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CHESTNUT HARVEST SCHEDULE

CHESTNUT HARVESTING
September 16th through September 23

Due to time constraints on my schedule this year, my time this harvest season will be limited.  If anyone would like to help harvest burs during the last two weeks of September, please let us know.  We will be focusing on wild trees where we will need more representation in our GCOs, but we could also use nuts to give to TACF for fund raising or research projects from the other known nut producing trees.  Tree locations include Suffield, Thompson, Bristol, and Mystic in addition to the locations listed below.  If anyone else would like to help, please let us know by replying to this email along with times of availability or contact me directly at moc.liamg@tuntsehcttawsj.

Saturday, September 17th, 9:00 AM  Wyantenock SF in Warren. Meet at the parking area on Rt 341 (across from 182 Woodville Rd.).

12:00 AM. Nassahegan SF in Burlington.  Meet at the end of Miller Rd. Burlington.  This area is difficult to walk across the harvest slash, but help is needed to carry ladders to the trees.

3:00 PM  Birge Pond, Bristol.  Meet in the parking area at Birge Pond on Ambler Rd.

Sunday, September 18th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM- Old Lyme Library and Nehantic State Forest Goodwin Trail in East Lyme. Meet at 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme at 9:00 AM and after quickly collecting the burs that we had manually pollinated this past summer, we will travel to the Parking area at the end of Holmes Rd in East Lyme.  We will hike about 2-3 miles on a loop to collect burs from several nut-producing trees along the way.  The forest road is generally easy to travel, but one steep foot path and off trail hiking will be encountered.

Monday, Spetember 19th, 10:00 AM Lambtown Rd, Mystic – We will be investigating a report of flowering chestnut trees in the area of the powerline cut and harvest any burs we can find on the trees there.

Tuesday, September 20th,  7:45 AM, McLean Game Refuge, Granby – Meet at the parking area on Rt. 202 .  Harvest being done by Eversource.  Possibly going to Cider Mill Rd after to harvest with Eversource there as well.

Thursday, September 22nd, 10:30 AM Renbrook School, West Hartford – Harvest being done by Eversource.

12:00 PM, Suffield, North Stone St Powerline cut

Friday, September 23rd, 6:00 PM ELCCT Powerline cut on Willis St, Bristol.  Meet at the parking area just inside the gate on Willis St.

Location of sites and times are still being determined and will continually be updated on this website.

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Especially if you're under a canopy of American chestnuts... ... See MoreSee Less

Especially if youre under a canopy of American chestnuts...

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Unless, of course, it's fall. Then the chestnut seed pods are falling from the trees and creating a floor covered in pins and needles so sharp that it puts sweetgum to shame. You wouldn't want to be laying under the chestnut canopy then!

I'm about ready to put a tree outfront of my house. Needing some shade? I would love to have a seedling sent to me of a chestnut American chestnut.? I would put it out front of my house probably

I live in Barboursville, WV and wanted to know if i can buy a seedling or how i go about acquiring one! Thank you!

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Today was the last day of controlled pollinations in the southern region. Many thanks to the NC/SC Chapter members who came out to help! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for your hard work!

I'm in south Arkansas. We had miniature Chestnut call chink a pin which got wiped out in the 50s. I have found two this spring 2025. They are small.

Hello, is this a chestnut tree?

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This summer, we’re aiming to produce 1,000 hand-pollinated nuts for our genomic-assisted breeding program, and each one is a vital step toward restoring the American chestnut.

Producing a single nut takes time, tools, and teamwork. From pollination to harvest, every step is a vital part of the process to ensure that each nut has the best chance possible to grow into a more blight-resistant tree.

Here’s what goes into a single $25 nut:

Pollination Bag: $5
Hand Pollination Process: $5
Harvesting the Nut: $5
Shucking & Storing: $5
Equipment & Fuel: $5
Total per Nut: $25

By supporting just one nut, you’re helping us bring the American chestnut back to our forests. Support a handful, and you’re helping to rebuild an entire ecosystem.

This nutty campaign only runs from June 3 to 23, and we’ve got 1,000 nuts to grow. Join us!
support.tacf.org/nuts
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Would the Chestnut tree grow well in the upper Midwest?

Question, why don’t you just plant the seeds/trees in an orchard and let nature pollinate them? That would reduce the cost exponentially and sell the seeds by the bag full? So people can then plant them in mass? Also, Why only 1000 seeds when one tree can produce more than that?

Howdy. He have four American Chestnuts together, growing opposite of several Chinese. They are about 20 years old. An interesting study.

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Is this possibly in the Chestnut family?

There are two work opportunities on June 7, 2025 for members of the WV Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation.

The first is at the U.S. Forest Service property at 459 Nursery Bottom Road, Parsons. Work will begin at 10:00AM at the 'American Chestnut' sign. We will lay out spots for a 100-tree orchard that will be planted next spring. We also will weed the existing orchard and conduct other miscellaneous tasks. Bring gloves, water and lunch. A bathroom is available.

The second opportunity is at Jennings Randolph Lake north of Elk Garden in Mineral County. Forty American chestnut trees will be planted at the Roger Craig campground. Work will begin at 9:00 am. Bring gloves, water and a snack. This work is conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
If you are available to assist at either of these two work sites, it will be much appreciated.
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There are two work opportunities on June 7, 2025 for members of the WV Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation. The first is at the U.S. Forest Service property at 459 Nursery Bottom Road, Parsons. Work will begin at 10:00AM at the American Chestnut sign. We will lay out spots for a 100-tree orchard that will be planted next spring. We also will weed the existing orchard and conduct other miscellaneous tasks. Bring gloves, water and lunch. A bathroom is available.The second opportunity is at Jennings Randolph Lake north of Elk Garden in Mineral County. Forty American chestnut trees will be planted at the Roger Craig campground. Work will begin at 9:00 am. Bring gloves, water and a snack. This work is conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.If you are available to assist at either of these two work sites, it will be much appreciated.
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