BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The American Chestnut Foundation - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The American Chestnut Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tacf.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The American Chestnut Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T183000 DTSTAMP:20230920T205553Z CREATED:20230920T205545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T205553Z UID:10001864-1695909600-1695925800@tacf.org SUMMARY:AL: Muscle Shoals Harvest DESCRIPTION:The TVA Orchard in Muscle Shoals AL is ready for harvest. Swing by to help out and take some chestnuts home! The TVA orchard has been a staple of the Alabama chapter for years.\n \nChapter president\, Jason Cowan\, will be there starting around 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon. We will likely go until dark\, come as you would like!\n \nWhat to bring: sensible shoes and work gloves (we work with some spiky burs) are a must. Any pruning equipment and paper bags will go a long way. Dress for the weather and don’t forget water.\n \nThe orchard coordinates are 34.766876\, -87.637214.\n \nDirections to the orchard coming into Muscle Shoals on US72 ALT:\nUS72 Alt to Hwy 157 in Muscle Shoals\nTake a Right (North) at Hwy 157 (Wilson Dam Road). There is a Shell Station on the right-hand corner.\nContinue North on Hwy 157 Wilson Dam Road past E 6th Street\, Avalon Ave\, and E 2nd Street.\nAbout 0.9 miles north of the intersection of Wilson Dam Rd and E 2nd Street\, enter the left turn lane and turn left (west) into an unnamed paved road. This road is immediately across from the Occidental Chemical Plant on the east side of Wilson Dam Road. You’ll see a chain link gate across this road at the entrance to some TVA maintenance shops.\nAfter turning on the asphalt road\, immediately turn left before the TVA chain link gate onto a rough gravel road. This road runs under the TVA transmission lines and meanders—heavy vegetation on both sides of the road.\nAfter about 0.8 miles on the gravel road\, past a couple of locked gates on the right\, the road turns right into the TVA orchard (no gate). You should see the blue sign for the orchard after you turn in. URL:https://tacf.org/event/al-muscle-shoals-harvest/ LOCATION:TVA Orchard CATEGORIES:Alabama,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/OpenBur-AndyNewhouse.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Van Clief":MAILTO:jamie.vanclief@acf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T203000 DTSTAMP:20230914T024046Z CREATED:20230914T023945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T024046Z UID:10001862-1695925800-1695933000@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter co-sponsored with Harwinton Land Trust Screening of Clear Day Thunder DESCRIPTION:Thursday September 28 at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall Assembly Room on Bentley Drive in Harwinton. \nPresented by the Harwinton Public Library and Harwinton Land Conservation Trust. \nJoin us to screen this new documentary film that tells the story of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and economically important species. At the turn of the 20th century a deadly blight accidentally imported into the US devastated the American Chestnut. Within a span of only two generations\, the tree was nearly extinct. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-co-sponsored-with-harwinton-land-trust-screening-of-clear-day-thunder/ LOCATION:Harwinton town Hall\, Bentley Drive\, Harwinton\, CT\, 06791\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T120000 DTSTAMP:20231019T124248Z CREATED:20230831T191344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T124248Z UID:10001857-1696672800-1696680000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Walktober: Chestnuts and Overlooks in Plainfield\, CT DESCRIPTION:Hike along a trail with various identified tree species\, see native American chestnut trees\, and backcross breed chestnut trees\, the tabletop overlook\, rock quarry remains\, wetlands\, ledges and an old homestead stone foundation\, located in the Plainfield part of Pachaug State Forest. Approximately 2 miles. Sponsored by the Friends of Pachaug Forest\, friendsofpachaugforest.org.  Meet at the parking area on Colbridge Rd. in Plainfield. \nPhone: 860-377-6328 URL:https://tacf.org/event/the-last-green-valley-walktober-2023-calendar-chestnuts-and-overlooks-in-plainfield-ct/ LOCATION:Colbridge Rd.\, Plainfield\, CT\, Colbridge Rd.\, Plainfield\, CT\, 06374\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T170000 DTSTAMP:20231003T143000Z CREATED:20231003T142631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T143000Z UID:10001872-1696672800-1696698000@tacf.org SUMMARY:TN Volunteers - Chestnut Shucking Party! DESCRIPTION:Who:  calling all Tennessee Chapter volunteers of The American Chestnut Foundation\n\nWhat:  a fun day processing this year’s harvest of backcross American chestnut seeds\n\nWhere: The Fortwood Street Greenhouse and Nursery\, on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga\, located at 833 Fortwood Street\, Chattanooga\, TN. 37403 (in UTC Parking Lot 37)\n\nWhen: Saturday\, 7 October 2023\, from 10:00 AM until the fun runs out.