07.12.2023

Today’s Forecast

95º | Partly cloudy | 24% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:41 a.m. | Sunset 8:57 p.m.

Plant a tree, help our city

Help grow Louisville’s tree canopy

two women standing on opposite sides of a newly planted tree

Volunteers participate in a Louisville Grows + Green Heart Louisville tree planting collaboration. | Photo by Becca Trueman

According to Louisville Grows, a 45% urban tree canopy — or the part of a city that is shaded by trees — is recommended. However, the average canopy in some Derby City neighborhoods is only 15-22% — and our city is losing ~54,000 trees every ear.

Thankfully, Louisville Grows and Trees Louisville are focused on growing a greener LOU + you can help, too.

🌳 Louisville Grows
This group features a neighborhood-based urban forestry program that focuses on 21 areas in west and south Louisville. Its goal is to rebuild our urban tree canopy by planting 1,000 trees every year.

How to get involved:

Join the Citizen Forester Program. You’ll help educate the public + advocate for and inspect trees during the summer.
Sign up for neighborhood plantings, which are held from November through April. Check the event calendar for upcoming dates.
Canvas with staff members as they connect with residents to find “treecipients.” These LOU residents will care for newly planted trees.
Help grow plants at the greenhouse.

three people planting a tree in a green area within the city — In addition to planting trees, you can help the Louisville Grows team by helping to keep its greenhouse and other facilities in tip-top shape.
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Photo by LOUtoday

🌳 Trees Louisville
This organization is solely committed to the preservation and expansion of our city’s tree canopy. It supports and partners with like-minded organizations like Olmstead Parks Conservancy and Louisville Parks & Recreation. Its overarching goal is to reach the recommended tree canopy coverage of 45%.

How to get involved:

Become a Canopy Corps Volunteer to assist with planting, pruning, watering, and mulching projects.
Engage with the community through outreach events as a Special Events & Educational Volunteer.
Put your love of horticulture into words by writing op-ed or educational pieces for the organization’s blog.
Mark your calendar for Tree Week, which will be held Saturday, October 7-Saturday, October 17. The annual event features tree-centric events throughout Jefferson County, like tree planting activities, nature walks, book clubs, and more.

Events

Wednesday, July 12

Moss Wall Art | Wednesday, July 12 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Pretty Decent, 2235 Frankfort Ave., Ste. 107, Louisville | $50 | Create your own living work of art and get discounts on bar drinks + merchandise.

Thursday, July 13

Bourbon & Botanicals | Thursday, July 13 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Rd., Crestwood | $10-$20 | Bring your chairs and enjoy classic rock music from Coventry Hill.

Friday, July 14

Louisville Bats vs. Nashville Sounds | Friday, July 14 | 7:15 p.m. | Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., Louisville | $9-$55 | Sip on $6 margaritas while watching the Bats play + enjoy fireworks after the game.
Cinema Safari: “Sing 2" | Friday, July 14 | 8-11 p.m. | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $0-$5 | See an animated musical on a giant inflatable screen under the stars.

Saturday, July 15

Bluegrass VegFest | Saturday, July 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville | Free | Try plant-based foods, learn how to make vegan cheese, and hear from inspiring veg-focused speakers.
Savage Saturdays with DJ Champagne Bangers | Saturday, July 15 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Hear funk, hip hop, and other tunes while sipping a frosty pint.

Events calendar here

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Last Call

💸 Deals on deals on deals

The best 2023 Prime Day deals to upgrade every room in the house

A photo of the Samsung TV "The Frame" with an oil painting of a tree displayed.

Yup, it’s on sale — snag the Samsung TV that doubles as a work of art. | Photo via Amazon

Boy, do we have good news for you: Amazon’s Prime Day deals are here. Browse our favorites:

Prime Day deal: SAMSUNG The Frame TV, ~~$1,497.99~~ $987.99 — Finally get a magazine-worthy living room with a TV that looks like a picture frame and displays art when it’s turned off.

Prime Day deal: Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, ~~$329~~ $229 — This tried and true favorite has up to 22 hours of battery life.

