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CT Chapter Chestnut Walk at Bush Hill Preserve, Manchester
CT Chapter Chestnut Walk at Bush Hill Preserve, Manchester
Chestnut Walk at Bush Hill Saturday, September 7 at 1:00 p.m. Meet at the cider barn, 330 Bush Hill Road, Manchester and walk to our Chestnut tree gardens. Jack Swatt, President of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation, will describe the mission of the Foundation and show us the work that has been taking […]
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CT Housatonic Heritage Walk – American Chestnuts Lost and Found
CT Housatonic Heritage Walk – American Chestnuts Lost and Found
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 […]
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Chestnut Chat: History of American Chestnut Breeding and New Innovations
Chestnut Chat: History of American Chestnut Breeding and New Innovations
Join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat.Assisting Evolution: The History of American Chestnut Breeding and New InnovationsSpecial guests Mike Aucott, John Scrivani, and Jared Westbrook will discuss American chestnut breeding from the 1950s to the present, exploring various methods, goals, and the results that […]
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Harvest in Edneyville NC
Harvest in Edneyville NC
The NC/SC Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation invites you to participate in our hybrid American chestnut harvest! We’ll be gathering at Pryor Orchard in Edneyville Township, NC, on Saturday, September 21st, starting at 10:00 AM. The Pryor Orchard is located at 12 Will Hill Road, Edneyville, NC, but we suggest the following GPS […]
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CT-TACF at the Durham Fair
The Durham Fair is one of the largest fairs in CT. We host an exhibit educating people about the American chestnut and our mission in the Discovery Center. Stop by, shuck chestnuts harvested a few days before the fair, and come ask all your questions! We are looking for volunteer for our table. Sign up […]
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Harvest at Lesesne State Forest!
Harvest at Lesesne State Forest!
Harvest time has come! Volunteer to help collect and/or shuck burs with the chapter. We will be outside, so wear appropriate clothing and solid shoes, and bring a hat, gloves, water, and a snack. You should bring thick work gloves (the burs are VERY spiky!). If you don't have any, we will have some […]
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Maryland Chapter Fall Meeting
Maryland Chapter Fall Meeting
The MD-TACF fall meeting will take place from 10-2:30 pm at Fox Haven Farms. We will have two guest speakers and tour a chestnut orchard from our breeding program. Hope to see you there!