\n\nWhy: In order to harvest seeds from our backcross hybrids we need to collect the burs the day before they open (because as soon as the burs open the nuts fall out and are eaten by deer\, squirrels\, wild turkeys and other neighbors).\n\nHow: To prepare the seeds for winter\, we need to remove the chestnuts from their burs by hand (that’s the shucking part).  The chestnuts are then carefully cleaned\, surface sterilized\, sorted\, counted\, and packed into a moist medium (sphagnum) to be stratified for four months at 40 F.\n\nBring: A pair of puncture-proof gloves (if you have a pair)\, and dress for the weather.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Hill Craddock: 423-290-8924 or hill-craddock@utc.edu URL:https://tacf.org/event/tn-volunteers-chestnut-shucking-party/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T180000 DTSTAMP:20230719T164113Z CREATED:20230719T162200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T164113Z UID:10001849-1696672800-1696701600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Autumn Lights Festival | West Milford\, NJ DESCRIPTION:Join PA/NJ Chapter volunteers at a fun family event in North Jersey. West Milford is very close to the New York border\, in a rural setting with a small-town vibe. It’s the perfect venue to chat about the American chestnut on a Saturday in October. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/rEkFONrMXO4 \nLOCATION: 1 Marshall Hill Rd\, West Milford\, NJ 07480\nDATE: Saturday\, October 7\, 2023 \nLearn more. URL:https://tacf.org/event/autumn-lights-festival-west-milford-nj/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T140000 DTSTAMP:20231006T125220Z CREATED:20230927T173849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T125220Z UID:10001869-1696676400-1696687200@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter at Cheshire 3rd Annual Sustainability Fair DESCRIPTION:Due to the rain\, the fair will be held in the Parks and Recreation building at 559 S Main Street. \nThe CT Chapter will be one of the exhibitors at the 3rd Annual Sustainability Fair in Cheshire CT! Come learn about our work to bring back the American Chestnut tree to our forests\, as well as enjoying music provided by Wry Bred and tasty snacks offered by the Soulfully Vegan Food Truck. \nMore information on the Coalition for A Sustainable Cheshire website. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-at-the-cheshire-3rd-annual-sustainability-fair/ LOCATION:Cheshire Parks and Recreation Building\, 559 S Main Street\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Coalition_Logo1.jpg.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009 DTSTAMP:20230522T192444Z CREATED:20230522T192213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T192444Z UID:10001834-1696723200-1696809599@tacf.org SUMMARY:WV 40th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the West Virginia Chapter’s celebration of The American Chestnut Foundation’s 40th anniversary! \nThe event will take place in Rowlesburg\, West Virginia and will be organized by Mark Double. Stay tuned for more details. URL:https://tacf.org/event/wv-40th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,West Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TACF_40thAnniversary_Logo_480.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T160000 DTSTAMP:20230925T224748Z CREATED:20230925T202325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T224748Z UID:10001868-1696770000-1696780800@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT 40th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:The American Chestnut Foundation is celebrating 40 years of research and restoration! \nConnecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in Hamden started to plant chestnuts as early as 1941\, and has been an incredible partner for the Foundation\, allowing fruitful collaborations between their scientists and TACF. It is therefore the ideal place to celebrate this anniversary amongst their multitudes of chestnut orchards! \nPlease join the CT Chapter at the Lockwood Farm for the following program: \n“Graves”\, one of the famous chestnut trees in CAES orchards \n\n1 pm: Guided tour of the chestnut orchards by CAES Assistant Agricultural Scientist Susanna Keriö\, TACF-CT Chapter President Jack Swatt\, and TACF-CT Chapter Outreach Coordinator Florian Carle\n2 pm: Screening of TACF’s new documentary film CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut outside\, under the Pavillon (bring chairs or blankets)\n3 pm: Self guided tour & hike at Sleeping Giant to see significant chestnut trees like “Sleeping Giant”\, “Graves” (photo)\, or “Mahogany” (maps will be provided)\n\n  \nAll interested people are invited. