by TACF | Oct 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Hal Brindley Many Indigenous cultures share a long history with the American chestnut tree. The tree provided an important supply of food and, in turn, many Indigenous Peoples managed landscapes to improve habitat for chestnut trees. Gathering Chestnuts, a...
by Jen Picicci | Sep 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
On Saturday, August 26, the Kentucky Chapter held a special annual meeting in Berea. This year, in addition to the usual chapter business, a fun and informative 40th anniversary event took place, which included talks from TACF staff and KY Chapter members, a viewing...
by TACF | Jul 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Hill Craddock, TN Chapter President The Tennessee Chapter held a very successful one-day pollination workshop on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the beautiful Chestnut Ridge Orchard in Middle Tennessee. The pollination workshop was led by TN Chapter President, Hill...
by Jules Smith | Jul 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Ken Darnell, KY Chapter President Kentucky Chapter partners and volunteers showed awesome teamwork in pollination efforts this year. Our American chestnut tree flowers matured over a wide range of dates in June 2023. This year we created a chart of “Prime Flower...
by TACF | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
On April 27, 2023, The American Chestnut Foundation’s (TACF) Board of Directors announced that conservation leader Dr. William Pitt has been appointed President & CEO of TACF. Dr. Pitt will further the organization’s mission currently led by President & CEO...
by TACF | Apr 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
PHOTO CREDIT: “Standing Out in a Crowd” by Matt Nichols, winner of the 2019 American Chestnut Photo Contest. It is time again to begin thinking about your best photos of American chestnut or American chestnut hybrids for entry into this year’s contest. We enjoy...
