VA – Planting at Lesesne State Forest

The VA Department of Forestry and VATACF will be planting 300 bareroot seedlings at Lesesne State Forest on Monday, April 15th. Planting will begin at 10 am and last until we are finished (likely 4-6 hours depending on how many folks come out). Please come out and help us plant these trees in our effort to restore the American chestnut!

Please note that the terrain we are planting on has a lot of brush and debris, it is not easy to get around. If you have movement issues I recommend selecting another of our volunteer events. Bring water, lunch/snacks, bug spray or sunscreen if needed, and gardening gloves. We will have all the equipment required for planting.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!!

Location Specifics: This event will take place at Lesesne State Forest. There is no specific address but if you enter Lesesne State Forest Trail Head into your GPS or on Google Maps it will get you here. (Lat, long: 37.83619, -78.97078). There is a metal gate, to enter the orchard/planting area, drive through the gate and take the first right. This will take you to a shed where you can park.