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station who generously welcomes us at their farm. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-40th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Lockwood Farm\, 890 Evergreen Avenue\, Hamden\,\, CT\, 06518\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TACF_40thAnniversary_Logo_480.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231010 DTSTAMP:20230123T202753Z CREATED:20230123T154908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T202753Z UID:10001694-1696809600-1696895999@tacf.org SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Day - National Office DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tacf.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-national-office/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T160000 DTSTAMP:20231011T153845Z CREATED:20231011T153530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T153845Z UID:10001875-1697014800-1697040000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Virginia Bur Shucking Party DESCRIPTION:Come help the Virginia Chapter shuck chestnut burs. The chestnuts we collected will be used in breeding\, research\, and distribution for planting.\n \n9 am – 4 pm\, Virginia Department of Forestry\, 908 Natural Resources Dr\, Charlottesville VA 22903 URL:https://tacf.org/event/virginia-bur-shucking-party/ LOCATION:Virginia Department of Forestry\, 900 Natural Resources Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/VA-bur-shucking-party-scrivani.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Scrivani":MAILTO:vachestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T200000 DTSTAMP:20230929T214849Z CREATED:20230929T173404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T214849Z UID:10001870-1697040000-1697054400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Shucking party DESCRIPTION:The Fall Harvest was very successful\, thanks to all the volunteers who braved all that rain! And now that we have all those burrs\, we need help get the nuts out! Come to our Shucking Party (bring gloves!) and help up open\, select\, list and track all the nuts coming from our CT chestnut trees to send to TACF for controlled plantings and research purposes.\nFeel free to bring Chestnut/Fall themed refreshment/baked goods to share to make it a tasty shucking party! \nCome anytime between 4 and 8 pm\, stay as little or as long as you want! URL:https://tacf.org/event/shucking-party/ LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CF&PA)\, 16 Meriden Road\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481 CATEGORIES:Connecticut ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shucking-party-CT-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T100000 DTSTAMP:20231013T224202Z CREATED:20231002T012953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T224202Z UID:10001871-1697277600-1697277600@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF Autumn 2023 Quarterly Meeting - Hybrid DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to our Autumn 2023 Quarterly meeting. RSVP \nThis meeting will be hybrid;  in-person & on Zoom (link below) \nLOCATION: The University of Rhode Island\, Center for Biotechnology & Life Science\, Room 010 and on Zoom.\nPlease send agenda items to Kathy. \nZoom link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89827245428?pwd=enZvcEpsTCtGS2wycm8wWWY5K1p0dz09 \nURI Master Gardener attendees may be particularly interested in attending from 12 – 2 pm. \n  \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-autumn-2023-quarterly-meeting-2/ LOCATION:University of Rhode Island\, CBLS Room 010\, 120 Flagg Rd\, Kingston\, Rhode Island\, 02881\, United States CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Federowicz":MAILTO:yvonne.federowicz@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T143000 DTSTAMP:20231006T220122Z CREATED:20231006T215838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T220122Z UID:10001873-1697279400-1697293800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VT/NH 40th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce TACF’s 40th Anniversary celebration on Saturday October 14th in beautiful Lebanon NH. Bring the whole family\, and friends interested in joining\, to the Salt Hill Pub at the west end of the green\, between 10:30am and 2pm. \nMembers new and old will be given tickets for free drinks from the pub and can enjoy a buffet of appetizers and salads. Door prizes drawn at 12:30pm. \nActivities include two showings of TACF’s new documentary “Clear Day Thunder” (11:00am & 12:45pm)\, “Chestnut Jeopardy\,” a display of chestnut-made items\, and counting rings on a “cookie” cut from what was once the State Champion tree in Berlin\, VT. Hear stories and learn from volunteers who have been working to restore the American Chestnut for over 40 years. URL:https://tacf.org/event/vt-nh-40th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Salt Hill Pub\, 2 West Park St\, Lebanon\, NH\, 03766\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Vermont / New Hampshire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TACF_40thAnniversary_Logo_480.png ORGANIZER;CN="Evan Fox":MAILTO:efox407@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T170000 DTSTAMP:20231013T134804Z CREATED:20231013T134502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T134804Z UID:10001877-1697297400-1697302800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Clear Day Thunder screening DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a free screening of the new documentary\, Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut at the Bedford Central Library in Bedford\, VA. \nShowing starts at 3:30PM. