Maryland Chapter

Fox Haven Orchard

This orchard was inoculated and rouged in 2012 and 2013. The final culling was performed in 2015. Presently, 28 trees across 7 lines remain for open pollination and seed production. They are listed below. These remaining trees were selected for blight resistance and American chestnut characteristics (tall and straight). Seed from these trees have been planted in our seed orchard.

Address:
3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755
(see map below)

Contacts:
Darryl Johnson- steward

Directions:
From intersection of I-270, I -70 and US 15 in Frederick, MD,  Take US 15 S/340 W toward Harpers Ferry and Charles Town. Stay on 340 when 15 exits to the left. Take next exit (Jefferson/Lander Road) and keep to
the right. At traffic light, take a left (on MD 180). Take a right onto Old Middletown Road. (This intersection is near the middle of the old town, and is easy to miss. If you get to Hemps and the bakery, you’ve gone too far.) In less than a mile, turn left onto Poffenberger Road. Poffenberger makes a sharp curve to the right. Turn into the next driveway on the right, and follow the driveway uphill and to the left. Park on the asphalt.

Yater11A – 35, 139, 335, 386, 444
HH – 102, 185, 283
T156 – 41, 424, 431, 497
SW901/805 – 29, 142, 435, 504
Knapp – 658, 696, 801, 894
WM47A – 662, 840, 891
Man41A – 714, 715, 734, 939, 942

An Excel spreadsheet map of the Fox Haven orchard is available for downloading here.

The original planting:
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One year ago volunteers gathered at Pryor Orchard in Edneyville, NC and planted chestnuts seeds gathered on the Appalachian Trail by NC/SC Chapter member Jon Taylor, who also led a planting demonstration at the start of the event.

To see find out about volunteer and planting events in your neck of the woods, visit our events calendar at tacf.org/events/category/tacf/
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One year ago volunteers gathered at Pryor Orchard in Edneyville, NC and planted chestnuts seeds gathered on the Appalachian Trail by NC/SC Chapter member Jon Taylor, who also led a planting demonstration at the start of the event.

To see find out about volunteer and planting events in your neck of the woods, visit our events calendar at https://tacf.org/events/category/tacf/

HAPPENING IN TWO DAYS!

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 10:00AM 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 to restore the American chestnut!

Please note that the terrain we are planting on has a lot of brush and debris, it is not easy to get around. If you have movement issues I recommend selecting another of our volunteer events. Bring water, lunch/snacks, bug spray or sunscreen if needed, and gardening gloves. We will have all the equipment required for planting.

Please visit the link for more information. tacf.org/event/planting-at-lesesne-state-forest/
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HAPPENING IN TWO DAYS! 

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 10:00AM 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 to restore the American chestnut!

Please note that the terrain we are planting on has a lot of brush and debris, it is not easy to get around. If you have movement issues I recommend selecting another of our volunteer events. Bring water, lunch/snacks, bug spray or sunscreen if needed, and gardening gloves. We will have all the equipment required for planting.

Please visit the link for more information. https://tacf.org/event/planting-at-lesesne-state-forest/

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Guess no accountants will participate

TACF'S documentary CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut has received another award, and isn't it cool looking?

TACF was honored to learn that the film was recently selected as the winner in the Best Environmental Film category at the Lookout Wild Film Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Lookout Wild Film Festival has been bringing together outdoor adventure and conservation films from around the world for more than ten years. This annual event took place January 11-14, 2024 and showcased more than 60 films.

If you'd like to schedule your own showing of Clear Day Thunder, visit www.rescuingtheamericanchestnut.com/
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TACFS documentary CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut has received another award, and isnt it cool looking? 

TACF was honored to learn that the film was recently selected as the winner in the Best Environmental Film category at the Lookout Wild Film Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

The Lookout Wild Film Festival has been bringing together outdoor adventure and conservation films from around the world for more than ten years. This annual event took place January 11-14, 2024 and showcased more than 60 films. 

If youd like to schedule your own showing of Clear Day Thunder, visit https://www.rescuingtheamericanchestnut.com/

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Shouldn’t TACF be concentrating on restoring the American chestnut not on making a movie. Is that really the best use of funds?

Join us on April 19, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EDT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat, where we'll talk all about growing chestnuts!

In this episode, we will cover all the basics of planting, growing, and maintaining American chestnut trees. TACF staff and expert volunteers will talk about how to plant chestnuts from seed and from seedlings, including bareroot and containerized seedlings, as well as considerations for planting in the spring versus the fall. Bring your questions and don’t miss this Chestnut Chat that is sure to become an instant classic.

Visit the link to save your spot! tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-growing-chestnuts/
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Join us on April 19, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EDT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat, where well talk all about growing chestnuts!

In this episode, we will cover all the basics of planting, growing, and maintaining American chestnut trees. TACF staff and expert volunteers will talk about how to plant chestnuts from seed and from seedlings, including bareroot and containerized seedlings, as well as considerations for planting in the spring versus the fall. Bring your questions and don’t miss this Chestnut Chat that is sure to become an instant classic.

Visit the link to save your spot! https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-growing-chestnuts/

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To everyone who feels the the same way, we see you ✨ 🌳 💚

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I fear for the earth. She’s losing her battle. Tree cutters and lawn services loud and devasting . All the time.😭

Definitely true

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