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Take a Hike at Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center continued their special partnership with the American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) during "Take a Hike" week. On Wednesday, April 18, TACF Regional Science Coordinator, Leila Pinchot and Volunteer Pat van de Kamp assisted Nature...

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Development of Nut Plains Park Orchard

A view of a beautiful new American chestnut seedling emerging from its nut as viewed down a Bluex Tree Tube Shelter. Photographer Leila Pinchot [click on photo to see larger version] A group of dedicated individuals, representing the American Chestnut Foundation and...

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Step it Up in Salem

Our Work Party on Saturday the 14th in Salem was a total success. Great weather, great crowd, good fun! Saturday was "Step It Up Day" a "National Day of Climate Action" and some of us felt that we were key potential participants, since this is a real hands-on...

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Earth Day Work Parties

As Earth Day approaches, do something significant for the earth! Volunteer a few hours of your time locally to help make a difference. Help us restore the American Chestnut to Connecticut, by volunteering a few hours of your time towards planting our crop of CT...

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Regional Grower's Meeting

The regional growers meeting is this Saturday! The meeting is taking place at the Marion Gerrish Community Center in Derry, New Hampshire (see directions below) from 12:30-4:30, though I won't be surprised if the meeting lasts longer, as we have a lot to cover!...

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🍂 As autumn arrives, chestnut trees at TACF’s Meadowview Research Farms enter dormancy, leaves turning gold and brown before falling. This cozy pause is nature’s renewal, while staff use the time to plan, prepare, and continually refine methods across the field, nursery, and lab. Dormancy sets the stage for a strong spring and a year of progress in chestnut science. 🌳

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Chestnut shortbread, anyone? In the latest issue of Chestnut magazine, staff member Angus shares his recipe for shortbread topped with black walnut spread. Watch the full recipe video on YouTube and see it in print in our members-only magazine!

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These beautiful backcross seedlings from TACF's Meadowview Research Farms are hanging out in our Asheville office looking pretty in the sunlight. ... See MoreSee Less

These beautiful backcross seedlings from TACFs Meadowview Research Farms are hanging out in our Asheville office looking pretty in the sunlight.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Love the trees

Looking pretty…pretty Chinese. 😞

I sent a membership in and have heard nothing back, did you steal my money?

Chestnut season may be winding down, but the thrill of finding these hidden treasures never gets old. ... See MoreSee Less

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Will Chestnut trees grow in the North?

I have several chestnut trees on my farm and they produce every year. I know the wildlife loves them. 

Wish mine would start producing

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🎃 From all of us at Meadowview Research Farms, have a spook-tacular Halloween! May your night be free of blight and all things weevil (not evil!)—and full of chestnut cheer. 🌰👻 We’re brewing up serious science in our cauldrons to bring the American chestnut back from the dead—no tricks, just treats for the next forest! 🌳🧪 #HappyHalloween #ChestnutRestoration ... See MoreSee Less

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