spence joins Blake Newton at the Dix River in Garrard County, Kentucky to sample for benthic macroinvertebrates. Learn about some of the many species living in Kentucky's waters, why they are important, and what we can do to protect them.

Episode Transcript: Click here to access the episode transcript which includes links.

Explore More: Want to learn more about benthic macroinvertebrates and protecting Kentucky's waters?

Extension publications

Videos

Websites