‘Bradford Pear Bounty’ initiative aims to restore native plants across Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The “Bradford Pear Bounty” program is encouraging people across Kentucky to help combat an invasive plant species.
The program is put on by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, UK Forest Health Extension, participating county Extension offices and the Kentucky Division of Forestry.
According to the university, Bradford pear trees are an invasive plant, which are non-native species that spread aggressively and cause environmental or economic harm.
People with Bradford pear trees can find a local “Bradford Pear Bounty” event, cut down their Broadford pear tree and take a picture to receive a free native tree to take home.
[SEE LIST OF “BRADFORD PEAR COUNTY” EVENTS BELOW]
| WHERE? | WHEN? |
|---|---|
| Boone County Enrichment Center 1824 Patrick Dr, Burlington, KY 41005 | Oct. 9 |
| Christian County Extension Office 2850 Pembroke Road, Hopkinsville, Ky. | Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Estill County Extension Office, 76 Golden Ct, Irvine, KY 40336 | Oct. 15 -16 Register by Oct. 9 |
| UK Arboretum, University of Kentucky 500 Alumni Dr, Lexington, KY 40503 | Oct. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. |
| McCracken County Extension Office 2025 New Holt Rd, Paducah, KY 42001 | Oct. 14 |
| Scott County Extension Office 1130 Cincinnati Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324 | Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Warren County Conservation District 925 Lovers Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42103 | Oct. 9, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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