BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The American Chestnut Foundation - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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/ 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/ 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/ 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/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T180000 DTSTAMP:20231018T215353Z CREATED:20231018T215345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T215353Z UID:10001879-1699797600-1699812000@tacf.org SUMMARY:GA - 40th Anniversary Celebration - Atlanta DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate the 40th anniversary of The American Chestnut Foundation! \nBest End BrewingSunday\, November 122-6 PM1036 White Street SWAtlanta\, GA 30310 \n\nLive Music!\nCool American chestnut merch!\nAmerican chestnuts to grow!\nPrizes!\nGreat Best End beer and food for purchase!\n\nLearn about the American chestnut and how YOU can be a part of bringing them back to Georgia’s forests! URL:https://tacf.org/event/ga-40th-anniversary-celebration-atlanta/ LOCATION:Best End Brewing\, 1036 White St SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30310\, United States CATEGORIES:Georgia,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GA-40th-anniversary-celebration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T200000 DTSTAMP:20231103T190151Z CREATED:20231103T190144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T190151Z UID:10001884-1699900200-1699905600@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA- Documentary Screening - "Clear Day Thunder" - Granville\, MA DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a screening of “Clear Day Thunder” at 6:30PM at the Granville Public Library. Be inspired by the amazing volunteer effort that Granville is a part of! URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-documentary-screening-clear-day-thunder-granville/ LOCATION:Granville Public Library\, 2 Granby Rd\, Granville\, MA\, 01034\, United States CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/clear-day-thunder-movie-poster-900.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T120000 DTSTAMP:20231116T170247Z CREATED:20231019T162241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T170247Z UID:10001880-1700215200-1700222400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Carolinas Chapter Hike with TACF and Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Unfortunately\, this hike has to be canceled once again. The weather conditions are not favorable\, with forecasts predicting rain and low temperatures in the morning. We will have another hike at a later date\, which is yet to be determined. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. \nIn the meantime please come out and join us Sunday\, December 3rd from 12:00-3:00PM at the Fonta Flora brewery in Nebo\, NC to celebrate TACF’s 40th Anniversary! (visit event page) \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\, Novermber 17 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. \nThis 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 by Thursday morning\, November 18 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-2/ 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:20231117T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T130000 DTSTAMP:20231023T155528Z CREATED:20231023T145014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T155528Z UID:10001881-1700220600-1700226000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Mineland Reclamation DESCRIPTION:Green Forests Work – Restoring Native Forests and Creating Economic Opportunities on Surface Mines across Appalachia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us November 17 from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EDT)\, for TACF’s next LIVE Chestnut Chat. Our special guest Michael French will discuss mineland reclamation and its role in American chestnut restoration. \nThis chat will provide an overview of the history of surface mining reclamation\, the reforestation of surface mines\, and how the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative and Green Forests Work (GFW) are implementing techniques that expedite the establishment of healthy\, diverse\, native forests on former surface mines. The chat will also discuss GFW’s progress\, recent projects\, and how the restoration of degraded lands can play a role in restoring forest types and species that have undergone declines\, such as American chestnut. \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 URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-mineland-reclamation/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bare-Rock-Mine-Surface-Planting-Allegheny-Chinquapins-Castanea-pumila.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T120000 DTSTAMP:20231103T192752Z CREATED:20231103T192745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T192752Z UID:10001886-1700305200-1700308800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Documentary Screening - "Clear Day Thunder" - Moneta Library DESCRIPTION:Join us this morning for a screening of the new documentary film CLEAR DAY THUNDER: RESCUING THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT which tells the story of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and economically important species\, during this pivotal moment.\n \nPlease register for the event if you’d like to receive a reminder via email! URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-documentary-screening-clear-day-thunder-moneta-library/ LOCATION:Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library\, 13641 Moneta Rd\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125 DTSTAMP:20230628T154741Z CREATED:20230123T154538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T154741Z UID:10001691-1700697600-1700870399@tacf.org SUMMARY:Thanksgiving - TACF Offices and Farms Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tacf.org/event/thanksgiving-tacf-offices-and-farms-closed/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T150000 DTSTAMP:20231120T192429Z CREATED:20231120T132337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T192429Z UID:10001891-1701597600-1701615600@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF 2023 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend the\n24th Annual Meeting of the MA/RI Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation \nSunday\, December 3\, 2023\n11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nMeeting will be hybrid\nIn-person (Westborough Senior Center) or via Zoom (password 1904) \n\nKeynote:  Andrew Liebhold\, US Forest Service\nCould it happen again?  