Evolutionary History of American Castanea species

Professor Fenny Dane, PhD Department of Horticulture Auburn University [click to enlarge] Figure 1. Distribution of vegetation on US continent 18,000 years ago during the last ice age The geographical range and distribution of a plant species is dependent on its...
Fall 2021 CT-TACF Harvest Schedule

Fall 2021 CT-TACF Harvest Schedule

American Chestnut Harvest Schedule  All dates and times my be changed for inclement weather or other reasons outside of our control. Rough terrain and thick brush may need to be traversed to reach the chestnut trees, so good footwear and legwear is recommended. ...

Farming for Biodiversity, or, Chestnuts in My Meadow

Written by David Bingham, MD, Salem CT [click for larger photo] Bluebirds thrive in the protected environment of the fenced orchard. Photographer Hank Golet For years, I have been working to expand the biodiversity of my back yard to restore some of the balance of...
Feast on Art

Feast on Art

American Chestnut: Lecture and Educational Tasting CANCELED DUETO INCLEMENT WEATHER (to be be rescheduled for later this spring.) With Steve Conaway of The American Chestnut Foundation, and a Culinary Demonstration and Tasting with Chef Silvia Baldini and Heirloom and...