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-clear-day-thunder-screening/ LOCATION:Bedford Central Library\, 321 N Bridge St\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/clear-day-thunder-movie-poster-900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bedford Master Gardeners":MAILTO:bedfordmg@vt.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T190000 DTSTAMP:20230922T164901Z CREATED:20230922T164856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T164901Z UID:10001866-1697378400-1697396400@tacf.org SUMMARY:NC: First Annual Chestnut Carnival DESCRIPTION:Lyle Estill is delighted to be hosting the first ever Chestnut Carnival on Sunday\, October 15 from 2-7 at The Plant on Lorax Lane in Pittsboro. We envision lay and professional folks with horticultural/forestry interest and expertise and related businesses convening to celebrate and save the mighty Chestnut.\n \nThat’s why we’d love to see YOU at this event! It’s going to have something for everyone: a charette with landscape architect Preston Montague\, shelling machine demo\, documentary screening of Clear Day Thunder\, chestnut sapling sales\, chestnut tastings\, etc.\n \nWe hope to see you and please share this event widely with your colleagues/students/friends. It would make a great class field trip or organizational outing.\n \nIf you are not already aware\, The Plant is a unique destination for all things informative and fun for all ages\, not to mention all the local food and beverage choices. Come make an afternoon of it! URL:https://tacf.org/event/nc-first-annual-chestnut-carnival/ LOCATION:The Plant\, 220 Lorax Lane\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/chestnut-carnival-pittsboro-nc.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T120000 DTSTAMP:20231019T162443Z CREATED:20231010T192614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T162443Z UID:10001874-1697796000-1697803200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Carolinas Chapter Hike with TACF and Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: Given the impending rain and possible thunderstorm\, we have had to reschedule this hike to Nov 17 at 10AM. Please visit the new event page for details. \n  \nCurious about American chestnuts? Love to hike and be outside? Want to meet other conservation enthusiasts? Come join The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) and Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) for an educational hike at the future South Yellow Mountain Preserve in Newland\, NC on Friday\, October 20 at 10 AM! \nEven though American chestnuts are considered functionally extinct\, we are still able to view sprouts and small trees in our Western North Carolina forests and those planted and maintained by dedicated volunteers. Join TACF’s Regional Science Coordinator to learn more about how the blight has affected American chestnuts in this area and scientific progress toward restoration efforts as we hike to see two large-scale American chestnut plantings along a trail on South Yellow Mountain. \nThe hike will be ~2 miles long and guided by TACF and SAHC staff. This hike is considered strenuous\, with a 300+ foot elevation gain in .3 miles and requires an average level of fitness to accomplish. We expect to be wrapped up before lunch. Please use this information to determine if the hike is appropriate for you or any guests or minors you are considering bringing. If you have additional questions about the level of this activity\, please do not hesitate to reach out and we will do our best to advise you. \nOnce you register you will be sent instructions for parking location and other logistical details\, including a packing list. Access to the trailhead will involve a short ride in a SAHC vehicle from a designated meeting spot.This event is capped at 10 participants\, with a maximum of three participants per household/group to allow for greater accessibility. If you have already participated in this hike please consider others who may want to come out and experience it! Spots will go quickly\, so RSVP by responding to this email by Thursday morning\, October 19 to Southern Regional Science Coordinator Jamie Van Clief (details below). URL:https://tacf.org/event/carolinas-chapter-hike-with-tacf-and-southern-appalachian-highlands-conservancy/ LOCATION:South Yellow Mountain Preserve\, Newland\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TACF-hike.