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kentucky Heartwood

We need forests we can get lost in; trees that make us gape; streams we can drink from. 
​Wild places sustain and define us; ​we, in turn, must protect them.

Events

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NIXMIXMUSIC - SHOW UP CONCERT SERIES
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When: Saturday, May 27th, 2023 - 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where: Oleika Shriners 326 Southland Drive Lexington, KY 40503 
What and Why: A Full Day of Music, Friends, Family Fun, VIP Lounge, Kids Zone, Cornhole Tournament, Community, Food, and Drinks!! This concert series is a benefit concert and this year, Kentucky Heartwood was chosen as the beneficiary of the proceeds! Join us for a super fun way to support our organization! 
How: Get tickets HERE!

In the News

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Recent News Articles:

Sustainability Now Podcast!

Sustainability Now! | Lauren Kallmeyer | Kentucky Heartwood | 3-27-23 in Sustainability Now! (soundcloud.com)
  • Our Executive Director Lauren talks about the work that we are doing and why saving our public lands is important for all of us! 
"Jellico Mountain task force formed to oppose Daniel Boone National Forest logging." March 16, 2023
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"Kentucky Residents Angered by US Forest Service Logging Plan That Targets Mature Trees." March 5th, 2023

"Protect this Place: Jellico Mountains, Home of Magical Waterways and Unique Species." February 1, 2023
KYHW in the news:
Poor Proles Almanac Podcast "A New Future For Old Growth Forests with Kentucky Heartwood." 

"The World's Largest Red Hickory Tree May be in Eastern Kentucky'
 
"Ky. logging threatens what may be the world’s largest red hickory"
89.3 WFPL News Louisville · Ky. Logging threatens what may be the world’s largest red hickory

Forest Blog

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Check out our forest blog, the place for in-depth analysis on the issues

For the Forest! 


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  • Home
  • News and Events
    • Newsletters
    • ANNUAL REPORT 2022
    • Forest Blog
    • Music Festival 2023 >
      • YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION SIGN UP
      • Music Festival Vendor Page
      • Music Festival Sponsor Page
    • Past Events >
      • Stonecoal hike
      • Hemlock volunteer days
      • Red Hickory and Herbal Medicine Hike
      • Red Hickory Hike April '22
      • Music Festival 2021
      • Bat Meter Deployment Field Trip 2021
      • Virtual Membership Meeting 2021
      • The Three R's with Davis Mounger
      • White fringeless orchid mural
  • Forest Watch
    • FOIA
    • Jellico >
      • ORG COMMENTS
    • South Redbird Project
    • Blackwater (Cave Run Lake)
    • Pine Creek Forest Restoration Project
    • Greenwood
    • Pisgah Bay Project
    • Climax & Little Egypt >
      • Crooked Creek Photos 2011
      • Crooked Creek Photos 2010
    • Upper Rock Creek Logging >
      • Rock Creek Hike, November 2009
  • Issues
  • Donate
  • CONTACT
    • Volunteer
    • SUBSCRIBE
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  • About
    • Council & Staff
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