Come help plant 200 potentially root rot -esistant seeds at Cumberland State Forest! These trees will be monitored for root rot susceptibility and resistant trees will be incorporated into our breeding program. Planting will take place on April 2nd at 751 Oak Hill Rd, Cumberland, VA 23040. Note: this is an old house and we […]
Join us for a great day of educational presentations, food, and shared enthusiasm for the American chestnut. Buy your ticket or RSVP today! Where: Allen Theatre, 36 E. Main St. Annville, PA 17003 — Google MapWhen: Saturday, April 6 (8:30 AM to 2:30 PM) SPEAKERS AND PRESENTATIONS PROGRAM SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE) Tickets: $25 Student Discount: RSVP and pay $15 with […]
MDTACF is planting almost 900 chestnut seeds as part of a common garden experiment at the University of Maryland's Western Maryland Research and Education Center (WMREC) in Keedysville, MD. 18330 Keedysville Rd, Keedysville, MD. Note: address will take you to office, we will put up signs to get to the orchard. We will be planting […]
Save the date for TACF's Annual Spring Meeting, April 11-13, 2024. More information coming soon.
Meeting will be online The American Chestnut Foundation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82427954398 Meeting ID: 824 2795 4398 Passcode: 1904 Agenda coming soon - please send agenda items to Kathy
The VA Department of Forestry and VATACF will be planting 300 bareroot seedlings at Lesesne State Forest on Monday, April 15th. Planting will begin at 10 am and last until we are finished (likely 4-6 hours depending on how many folks come out). Please come out and help us plant these trees in our effort […]
Jack Swatt stands next to a wild American chestnut tree in Seymour, CT CT-TACF Presentation on the Restoration of The American Chestnut sponsored by The Heritage Land Trust Join Jack Swatt, President of the CT Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation for an informative talk about the American Chestnut tree. The American chestnut was a […]
Growing Chestnuts: Best Practices for Planting and Maintaining American Chestnut TreesJoin us on April 19, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat.Ready to get your hands dirty? Let's talk about growing chestnuts! In this episode, we will cover all the basics of planting, growing, and maintaining American chestnut trees. TACF […]
Come celebrate Earth Day with the CT chapter of TACF in Hollow Park at Woodbury. TACF volunteers will have a table in the park to tell you all about chestnuts! And David Liedlich, one of our members to the board of director, will lead a Tree Identification walk during the day. Happy Earth Day!
You are invited to help plant wild American chestnut seed at the Pryor Conservation Orchard located at 12 Will Hill Road, Hendersonville, NC. The planting event starts at 10:00 AM on April 20 and will conclude by early afternoon. Dress for field work, including sturdy shoes, gloves, and cap or hat. Bring a garden spade, […]
Jack Swatt stands next to a wild American chestnut tree in Seymour, CT CT-TACF Presentation on the Restoration of The American Chestnut sponsored by The White Memorial Conservation Center More than a century ago, nearly 4 billion American chestnut trees were growing in the eastern U.S. They were among the largest, tallest, and fastest-growing trees. […]
Celebrate the American chestnut at The John Bartram Arboretum. The day will begin at 10:00am with a keynote presentation by Dr. Greg Miller titled "Chestnuts in America." At 1:00pm we will lead a chestnut walk on Wildflower Hill and then plant American chestnuts at 2:00pm on Wildflower Hill. For more information on American chestnuts ahead […]
Doug Gillis, President of the Carolinas Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation, will discuss the demise and restoration of the American chestnut tree at the Huntersville Garden Club's meeting on April 24. The Garden Club will meet at Waterbean Coffee, 9705 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC starting at 6:00 PM and concluding at 7:30 PM.
On Thursday, April 25, Christ Church on 66 Middle Haddam Road in Middle Haddam will host a screening of “Clear Day Thunder”. The 52-minute documentary describes the rescuing of the American Chestnut tree. The screening will take place in the Christ Church Middle Haddam parish hall and run from 7-8:30 pm. Free parking for the […]
Join us for Arbor Day in Leesburg, VA Three chestnut seedlings will be planted at Ball's Bluff Regional Battlefield and Park in Leesburg, Virginia in celebration of Arbor Day. Please join us at 10AM on April 27th!
Come learn and explore with us at the Mountain Science Expo at the NC Arboretum in Asheville for a free STEM-oriented science festival where you can interact with scientists, explore nature, and grow your curiosity! The Mountain Science Expo is a part of the larger NC Science Festival, a state-wide and month-long event dedicated to […]
The Maryland Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is excited to invite you to our annual Spring Meeting. This is a fantastic opportunity to: Hear from leading experts · Dr. Douglas E. Norris (Johns Hopkins): gain insights into tick-borne disease · Bruce Levine (TACF Chapters Committee Chair): get an update on the latest advancements […]
FIND Outdoors, the Cradle of Forestry, and The American Chestnut Foundation invite you a Lunch & Learn plus special film screening event: CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut at the Cradle of Forestry. FIND Outdoors and the Cradle of Forestry play a significant role in preserving America’s forestry heritage and promoting sustainable land management […]