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Van Clief":MAILTO:jamie.vanclief@acf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T130000 DTSTAMP:20231002T174511Z CREATED:20230911T190731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T174511Z UID:10001859-1697801400-1697806800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Student Flash Talks DESCRIPTION: CALL FOR PROPOSALS! \nJoin us October 20\, 2023 from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EDT)\, for TACF’s next LIVE Chestnut Chat featuring student flash talks and virtual poster sessions. \n• Virtual Poster Session to Follow\, 1:00 – 2:00  (via website\, link provided in chat) \nAs part of our annual fall meeting we look forward to our annual poster session and student flash talks. This year however\, in the hopes of providing this opportunity in a virtual space\, we will devote our Chestnut Chat to highlighting student work through a series of flash talks. A virtual poster session will follow\, and all are welcome to participate – student and professional alike. The event will be hosted by Kendra Collins\, TACF’s Director of Regional Programs. We hope you will join us!  \nTo have a poster and/or flash talk considered for inclusion\, please review the Request for Proposals and submit an abstract by Friday\, October 6\, 2023 (deadline extended!) to Kendra Collins: kendra.collins@acf.org. Please note that students participating in the poster competition must also present a flash talk. Please share with any colleagues that may be interested. \n \n Request for Proposals\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOW TO PARTICIPATE (via Zoom Webinar) \nPre-registration is required to attend this event. Pre-register here. After registering you will receive a unique URL link to join the event on the day of the chat. You can also add the event to your calendar from the webinar registration approval page. The meeting will open 15 minutes prior to the start time to allow an audio and video test. \n \n Click Here to Pre-Register\n [dipl_floating_image _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipl_floating_image_item image=”https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/student-poster-session.jpg” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/dipl_floating_image_item][/dipl_floating_image] URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-student-flash-talks/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/student-poster-session.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T120000 DTSTAMP:20230914T162542Z CREATED:20230914T162536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T162542Z UID:10001863-1697882400-1697889600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Chestnut Hunt on the AT DESCRIPTION:One of the many sprouts in the area\, if we have time\, we’ll keep on hiking toward West Virginia where we will see larger and larger trees! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Cindy on the AT (Bluemont\, VA) to look for American Chestnuts. Dogs which do well with other dogs are welcomed. \nIn fact\, if you would like\, you could get them blessed by an Episcopal priest before you go on the hike as we’ll be meeting at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church where they will be holding a drop-in animal blessing in honor of St Francis of Assisi URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-hunt-on-the-at/ LOCATION:Good Shepher Episcopal Church\, 27 Good Shepherd Road\, Bluemont\, VA\, 20135\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pine-Grove-Chestnut.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Ingram":MAILTO:vachestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T180000 DTSTAMP:20230818T152139Z CREATED:20230818T152056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T152139Z UID:10001856-1697896800-1697911200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Movie Screening: Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free screening of the new documentary film Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut! \nThe film will be shown at Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce\, VA on Oct 21st at 2PM. Please join us! URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-movie-screening-clear-day-thunder-rescuing-the-american-chestnut/ LOCATION:Blandy Experimental Farm and Arboretum\, 400 Blandy Farm Lane\, Boyce\, VA\, 22620\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chestnut-movie.