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How Can I Contribute?

It is easier than you might think to make a contribution!

Looking to learn more and be a part of what we are doing? Everyone likes to be involved at different levels and we have many different ways that you can contribute to our mission. Whether you are just learning about the American chestnut or have been a passionate follower for years, there is something here for everyone.

Become a member- Your membership dollars support our efforts in restoring the American chestnut to Eastern forests. Membership also exposes you to a large network of passionate individuals and opportunities for involvement.
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Volunteer- There are several ways to offer your time and interests to our organization. If what you have to offer is not a match for the Volunteer opportunities we have listed, let us know. We’d love to hear your ideas and we may have unexpressed needs that you could match.
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Report a tree- We keep a large database of wild American chestnuts found throughout the East. As a small organization, your input helps us stay informed. Please report a tree if you have found a potential American chestnut.
Report a tree

Plant a tree/ orchard- You can always help us plant trees at our existing orchards, but many people want to plant American chestnuts on their own property or even establish an orchard. Our plant a tree page informs you about your options.
Plant a tree

Check Out What is Going On!
Particularly during Spring and Fall we have events at almost all of our orchards. Check out the calendar to see if there’s something near you, and if there is, you can participate!
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We love helping students get excited about, and involved in, the American chestnut tree! ... See MoreSee Less

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Save this for when you plant your chestnuts! All you need is a deep pot, well-draining soil, and proper seed orientation for success. 🌱

Want to learn more about growing chestnuts? Visit this link to learn more: tacf.org/growing-chestnuts/

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I appreciate the effort, but you’re just planting a tree that will die young.

Another way is put out a bunch of chestnuts, walnuts, acorns etc and let the squirrels plant them (they won't eat them all)!

Where do you get the American chestnuts?

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I highly recommend checking out this article by Robert Foster, in which he reminisces about the time he helped save a large, standing American chestnut tree. He also shares an older article that tells the full story of the tree and the effort to preserve it. The original piece, published in American Forests magazine, is titled “Saving Something of Value” by Herbert E. McLean and is copied below his introduction.

Click the following link to check it out: rfoster.substack.com/p/one-big-tree

#americanchestnut #nature #explore #fighttosave #story
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I highly recommend checking out this article by Robert Foster, in which he reminisces about the time he helped save a large, standing American chestnut tree. He also shares an older article that tells the full story of the tree and the effort to preserve it. The original piece, published in American Forests magazine, is titled “Saving Something of Value” by Herbert E. McLean and is copied below his introduction. Click the following link to check it out: https://rfoster.substack.com/p/one-big-tree #americanchestnut #nature #explore #fighttosave #story
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