by Audrey Owen | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Jules Smith, TACF Director of Communications Dolly on the set of Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut When an icon like Dolly Parton passes, the news travels fast and hits hard. She was truly larger than life. I seriously doubt there’s a person alive...
by TACF | Aug 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Bittersweet Before and After Story—large and historically significant American chestnut trees find a new home at the National Museum of Forest Service History. The story of the widely revered American chestnut stand in Wisconsin is one of hope, stewardship, and...
by TACF | Aug 4, 2026 | Press Release, Uncategorized
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) Secures $135,000 Foxwynd Foundation Fellowship Grant to Modernize ‘dentataBase’ Infrastructure. The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) announced today that its “dentataBase” modernization project has...
by TACF | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
See It, Snap It, Share It—Now Through December 31, 2026! 2025 1st Place photo “Burst of Bloom” by Joel Berg Ready to turn your love of the outdoors into bragging rights? The American Chestnut Photo Contest is back for 2026, and we...
by TACF | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Black History Month provides an important opportunity to honor the past while also recognizing how Black knowledge, leadership, and community continue to shape the present. From histories rooted in land and survival to modern platforms and outdoor spaces where...
by TACF | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) honors outstanding volunteer community builders and pillars across its network of 16 state chapters, as well as the vital partners who support and participate in the Foundation’s restoration efforts. Each year, TACF’s staff...