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VA Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029 DTSTAMP:20230911T170417Z CREATED:20230911T160037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T170417Z UID:10001860-1698278400-1698537599@tacf.org SUMMARY:TACF Annual Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION:The American Chestnut Foundation is hosting the Annual Fall Meeting at The American Eagle Foundation campus in Kodak\, Tennessee. \nAttendance for this event is by invitation only. \nTACF offices will be closed during this event. URL:https://tacf.org/event/tacf-annual-fall-meeting/ LOCATION:American Eagle Foundation\, 510 Kodak Road\, Kodak\, TN\, 37764 CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T150000 DTSTAMP:20230913T140343Z CREATED:20230522T191131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T140343Z UID:10001833-1698489000-1698505200@tacf.org SUMMARY:MD 40th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Maryland Chapter Fall meeting – October 28th .   The event will take place at the Fox Haven Farm located at 3630 Poffenberger Rd\, Jefferson\, MD 21755.  The meeting will start at 10:30 AM and end around 3PM.  Tours of the chestnut orchard will be given\, and the 40th year anniversary of The American Chestnut Foundation celebration will include a screening of TACF’s new documentary film CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut.  All interested people are invited. URL:https://tacf.org/event/md-40th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Fox Haven Farm\, 3630 Poffenberger Rd\, Jefferson\, MD\, 21755\, United States CATEGORIES:Maryland,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TACF_40thAnniversary_Logo_480.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T160000 DTSTAMP:20231016T141218Z CREATED:20231011T154934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T141218Z UID:10001876-1698490800-1698508800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Fall Farm Day at Sky Meadows DESCRIPTION:One of the first chestnut plantings at Sky Meadows State Park.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We will be providing educational material about American Chestnut restoration to the public including activity books geared to children. Our orchard at Sky Meadows will serve as a demonstration of these efforts. If you would like to see American Chestnut restoration in progress\, come on by! \nThere are signs showing the way and the event can be seen as you enter the park. It is in the historical buildings area. \nFor questions\, contact Cindy Ingram below. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-fall-farm-day-at-sky-meadows/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/VA-sky-meadows-orchard.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Ingram":MAILTO:vachestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231031 DTSTAMP:20230911T171126Z CREATED:20230911T171126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T171126Z UID:10001861-1698624000-1698710399@tacf.org SUMMARY:TACF Holiday DESCRIPTION:TACF offices and Meadowview Research Farms will be closed on Monday\, October 30\, 2023 as a day of rest for all staff after the Annual Fall Meeting. URL:https://tacf.org/event/tacf-holiday/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T130000 DTSTAMP:20231024T153744Z CREATED:20231024T153314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T153744Z UID:10001882-1698838200-1698843600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Restoring the American Chestnut to the 21st-Century Forest DESCRIPTION:Dr. Scrivani will discuss how the land has changed\, how the climate has changed\, how human impact on the land has changed\, how the suite of forest species has changed\, and how these species interact with the land\, with the climate\, with human intervention\, and with each other. He will also discuss the role of invasive species\, including pathogens of the chestnut\, and plant competitors. \nRegister for Zoom meeting here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/721828056147?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://tacf.org/event/restoring-the-american-chestnut-to-the-21st-century-forest/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Prism":MAILTO:rowena@blueridgeprism.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T143000 DTSTAMP:20231024T143439Z CREATED:20230522T190059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T143439Z UID:10001832-1699086600-1699108200@tacf.org SUMMARY:PA/NJ 40th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2023 Fall Chapter Meeting! We will be gathering for a day of networking and educational programming at the Berks Campus of Penn State University in Reading\, PA. The day will include a continental breakfast\, a presentation by a special guest Charlie Canham\, Senior Scientist\, Emeritus from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and author of Forests Adrift\, lunch\, a panel discussion on Perspectives on Land Protection and Easements\, and a screening of the TACF Documentary Clear Day Thunder. \nTICKETSTickets are $25 and include continental breakfast and lunch. Prefer to pay at the door? Please RSVP by 11/1/23 by contacting our office: mail@patacf.org | 814-863-7192 \nPARKINGParking is free for our event in Lots G1\, G2\, G3\, and G4 shown in the image below\, parallel to Route 222. Berks Campus Map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n2023 FALL MEETING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS \n\n\nGUEST SPEAKER\n \nCharles D. Canham\, Ph.D.Senior Scientist\, EmeritusCary Institute of Ecosystem StudiesAuthor of Forests Adrift: Currents Shaping the Future of Northeastern Trees \nForests Adrift: Ecological Legacies and Modern Currents that Will Shape Eastern Forests \nDescription: Drawing from his recent book Forests Adrift\, Charles Canham will sketch both the ecological legacies and modern currents that will shape the future of eastern forests.  