Shop top deals for home

News Notes

Open

Renshoku Ramen’s brick-and-mortar opens today at 5 p.m. The Old Louisville dinner destination at 1161 S. 2nd St. is serving up classic and original noodle soups made from local ingredients. It will be open 5-9 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday.

Drink

Kim Kardashian is coming to LOU — well, sort of. Local beverage brand Alani Nu announced a partnership with the celebrity, who has a new drink named after her. Dubbed “Kimade,” the strawberry lemonade-flavored concoction will soon be sold on AlaniNu.com at $29.99 for a 12-pack. (WLKY)

Ranked

It’s official — we have the best water in the country. Kentucky ranked No. 1 in a study by J.D. Power, which determined water rankings based on customers’ feedback regarding quality and reliability. Excuse us while we get some of that Louisville Pure Tap. (CNBC)

Cause

Copper & Kings will host Brandy on the Banks 12-3 p.m. this Saturday, July 15. The free event will feature local artists, live music, and competitive water games with prizes. Donations are encouraged and will benefit Kentucky Waterways Alliance.

Edu

Louisville attorney Darryl Isaacs — better known as “The Hammer” — is hosting The Hammer’s Great Backpack Giveaway this Friday, July 14. School supplies + 5,000 backpacks will be distributed to families at McFerran Preparatory Academy (1900 S. 7th St.) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (WDRB)

Arts

A new Speed Art Museum display features pieces of green candy arranged to resemble a winding river. The interactive art exhibit ties into the garden theme of the adjacent Breonna Taylor portrait. Guests are encouraged to take candy from the artwork, which will be displayed until 2024. (Louisville Public Media)

The Word

Broncearse. Start using it in conversation in three weeks.*

Trending

It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day. Shop the deals, including 30% off the TV that looks like a picture frame on your wall.*

Environment

Save money mowing

Save money mowing the lawn

backyard with trees, bushes, flowers, and ponds

Keeping a garden this green requires serious maintenance, but it doesn’t have to harm the environment. | Photo by LOUtoday

Gas-powered lawn equipment typically has less upfront costs, but their use creates long-term effects. They can produce high levels of air pollutants.

Lawn Care for Cleaner Air — a Jefferson County rebate program — gives residents an additional incentive to switch from gas to electric. All you need is proof of residency, like a driver’s license, to request rebates.

The allowances go up to $50 per item, depending on the equipment type and whether they are trade-ins. Rebates are available for:

Electric push mowers
Reel mowers
Electric leaf blowers
String trimmers
Mower batteries
Trimmer/blower batteries

Bonus: Higher rebates are offered when old equipment is dropped off at one of three approved recycling facilities. See the list.

Shop

It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day sales — aka, discounts on everything from iPads to furniture to nugget ice makers. Surf the sales or check out our picks. Note: Deals may be subject to change.

Family

Keep crumbs and messes under control with the iRobot Roomba that empties itself — it’s $400 off (yes, you read that right).

Eat

Bread makers are making a comeback, and we totally get why (read: soft, warm, homemade bread). Snag the Hamilton Beach Bread Maker that’s $34 off.

Arts

Customize tees, pillows, and totes with the Cricut Heat Press Machine’s pro-level heat-transfer that lasts through repeated washes. Get it while it’s 20% off.

Outdoors

Keep comfy and cool this summer with wear-anywhere black running shorts, discounted down from $24.99 to $18.39.

Answered

Last week we asked, “What would you like to see in the former Bank of Louisville building?”

11-story blue brick building — Plans for the blue-brick building at 500 W. Broadway are yet to be determined.
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Photo by LOUtoday

We received ~60 responses, the most original being “a museum dedicated to all things blue.” Most of you, however, are hoping the West Broadway building becomes affordable housing.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Lennie

From the editor

It’s been over a year since I last planted trees with Louisville Grows, but I’m looking forward to getting involved again. On hot days, it gives me an excuse to stop for a cool, sweet treat afterward. And during the winter, those tree-planting events give me the push I need to get outside despite the cold.

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