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2024 Annual Meeting

Saturday, January 20, 2024

The Indiana Chapter of TACF is hosting our annual meeting plus a little celebration for TACF’s 40th anniversary! Please join us for a day of science talks, chapter business, and a tour of the trees at the Martell Forest (weather dependent). We’d love to meet you and talk trees in person!

8:30am – 5pm
John S. Wright Forestry Center, Martell Forest
1007 N 725 W.
West Lafayette, Indiana 47906

Our Mission

To restore the American chestnut tree to its native range within the woodlands of the eastern United States, using a scientific research and breeding program developed by its founders.

The American Chestnut Foundation is restoring a species – and in the process, creating a template for restoration of other tree and plant species.

The Indiana Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation is tasked with developing regionally adapted families of American chestnut trees (ie, specific to Indiana mother trees) and other state-related tasks.

The Indiana Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation is tasked with developing regionally adapted families of American chestnut trees (ie, specific to Indiana mother trees) and other state-related tasks.

Meadowview (TACF’s main orchard in Virginia) harvested its first blight-resistant nuts in 2005. Indiana has 2 completed families and has begun reforestation trials with potentially blight-resistant American-type trees, using sound ecological principles. The return of the American chestnut to its former niche in the Appalachian hardwood forest eco-system is a major restoration project that requires a multi-faceted effort involving 6,000 members and volunteers, research, sustained funding and most important, a sense of the past and a hope for the future.

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Happening this week! In WNC and curious about American chestnuts? This documentary screening has you covered!

This free screening of TACF's documentary CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut will be shown at Asheville Pizza and Brewing, followed by a Q&A with TACF sstaff. Registration is required for this free event, visit forms.monday.com/forms/9ebb947ec489d7166913bd24fc70699b?r=use1 or scan the QR code to sign up.
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Happening this week! In WNC and curious about American chestnuts? This documentary screening has you covered!

This free screening of TACFs documentary CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut will be shown at Asheville Pizza and Brewing, followed by a Q&A with TACF sstaff. Registration is required for this free event, visit https://forms.monday.com/forms/9ebb947ec489d7166913bd24fc70699b?r=use1 or scan the QR code to sign up.

There are so many magical quotes from Bob Ross about happy little trees, but this one sums it up nicely. This is dedicated to all the friends of the American chestnut. Together we can make the world a little greener and brighter. ... See MoreSee Less

There are so many magical quotes from Bob Ross about happy little trees, but this one sums it up nicely. This is dedicated to all the friends of the American chestnut. Together we can make the world a little greener and brighter.

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Definitely agree.

Bob Ross was an American treasure.

Virginia friends, more seed orchard planting events are coming up!

MARCH 16th: Banshee Reeks
MARCH 23rd: Sky Meadows State Park

Join us at either of these events (or both!) to help us sow chestnuts. Follow the links for further details.

March 16: tacf.org/event/va-seed-orchard-planting-banshee-reeks/
March 23: tacf.org/event/va-seed-orchard-planting-sky-meadows-state-park/
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Virginia friends, more seed orchard planting events are coming up! 

MARCH 16th: Banshee Reeks
MARCH 23rd: Sky Meadows State Park

Join us at either of these events (or both!) to help us sow chestnuts. Follow the links for further details. 

March 16: https://tacf.org/event/va-seed-orchard-planting-banshee-reeks/
March 23: https://tacf.org/event/va-seed-orchard-planting-sky-meadows-state-park/

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Join us March 15 from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (ET), for TACF's next LIVE Chestnut Chat.

As chestnut enthusiasts, we often find ourselves sharing complex scientific information with friends, family, and colleagues. The good news is that you can make your science presentations more effective!

In this episode, Penn State’s Michael Alley will speak about a better way: the assertion-evidence approach. With this method, a speaker builds the talk upon key messages supported by visual evidence. Michael’s research has found that assertion-evidence talks are more focused and better understood by audiences. Join us to learn how to step up your science presentation game!

Visit the link for more information or to sign up. tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-assertion-evidence-approach-to-presentations/
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Join us March 15 from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (ET), for TACFs next LIVE Chestnut Chat. 

As chestnut enthusiasts, we often find ourselves sharing complex scientific information with friends, family, and colleagues. The good news is that you can make your science presentations more effective! 

In this episode, Penn State’s Michael Alley will speak about a better way: the assertion-evidence approach. With this method, a speaker builds the talk upon key messages supported by visual evidence. Michael’s research has found that assertion-evidence talks are more focused and better understood by audiences. Join us to learn how to step up your science presentation game!

Visit the link for more information or to sign up. https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-assertion-evidence-approach-to-presentations/Image attachmentImage attachment

The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is hiring! We're seeking a highly organized full-time Operations Specialist. The Operations Specialist is the face of TACF and is the first point of contact for all visitors to the national office in Asheville. They will balance a variety of responsibilities and must possess a high degree of flexibility, professional attitude, and initiative. The ideal candidate will understand a nonprofit environment and have a strong commitment to service.

Applications close at 12:00PM on March 22, 2024. Please visit the employment page for a complete job description and additional details. tacf.org/employment/
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The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is hiring! Were seeking a highly organized full-time Operations Specialist. The Operations Specialist is the face of TACF and is the first point of contact for all visitors to the national office in Asheville. They will balance a variety of responsibilities and must possess a high degree of flexibility, professional attitude, and initiative. The ideal candidate will understand a nonprofit environment and have a strong commitment to service.

Applications close at 12:00PM on March 22, 2024. Please visit the employment page for a complete job description and additional details. https://tacf.org/employment/
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