It is not possible to understand where our forests are headed without accounting for the legacies of centuries of changes in land use and forest management.  While the impacts of climate change rightly dominate headlines\, the effects on eastern forests will take place in the context of the many other currents that will determine the future distribution and abundance of eastern tree species.  Those include both the intrinsic process of forest succession\, and many human threats\, including air pollution\, invasive species\, and the ever-expanding list of introduced forest pests and pathogens. \nAbout the speaker: Charles Canham is a Senior Scientist\, Emeritus at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies\, where he has been on the scientific staff since 1984.  He has a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University\, and a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Botany from Montana State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, respectively.  His primary research interests have focused on the ecology and management of temperate forests\, particularly in the Northeastern U.S.\, and is the author of Forests Adrift: Currents Shaping the Future of Northeastern Trees. \nPANEL DISCUSSION:Perspectives on Land Protection and Easements \nPanelists \nJack​ Stefferud | Senior Director of Land ProtectionNatural Lands | Media\, PANatural Lands is a non-profit organization that saves open space\, cares for nature\, and connects people to the outdoors in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Natural Lands has been protecting open space since the early 1950s\, completing hundreds of conservation projects. We love saving land\, but we think it is just the first step. \nAmanda Burkard-Sell | Agriculture Program ManagerBerks Co. Dept. of Agriculture | Leesport\, PAThe Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board\, assisted by staff of the Berks County Department of Agriculture\, is responsible for administering the Agricultural Conservation Easement (ACE) Program. The ACE Program permanently preserves farmland to ensure the future of agriculture in Berks County through the purchase of agricultural conservation easements. \nLarry Lloyd | Senior EcologistBerks NatureReading\, PABerks Nature is a 501C3 Non-profit land trust capable of owning land for preserves and holding conservation easements.  We can receive charitable donations to accomplish those ends and we can also apply for and administer public and private grants to accomplish those ends. \nFall Meeting TourCastanea Farms – Chestnut Processing Facility \nRick Hartlieb\, Chapter President will lead a tour of the processing facilities at his chestnut farm. Rick Hartlieb\, Chapter President will lead a tour of the processing facilities at his chestnut farm. Castanea Farms\, LLC is owned and operated by Jen and Rick Hartlieb. The property dates back to 1870. Its namesake is derived from the Latin name for chestnut ‘Castanea’. Adjacent to the original log house is the second-largest Japanese Chestnut in Pennsylvania. Originally farmed by Pennsylvania Dutch families\, this farm has been home to a small dairy\, heifer operation\, hog production\, and crop farming. \nSCREENING OF THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT DOCUMENTARY\, CLEAR DAY THUNDER URL:https://tacf.org/event/pa-nj-40th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Perkins Student Center\, 2080 Tulpehocken Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19610\, United States CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TACF_40thAnniversary_Logo_480.