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Templeton Foundation

Video of Chestnut Project by the Templeton Foundation, one of our donors.

Animated Short

Summary of the history of the American chestnut and efforts to bring it back.

American Chestnut from Kindea Labs on Vimeo.

Planting Chestnut Seeds

Chapter president Allen Nichols demonstrates how to plant American chestnut seeds.

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WANTED: information leading to the identification of this man for creating the world's most amazing and horrifying American chestnut costume.

The Facts:
1. Photo was taken on June 28, 1996 according to date stamp.
2. Photo has been circulated by TACF Chief Conservation Coordinator Sara Fitzsimmons for many years but she has no idea where it came from.
3. Google Image Search returns no matches on the web.
4. Eep.
5. The nut of an American chestnut does have a tassel on top. And we have to assume the green part is meant to be a chestnut bur... right?
6. Wow.
7. There are seedlings in milk cartons on the table so it is safe to assume this was a chestnut-related event, and not an open house where fathers in the military are invited to attend a Furry Convention.

If you or someone you love came into contact with this man 27 years and 9 months ago today, please come forward with any information.

Together we can solve one of the greatest mysteries in the history of American chestnut conservation.
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WANTED: information leading to the identification of this man for creating the worlds most amazing and horrifying American chestnut costume.

The Facts:
1. Photo was taken on June 28, 1996  according to date stamp.
2. Photo has been circulated by TACF Chief Conservation Coordinator Sara Fitzsimmons for many years but she has no idea where it came from.
3. Google Image Search returns no matches on the web.
4. Eep.
5. The nut of an American chestnut does have a tassel on top. And we have to assume the green part is meant to be a chestnut bur... right?
6. Wow.
7. There are seedlings in milk cartons on the table so it is safe to assume this was a chestnut-related event, and not an open house where fathers in the military are invited to attend a Furry Convention.

If you or someone you love came into contact with this man 27 years and 9 months ago today, please come forward with any information. 

Together we can solve one of the greatest mysteries in the history of American chestnut conservation.Image attachment

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BIRDD is the word! Buh buh buh Birdd Birdd Birdd, Birdd is the word.

Ladies and gentlemen the mystery has officially been solved. Thanks to Dave Hsu who tracked down the perpetrator of this incredible costume at 2:56 pm today. Hopefully more information to follow soon.

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Ask away!

Our April 19 Chestnut Chat will provide detailed instructions on how to grow chestnuts. But we need to hear your questions so we know what to cover!

Please add your questions in the comments below and we will do our best to cover them all in the April Chestnut Chat.

Remember there are no dumb questions! We encourage everybody, from complete beginners to seasoned pros, to join in.

Let's grow some chestnuts!

Can't wait for an answer? Check out our Growing Chestnuts page in the meantime at tacf.org/growing-chestnuts
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Ask away!

Our April 19 Chestnut Chat will provide detailed instructions on how to grow chestnuts. But we need to hear your questions so we know what to cover!

Please add your questions in the comments below and we will do our best to cover them all in the April Chestnut Chat.

Remember there are no dumb questions! We encourage everybody, from complete beginners to seasoned pros, to join in.

Lets grow some chestnuts!

Cant wait for an answer? Check out our Growing Chestnuts page in the meantime at https://tacf.org/growing-chestnuts

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What other kind of trees or vegetation should they NOT be plant near?

Is it ok to plant them with other varieties of chestnut trees near by?

Where can we find seedlings? Seeds?

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Did you know that TACF has 16 state chapters? They each host a variety of events over the year and here are some that are coming up soon.

Visit our events calendar for more information on these and other TACF happenings. tacf.org/events/category/tacf/
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Did you know that TACF has 16 state chapters? They each host a variety of events over the year and here are some that are coming up soon. 

Visit our events calendar for more information on these and other TACF happenings. https://tacf.org/events/category/tacf/

Thank you to everyone who attended a 40th Anniversary Celebration with their local chapter of TACF.

Top photo: Attendees of the TN Chapter Annual Meeting and 40th Anniversary Celebration, which took place at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.

Bottom photo: Attendees of the AL Chapter post-meeting enjoying some brews.

To read more about these and many other TACF happenings, visit the link to read our most recent eSprout newsletter. myemail.constantcontact.com/March-2024-eSprout--Documentary-Wins-an-Award--Domain-Change--Plantin...
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Thank you to everyone who attended a 40th Anniversary Celebration with their local chapter of TACF. 

Top photo: Attendees of the TN Chapter Annual Meeting and 40th Anniversary Celebration, which took place at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.

Bottom photo: Attendees of the AL Chapter post-meeting enjoying some brews. 

To read more about these and many other TACF happenings, visit the link to read our most recent eSprout newsletter. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/March-2024-eSprout--Documentary-Wins-an-Award--Domain-Change--Planting-Resources--TACF-News--Featured-Photo--Chapter-News.html?soid=1106103828995&aid=M8kn7e4P1A4

Thanks to everybody who joined us Tuesday for an American chestnut demonstration planting with Jamie Van Clief (TACF Regional Science Coordinator) and Jon Taylor (chestnut enthusiast extraordinaire) at West Asheville Park's edible garden in Asheville, NC!

To find a planting event near you, vist tacf.org/events (link in bio)
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Are those the 18-20’s from the TVA plot? Good use for them, glad to see

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