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Outreach – we have several outreach events coming up later this month and in April.  If you would like to help us spread our message to the public at any of these events please contact us.

Outreach Coordinator – we are in need of a member to help coordinate volunteers and supplies for our outreach events.

Germplasm Comittee – we are looking to form a committee of members throughout CT willing to search for new sources of American chestnut germplasm and follow up on reports from the public.  Committee members will learn how to obtain and preserve a leaf and stem sample and submit it, with other pertinent information to our Regional Science Coordinator.

Board Membership – If you would like to become more involved at the chapter level in helping to organize and lead our events and fulfill our mission, please contact us.  Nominations need to be submitted by our Nominating Committee by March 15th.

If you are interested in helping our chapter in any of the positions listed above, please contact us at gro.fca@retpahCTC

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January might feel like the quiet season, but at our research farms it’s already time to get growing. This month, we’re sowing chestnut seeds that will be used in upcoming research and breeding efforts. Starting seeds in January gives us a valuable head start on the growing season, allowing seedlings to establish early and be ready for genotyping in the spring and summer. Each seed represents an important step forward in our research, helping us better understand growth, resistance, and performance across chestnut species and hybrids. #AmericanChestnut #RestorationInProgress

#ChestnutResearch #ForestRestoration #MeadowviewResearchFarms #ChestnutSeedlings
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Does everyone's staff retreat include fungus, tree bark, and chestnut beer... or just ours?

#americanchestnut #explorepage #restoration #conservation #chestnuts #worktrip #staffretreat
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how do we get american chestnut seedlings to plant?

Great video!!!

Black History Month provides an important opportunity to honor the past while also recognizing how Black knowledge, leadership, and community continue to shape the present. From histories rooted in land and survival to modern platforms and outdoor spaces where connection and representation matter.
Throughout February, we will share a series of four stories that explore Black relationships to land, legacy, and community, looking at both historical foundations and contemporary expressions. We begin with an exploration of the Coe Ridge Colony, an African American community founded after the Civil War, whose history offers important insight into self‑determination, resilience, and adaptation.

Visit tacf.org/black-history-and-the-american-chestnut/ to read more about the Coe Ridge Colony!

#BlackHistoryMonth #americanchestnut #Blackhistory2026 #restoration #conservation #forestry #environment #explorepage #nature #history
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Before January comes to a close, here are our 2026 Ins and Outs. Tell us yours in the comments!

#americanchestnut #explorepages #restoration #conservation #forestry
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Before January comes to a close, here are our 2026 Ins and Outs. Tell us yours in the comments! #americanchestnut #explorepages #restoration #conservation #forestryImage attachmentImage attachment+8Image attachment

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I tagged y’all on TikTok in a video about a chestnut I found!!!

This is pretty funny!

i planted a bunch last year, and am anxious to see their growth this year,.....

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