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CT Housatonic Heritage Walk – American Chestnuts Lost and Found

September 17, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Free

Join Woods Sinclair and friends for a talk and walk in a 2-acre planting American chestnut orchard. Learn of the dramatic sudden loss of this major tree and the ecological impact. Hear of The  The American Chestnut Foundation‘s efforts to restore this iconic tree to our landscapes. Rain cancels. 1 hour–<0.25 mile

To register–860-824-7454 or email fayaway7@gmail.com

From Falls Village, drive north on Route 7. At intersection of Rts 7 and 63, take Barnes Road to its end. Turn right on Under Mountain Road. The orchard is approximately 3 miles on the left–across from 392 Under Mountain Rd. GPS 41.94321, -73.28306  GOOGLE MAP

Details

Date:
September 17, 2023
Time:
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://housatonicheritage.org/heritage-experiences/heritage-walks/

Organizer

Ellery Sinclair
Phone
860-824-7454

Venue

Great Mountain Forest Chestnut Orchard
392 Under Mountain Rd
Falls Village, CT 06031
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