From Brian Phillips, Manager of External Communications, LG&E and KU

Louisville, Ky. — Applications are now available for "Plant for the Planet" grants from Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company to fund qualified tree-plantings by nonprofit or government entities.

The program awards matching grants in amounts of $500 to $5,000 to organizations with a history of successful tree plantings in the LG&E and KU service territories.

"Plant for the Planet has helped sustain and beautify a variety of sites, from mature woodlands to busy highways," said Laura Douglas, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Community Affairs for LG&E and KU.

From Gil Lawson

Frankfort, Ky. - The Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail is being connected with the Park City Bicycle and walking path. This will increase the total length of the trail to 10 miles and provide a great route for trail users to connect to the national park. The Kentucky Rails to Trails Council works to provide trail opportunities like this all over Kentucky. Find out about more about Kentucky Rails to Trails at www.kyrailtrail.org. 

Traveling west to Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, trail users will be excited to try out the newly created Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail. This trail totals a little over 11.5 miles and has seven access points so users can tailor their experience.

LOUISVILLE, KY - For its fourth year, the Louisville Zoo and Dare to Care Food Bank are partnering up to gather canned food for struggling Kentuckiana families by offering a special Zoo discount November 1 through February 28. To participate, Zoo guests just need to bring in at least one canned food item per person and receive $5 off Zoo admission. The discount also applies to Adventure Ticket packages which include admission and one ticket for the 4-D Theater which is presented by Ford Motor Company.

To date, the Zoo has collected 16,000 pounds of food thanks to the generosity of its visitors.