Natural Resources & Environmental Science

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Costa Rica Tropical Field Experience

NRES 201

Diving into natural resource issues at Mammoth Cave National Park.

Robinson Forest

Field Experience filled with outdoor experiential and discussion-based learning.

Internships

Internships allow NRES students to get into the thick of it.

Senior Capstone

Students partner with organizations to tackle real-world natural resource issues.

The University of Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Science program is the only interdisciplinary, environmental science degree at the University of Kentucky. NRES is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and field experiences necessary for a career in environmental science, natural resource management, and related fields or for further graduate education.

News & Events

Stephenson named director of UK Cooperative Extension Service

Stephenson begins her duties on Aug. 1.
The Arboretum to celebrate Arbor Day April 27

The Arboretum in Lexington honors and celebrates trees during the 28th observance of Arbor Day at The Arboretum.
The Arboretum’s Party for the Planet is ‘rooted’ in Earth Month

Party for the Planet, The Arboretum’s annual rite of spring, will be “Spreading Roots” during a month of events that offers special workshops and activities focused on environmental topics for adults and children.