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CT-TACF 2026 Tentative Spring Orchard Planting Schedule

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.

 

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The American Chestnut Foundation
4 days ago
The American Chestnut Foundation

We're grateful to see the important work of American chestnut restoration highlighted by Wild Appalachia.

The segment features WV Chapter member Mark Double and TACF partner Dr. Amy Metheny of WVU, who share why restoring this iconic native tree matters and the progress being made in West Virginia and beyond.

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my daughter in mt pleasant ny ( catskills) has a huge american chestnut tree in front of her 1904 home. somehow it missed the blight

I just sent this as email to Governor Morrisey in West Virginia. Please do the same and send to everyone and anyone who may be able to help in an effort to save Clements Nursery American Chestnut Grove. "Dear Governor Morrisey. I have learned that a private corporation plans to destroy the grove of American Chestnut trees at Clements Nursery. For the love of god and all that is good in this world please help to preserve these American Chestnut trees. There are not that many genuine American Chestnut trees that are still growing and what you have there in West Virginia is a national treasure that cannot be replaced with any amount of money, gold or riches. I among with many other multi generational Americans believe this grove of trees should be a treasured working national historic landmark producing seeds and seedling for reestablishing genuine pure American Chestnut trees in our Appalachian Mountains and throughout our country."

The American Chestnut Foundation
5 days ago
The American Chestnut Foundation

October is packed with opportunities to support American chestnut restoration! Join us in shucking chestnuts for open-fire roasting this winter and next spring’s plantings, or celebrate at an American Chestnut Festival near you. Don’t see an event hosted by your Chapter? Reach out to learn how you can help during the busy harvest season.

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October is packed with opportunities to support American chestnut restoration! Join us in shucking chestnuts for open-fire roasting this winter and next spring’s plantings, or celebrate at an American Chestnut Festival near you. Don’t see an event hosted by your Chapter? Reach out to learn how you can help during the busy harvest season.Need more information about an event? Visit: https://tacf.org/events/category/tacf/Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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I just sent this as email to Governor Morrisey in West Virginia. Please do the same and send to everyone and anyone who may be able to help in an effort to save Clements Nursery American Chestnut Grove. "Dear Governor Morrisey. I have learned that a private corporation plans to destroy the grove of American Chestnut trees at Clements Nursery. For the love of god and all that is good in this world please help to preserve these American Chestnut trees. There are not that many genuine American Chestnut trees that are still growing and what you have there in West Virginia is a national treasure that cannot be replaced with any amount of money, gold or riches. I among with many other multi generational Americans believe this grove of trees should be a treasured working national historic landmark producing seeds and seedling for reestablishing genuine pure American Chestnut trees in our Appalachian Mountains and throughout our country."

And just FYI, Umit Sedar, OMU (university) in Turkey got a lot of seed from Lockwood for their breeding program. Yes, I will join the zoom meeting on the 9th. Sandy

Why aren't you folks screaming about the Clements Tree Farm destruction? 2/3 for a data center??? The destruction is supposed to be underway Nov 1st! What are the arborists doing to at least save whats on those 100 acres? Why isn't this in your newsletter and website?

The American Chestnut Foundation
1 week ago
The American Chestnut Foundation

We love to see so many people come together for American chestnut restoration.Back in August, Meadowview Research Farm staff members Lucinda Wigfield and Brian Henrich attended the NE-2333 meeting: Biological Improvement of Chestnut through Technologies that Address Management of the Species and its Pathogens and Pests. The meeting provided an opportunity to connect with fellow researchers, learn from a variety of presentations, and share in the latest developments in chestnut research and restoration.
As part of the meeting, Lucinda and Brian also joined a field trip to Johns Creek, getting an up-close look at chestnut research and restoration efforts in the field.
We’re glad that Meadowview staff were able to learn with other scientists and to be part of the ongoing work to restore this important native tree!
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We love to see so many people come together for American chestnut restoration.
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