Connecticut news

Proposed Amendment to the ByLaws

Four members in good standing of the CT Chapter TACF have submitted a proposal for amending the Chapter ByLaws (link below). Those members include the three members of the Nominating Committee (Baker, Adamsen, Harris), plus the Chapter Treasurer (Jim Gage).  The ByLaws require that a proposed change be requested in writing – to the Secretary – by three members in good standing.

The proposed amendment would allow a position of President Emeritus.  Rather than republish the Bylaws (thoughtfully developed with Technical Revisions by the Late Dr. Robert Gregg in November 2009) we have suggested amending two sections of the ByLaws in the proposed amendment.

This proposed amendment will be adopted if two-thirds of the members present at the Annual Meeting vote in its favor.  I request that you familiarize yourself with this proposed amendment and reach out to me with any questions in advance of the meeting, so that you can feel comfortable supporting the proposal.

Thank you!  – Bill Adamsen / Board Member

For Reference – Current ByLaws
https://tacf.org/wp-content /uploads/2016/08/Bylaws_CTTACF _2009-1.pdf?x86657

Publication of the Nominating Committee Report (Announcement)
https://tacf.org/ct/news- and-updates/nominating- committee-report-2018/

Publication of the Proposed Amendment (Announcement)
https://tacf.org/ct/news- and-updates/proposed- amendment-to-the-bylaws/ ‎

Draft of the Proposed Amendmenthttps://tacf.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/04/ BYLAWS_Amendment_Adamsen_ 14Mar2018.pdf

Connecticut news Chapter Menu

National Facebook

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

If you’ve ever wondered why we keep planting wild‑type American chestnuts, even though they eventually succumb to blight, this is why.

Any other questions we can answer? Drop them in the comments!

#reels #explorepage #americanchestnut #ecology #nature
... See MoreSee Less

8 CommentsComment on Facebook

Maybe one will mutate and not get the blight .

I had a co-worker who was experimenting with this 20 or 30 years ago. He dug up the soil from the base of the tree and made a poultice. At the time, I didn't know a Chestnut from a ham sandwich. Now I have a dozen of my own stump sprouts and am planting four of their genetically selected trees this year.

The Canadian chestnut council initiated the blight resistance breeding program and planted out these trees in 2020. We fortunately have collected seeds and propagation of these seedlings are available at the Little Otter Tree Farm Tillsonburg Ont

View more comments

Rogueing has officially begun! Late last year, Meadowview Research Farm staff selected the best trees in our 2018 progeny test to be genetically tested this year, and now our Director of Land Management, Dan McKinnon, is removing the trees that weren’t selected. The 2017 progeny test is also being cleared to make way for future plantings. Removing undesirable trees on a regular basis provides space for the trees of tomorrow.

#AmericanChestnut #RestorationInProgress #ChestnutResearch #ForestRestoration #MeadowviewResearchFarms #ConservationScience
... See MoreSee Less

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

if you dug them I am sure some of us could plant them.. i mean if there is a chance they make it

Can't you replant the "undesirable " trees else where as they're important to the earth breathing.

Thanks, Dan!

The PA/NJ Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation is having a Spring Growers meeting on March 28, 2026 from 9:30am - 3:30pm

Expert speakers: Michael Goergen, Allen Dietrich-Ward, Noah Vincent, and Lake Graboski

$30 ticket price includes breakfast and lunch!

All are welcome! Learn more at PANJTACF.org

It will be held at The Centennial Barn at Fort Hunter Mansion
5395 N. Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110

#americanchestnut #meeting #getinvolved #nonprofit #explorepage
... See MoreSee Less

The PA/NJ Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation is having a Spring Growers meeting on March 28, 2026 from 9:30am - 3:30pmExpert speakers: Michael Goergen, Allen Dietrich-Ward, Noah Vincent, and Lake Graboski$30 ticket price includes breakfast and lunch!All are welcome! Learn more at PANJTACF.org It will be held at The Centennial Barn at Fort Hunter Mansion5395 N. Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110#americanchestnut #meeting #getinvolved #nonprofit #explorepage

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Sorry I will miss this! I have to be at our SAWN-PA forest workshop.

In collaboration with us, the off-road park, Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA), has participated in planting American chestnut trees across their property.

"Off-road parks do not always have a reputation for environmental stewardship, which makes AOAA’s conservation work genuinely surprising and worth highlighting."

Check out the article "This Rugged Pennsylvania Off-Roading Playground Sits In The Heart Of Coal Country" to learn more about the AOAA: everafterinthewoods.com/this-rugged-pennsylvania-off-roading-playground-sits-in-the-heart-of-coal...

Images from AOAA socials.

#americanchestnut #chestnuts #conservation #outdoorrecreation #explorepage
... See MoreSee Less

In collaboration with us, the off-road park, Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA), has participated in planting American chestnut trees across their property. Off-road parks do not always have a reputation for environmental stewardship, which makes AOAA’s conservation work genuinely surprising and worth highlighting. Check out the article This Rugged Pennsylvania Off-Roading Playground Sits In The Heart Of Coal Country to learn more about the AOAA: https://everafterinthewoods.com/this-rugged-pennsylvania-off-roading-playground-sits-in-the-heart-of-coal-country/ Images from AOAA socials.#americanchestnut #chestnuts #conservation #outdoorrecreation #explorepageImage attachment

TACF’s Director of Development, John, and Director of Communications, Jules, had a great time tabling at an event for the one-year anniversary Tree Museum Birthday Gala. Despite the rainy weather, the gala planted trees, roasted chestnuts, and hosted a ticketed “Tree Walk” that sold out.

#americanchestnut #trees #explorepage #chestnuts #nature
... See MoreSee Less

Load more

Subscribe to the CT Chapter Newsletter

* indicates required