We will be planting chestnuts at several of our orchards this spring. The schedule below is tentative and may be changed for weather or other circumstances. This schedule will be updated regularly as additional plantings get added or need to be rescheduled. Bring work gloves and plenty of water, and protection from sun and ticks.
Saturday, June 6th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Litchfield, Wigwam Brook Preserve orchard, Lipeka Rd. Planting and orchard dedication ceremony. See event details here: https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-wigwam-brook-chestnut-orchard-dedication/.
Sunday, June 7th 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Stafford, Norcross Seed Orchard, 10 Lamb Rd, Stafford.
Monday, June 8th 1:00 PM Mansfield, Joshua’s Trust office at 624 Wormwood Hill Rd. in Mansfield.
Tuesday, June 9th 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Willington, We will be starting a new orchard in Willington on private property. Please contact moc.liamg@retpahctc.fcat if you would like to help. Directions will be provided.
Sunday, June 14th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Winchester Land Trust Hurlbut Field chestnut orchard, 670 Grantville Rd., Winchester Center. Park at the kiosk and follow the trail to the chestnut orchard.
