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Call for Chestnut Volunteers at Meadowview March 7
March 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
A Call for Volunteers
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is organizing a volunteer workday at the Meadowview Research Farms on Thursday, March 7th. We plan to finish sowing American chestnut backcross seeds (~2,500) in the Meadowview Greenhouse during this time. The work will be divided into a 9 AM – 12 PM shift and a 1 PM – 4 PM shift (depending on how the morning shift goes, the afternoon shift may end early). For each shift, we are seeking 4-8 volunteers that will work with TACF staff to sow seeds. Please let us know what shift(s) you are interested in working and whether or not you would like to have lunch provided by TACF. (We will either have Subway or Bella’s pizza depending on turnout.) Please specify any dietary preferences or restrictions if you will join us for lunch.
Description of the work
Sowing will be performed in our greenhouse which is heated to around 55-60 degrees. However, if it is sunny, it may get up to 75 or 80 degrees, so dressing in layers is recommended. The work will not be too strenuous, but will involve lifting bags of potting media, lifting and moving trays of filled pots, and standing for extended periods of time to plant seeds. Tasks can be divided based on physical ability/need, and seed sowing may be done while seated for those who may be unable to stand for long periods of time. Chairs will also be provided for anyone who may need to take a break at any point.
What to bring
Water, lunch or snacks (if not taking the Subway option), and appropriate clothing for variable and/or wet conditions.
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