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Najjar":MAILTO:mail@pattacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T150000 DTSTAMP:20231024T183437Z CREATED:20230719T165122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T183437Z UID:10001850-1699086600-1699110000@tacf.org SUMMARY:2023 PA/NJ Chapter Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION:PA/NJ Chapter 2023 Fall Meeting\n\n\nSaturday\, November 4 | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM \nBerks Campus Pennsylvania State University\nPerkins Student Center\n2080 Tulpehocken Rd\nReading\, PA 19610\nGoogle Map \nJoin us for the 2023 Fall Chapter Meeting! We will be gathering for a day of networking and educational programming at the Berks Campus of Penn State University in Reading\, PA. The day will include a continental breakfast\, a presentation by a special guest Charlie Canham\, Senior Scientist\, Emeritus from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and author of Forests Adrift\, lunch\, a panel discussion on Perspectives on Land Protection and Easements\, and a screening of the TACF Documentary Clear Day Thunder. \nLEARN MORE! URL:https://tacf.org/event/2023-pa-nj-chapter-fall-meeting/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTSTAMP:20231103T191912Z CREATED:20231103T191746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T191912Z UID:10001885-1699092000-1699102800@tacf.org SUMMARY:EKU/KY-TACF Volunteer Work Day - Chestnut Regional Seed Orchard DESCRIPTION:Saturday November 4\, 2023\nWork Begins 10:00 am\n \nThank you for Joining us Saturday November 4th\n****** We have several VOLUNTEERS confirmed ******\n \nNotes for preparation:\n \n1. We need chainsaws. Please remember ear muffs\, safety glasses and extra fuel\n2. If you do not have a chain saw\, that’s OK\, we also need “draggers” of cut trees\n3. Hand pruning saws or loppers will also come in handy\, if you have them\n4. Bring tick spray\, drinks\, snacks\, lunch\n5. Work gloves\n \nDirections to the EKU Chestnut Orchard: No need to close gates behind you – there are currently no cows in the fields\n \nFrom I-75 Take exit 87 to KY-876 E/Eastern Bypass in Richmond (heading east) about 1 mile\nTurn right onto Kit Cason Drive (heading south) about ¼ mile\nTurn left on McKinney Skills Dr and go past the first driveway (that leads to a parking lot) and take the next right (you will see the police training center in front of you and a gravel road to the right with signs for Taylor Fork – take the gravel road. The road you take may have piles of construction materials\, old stumps – don’t worry\, you are not going the wrong way – continue down this road\, And then…\n \nGo all the way to the orchard…continue down the gravel road. Where you will pass a field with burned out cars and then reach another gate (keep this one open). Past the gate you will cross a small concrete bridge and then continue on the gravel road up a hill. That road then turns to the right and runs along a ridge. You will see long pink ribbons on the right. At the pink ribbons\, turn right\, down the hill through a cattle gate. This farm road has no gravel. The orchard and parking are through that gate (Also leave that one open ).\n \nGPS Coordinates to seed orchard: 37.721268\, -84.298424 URL:https://tacf.org/event/eku-ky-tacf-volunteer-work-day-chestnut-regional-seed-orchard/ LOCATION:EKU Chestnut Orchard CATEGORIES:Kentucky,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/KY-Seed-Orchard-Access-Aerial-900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Darnell":MAILTO:kendarnell54@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231111 DTSTAMP:20230628T154708Z CREATED:20230123T154935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T154708Z UID:10001695-1699574400-1699660799@tacf.org SUMMARY:Veteran's Day - National Office Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tacf.org/event/veterans-day-national-office-closed/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T140000 DTSTAMP:20231103T155632Z CREATED:20231016T202605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T155632Z UID:10001878-1699617600-1699624800@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter - Fall Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Fall Board meeting of the CT Chapter of TACF will be held on Friday\, November 10th at 12:00 Noon.  The meeting will once again be held over Zoom.  The meeting is open to the public\, but please contact us at CTchapter@acf.org for access information. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-fall-board-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CTBoardMeeting-Nov202020-e1605895639675.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T150000 DTSTAMP:20231102T143503Z CREATED:20230810T150843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T143503Z UID:10001853-1699707600-1699714800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- 40th Anniversary Celebration & Orchard Tour - Leesburg\, VA DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual general membership meeting and a special screening of the exciting new documentary Clear Day Thunder – Rescuing the American Chestnut. After the film we will have a Q&A session and a site visit to our chestnut seed orchard\,\n \n \n \n \n \n Help us celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The American Chestnut Foundation! URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-annual-meeting-virginia-chapter-clear-day-thunder-documentary/ LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Young-burs-from-762.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="John Scrivani":MAILTO:vachestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR