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Help Pollinate Trees in Cookeville, TN!
June 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to be a chestnut breeder?
Please join us at the beautiful Tennessee Tech University Orchard for a one-day pollination workshop to learn the basics of chestnut breeding.
The workshop is a hands-on opportunity to learn and practice the techniques we use for controlled crosses in the TACF breeding program. We’ll cover all the steps in the process from finding and identifying an American chestnut tree, how to recognize the male and female flowers, emasculation and bagging, pollen collection and handling, labeling and record-keeping, and the intimate details of hand pollination.
The training will begin at 10:00 AM Central.
Tennessee Tech University Orchard is located at:
2395 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN, 38501
You should bring: a pair of garden clippers or tiny scissors, a summer hat, and some bug spray. Sensible shoes are a must! Dress for the weather and don’t forget to bring plenty of water and a snack. This is an all-ages, rain or shine event. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary.
In order to best coordinate the group please let Hill Hill-Craddock@utc.edu or Katheryn katheryn@htcnetworks.cl know you are coming.
