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Maryland Chapter Fall Meeting & 2nd Annual Maryland American Chestnut Festival!

Join Us for the Maryland Chapter Fall Meeting& 2nd Annual Maryland American Chestnut Festival!

Join fellow American Chestnut enthusiasts for an afternoon of learning, fellowship, and celebration of our efforts to restore this iconic American tree.

The event is free and family-friendly, and everyone interested in American Chestnuts is welcome.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026   Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Milkhouse Brewery – 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21171

Admission: FREE — and family-friendly!

Featured Demonstrations

How to Plant and Care for a Chestnut Seedling — or Any Tree Seedling

How to Roast Chestnuts

How to enjoy our own unique chestnut lager

Agenda

12:00 PM – Pre-meeting setup

12:30–1:00 PM – Maryland Chapter Business Meeting

1:00–1:30 PM – Demonstration: How to Plant a Chestnut Seed or Seedling

1:30–5:30 PM – Enjoy good conversation with fellow chestnut enthusiasts, seedling sales, and chapter apparel sales – and don’t forget our 2026 chestnut lager!!!!

5:30–6:00 PM – Wrap-up

The meeting and festival will be held in the covered pavilion.

Milkhouse Brewery opens at 1:00 PM and will feature a food truck and a special tap of their chestnut lager. Come enjoy the great company, learn more about American Chestnuts, and talk chestnuts with fellow enthusiasts!

For more information about the brewery, visit Milkhouse Brewery.

Have questions about chestnuts? Contact the Maryland Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation at gro.fcat@retpahCDM.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Bring your family, bring your questions, and bring your enthusiasm for the American Chestnut!

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The American Chestnut Foundation
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Way to go Lake!

The American Chestnut Foundation
2 days ago
The American Chestnut Foundation

In 2020, signs of chestnut blight appeared on one of the largest known American chestnut stands in the country, leading to the difficult decision about how to preserve its legacy.

Read the story of this remarkable stand: ivtlogs.com/american-chestnut/

Then follow us for our next post, where we'll share how the remaining trees from this historic stand were harvested to become part of a display at the National Museum of Forest Service History. You'll also get a preview of an upcoming article from our award-winning Chestnut magazine that tells the rest of this bittersweet story.

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In 2020, signs of chestnut blight appeared on one of the largest known American chestnut stands in the country, leading to the difficult decision about how to preserve its legacy.Read the story of this remarkable stand: https://ivtlogs.com/american-chestnut/ Then follow us for our next post, where well share how the remaining trees from this historic stand were harvested to become part of a display at the National Museum of Forest Service History. Youll also get a preview of an upcoming article from our award-winning Chestnut magazine that tells the rest of this bittersweet story.#explore #news #americanchestnut #hope #newlife
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Actually… some of the American chestnut in the Forest Service Museum came from northern Indiana

I find nut bearing American chestnut trees here in the NJ Ramapo’s but when the trees reach 6to8 inches in diameter the bark peals off and the tree dies. Once it’s dead all new shoots appear at the base of the stump, the longest Ive seen nuts was 2 years in a row on a particular tree before the tree died.

A tried method to save Chestnut trees... When the signs of blight first start to appear on a tree, you take some dirt from the base of the tree, and a rag or towel and make a poltice, a bandage using the dirt, a little bit of water and wrap it around the infected tree. The blight bacteria doesn't exist in the dirt and will treat the ailing tree.

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The American Chestnut Foundation

Join us Friday and Saturday and enjoy speakers and events, including: social hours, Friday lunch and dinner, plus Saturday lunch! Add on a special orchard tour for just $20 more. Register now and get the early bird rate!

Can't join for the full event? Get the Half Day Pass and just come for Saturday. You still get the chance to add on a special orchard tour!

For more information visit: tacf.org/2026-american-chestnut-symposium/

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I may be there

November sixth and seventh……right in the rut!! 🤦‍♂️

Will they do well in zone 8, NE TX? Yesterday we hit a record high of 107’f and can plunge as low as -20’f. Average rainfall is 50+”/year.

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7 days ago
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When our founders and early volunteers started breeding blight-resistant American chestnuts decades ago, they knew restoration would take generations. Like the proverb says, true conservation is about planting for a future we may never see, but one that the younger generations will inherit. Today, we continue that legacy. Want to help us plant the forests of tomorrow?

Visit the following link to learn how to get involved: tacf.org/volunteer/

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When our founders and early volunteers started breeding blight-resistant American chestnuts decades ago, they knew restoration would take generations. Like the proverb says, true conservation is about planting for a future we may never see, but one that the younger generations will inherit. Today, we continue that legacy. Want to help us plant the forests of tomorrow? Visit the following link to learn how to get involved: https://tacf.org/volunteer/ #explore #Americanchestnut #ForestRestoration #SaveOurForests #InspirationalQuotes
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I planted quite a few American Chestnut trees from chestnuts I got from our local chapter of the ACF headed up by Herb Darling. All but 2 of them died. Mostly from the blight, but some because I planted them in soil that wasn’t drained enough. The 2 that are still alive are on a hill next to Lake Ontario. They’re doing great- even seem to be crowding out the nearby maple trees.

A society grows even more greater when old men plant American Chestnut Trees specifically in whose shade they shall never sit.

Only a fool would sit under a Chestnut tree now until December

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Have a great photo of an American chestnut tree, bloom, bur, leaf, restoration planting, volunteer event, or wildlife interaction? We'd love to see it! (Photo pictured taken by 2025 2rd place winner Eric Sizemore)

First Place receives:
- Their photo featured on the cover of a future issue of Chestnut magazine
- A one-year TACF Seed Level Membership (a $300 value!)
- TACF merchandise

Second and Third Place winners will receive:
- TACF swag
- Recognition alongside the first-place winner in the 2027 Spring/Summer issue of Chestnut.

Submit your entries by December 31, 2026.

Visit the following link for more information and complete submission details: tacf.org/2026-photo-contest/

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Have a great photo of an American chestnut tree, bloom, bur, leaf, restoration planting, volunteer event, or wildlife interaction? Wed love to see it! (Photo pictured taken by 2025 2rd place winner Eric Sizemore)First Place receives: - Their photo featured on the cover of a future issue of Chestnut magazine- A one-year TACF Seed Level Membership (a $300 value!) - TACF merchandiseSecond and Third Place winners will receive: - TACF swag - Recognition alongside the first-place winner in the 2027 Spring/Summer issue of Chestnut.Submit your entries by December 31, 2026.Visit the following link for more information and complete submission details: https://tacf.org/2026-photo-contest/ #AmericanChestnut #PhotoContest #TACF #ChestnutMagazine #ConservationPhotography #ForestRestoration #NaturePhotography
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Josh Roudebush win it all bro I might know a few big boys for the shot

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