Placing the demise of American Chestnut\nin the context of other forest insect & disease invasions.\nChestnut Potluck Luncheon\nMA/RI Chapter & Regional Updates\n\nRSVP to MARIchapter@tacf.org URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-2023-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Westborough Senior Center\, 4 Rogers Road\, Westborough\, MA\, 01581\, United States CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="MA/RI Chapter":MAILTO:MARIchapter@acf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T150000 DTSTAMP:20231114T212108Z CREATED:20231107T201829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T212108Z UID:10001888-1701604800-1701615600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Carolinas Chapter 40th Celebration - Chestnut Beer + Documentary Screening DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate TACF’s 40th Anniversary with the Carolinas Chapter at the picturesque Fonta Flora Brewery location at Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo\, NC! \nJoin us on Sunday\, December 3rd from 12:00-3:00PM at the brewery to try Fonta Flora’s American chestnut beer\, made with nuts provided by TACF. If you are a member of TACF or become a member\, you will get a ticket for a FREE beer\, generously provided by Fonta Flora.* \nOther highlights will include a presentation about the American chestnut by TACF’s Regional Science Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator\, a showing of TACF’s documentary\, “Clear Day Thunder\,” family-friendly fun and more. More details to come! \nThis event is FREE and open to all who would like to join! \n*If you are a member and plan to redeem your free pint\, please email hannah.leeper@acf.org so that we can try to provide a headcount\, thank you! URL:https://tacf.org/event/carolinas-chapter-40th-celebration-chestnut-beer-documentary-screening/ LOCATION:Fonta Flora Brewery\, 6751 NC-126\, Nebo\, NC\, 28761\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Fonta-Flora-Logo-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Leeper":MAILTO:hannah.leeper@acf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T140000 DTSTAMP:20231121T192459Z CREATED:20231121T192423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T192459Z UID:10001707-1702040400-1702044000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chapters Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tacf.org/event/chapters-committee-meeting-12-8-2023/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T130000 DTSTAMP:20231214T182609Z CREATED:20231116T153751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T182609Z UID:10001890-1702639800-1702645200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat - Darling 58\, Transgenics\, and Science Strategy: Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Join us December 15 from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT)\, for TACF’s next LIVE Chestnut Chat. \nTACF has decided to discontinue development of the Darling 58 transgenic American chestnut tree. In Part 1 of our two-part Chestnut Chat\, panelists will present the performance data\, explain the implications for restoration\, and answer frequently asked questions about this important shift in our science strategy. Visit the Darling 58 page for current information. In Part 2 on January 19\, 2024\, we’ll discuss the many exciting alternatives already underway and the next steps toward safe and effective American chestnut restoration \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 URL:https://tacf.org/event/darling-58-science-strategy-update/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Darling-58-seedling-test-meadowview.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T193000 DTSTAMP:20231207T202731Z CREATED:20231207T202652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202731Z UID:10001905-1702749600-1702755000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Chestnuts Roasting in Damascus\, VA DESCRIPTION:Chestnuts Roastingin Damascus\, VA\nJoin The American Chestnut Foundation as we get into the holiday spirit\, December 16 at 6:00 PM in the Damascus Trail Center. All are invited to gather around the fire to hear the story of the American chestnut. We will journey through this trees’ incredible importance\, the impact of its loss\, and how you can help to bring it back! You’ll even be able to sample a chestnut for yourself as we bring new life to the holiday tradition of chestnuts roasting on an open fire. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnuts-roasting-in-damascus-va/ LOCATION:Damascus Trail Center\, 209 West Laurel Ave\, Damascus\, VA\, 24236\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Chestnuts-Roasting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ciera Wilbur%2C Nursery Manager TACF Meadowview Research Farms":MAILTO:ciera.wilbur@acf.org GEO:36.6354888;-81.7901487 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Damascus Trail Center 209 West Laurel Ave Damascus VA 24236 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=209 West Laurel Ave:geo:-81.7901487,36.6354888 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231226 DTSTAMP:20230628T154805Z CREATED:20230123T154654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T154805Z UID:10001692-1703462400-1703548799@tacf.org SUMMARY:Christmas Day - National Office Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tacf.org/event/christmas-day-tacf-offices-and-farms-closed/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231230 DTSTAMP:20230628T154841Z CREATED:20230123T154826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T154841Z UID:10001693-1703462400-1703894399@tacf.org SUMMARY:Holiday Closure - Regional Offices and Farms DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tacf.org/event/holiday-closure-regional-offices-and-farms/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTSTAMP:20230124T143656Z CREATED:20230124T143656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T143656Z UID:10001791-1703980800-1704067199@tacf.org SUMMARY:End of Year Appeal Ends DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tacf.org/event/end-of-year-appeal-ends/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20231231T211926Z CREATED:20231231T211926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T211926Z UID:10001913-1704067200-1704153599@tacf.org SUMMARY:New Year Holiday DESCRIPTION:TACF offices closed URL:https://tacf.org/event/new-year-holiday/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T170000 DTSTAMP:20231219T164219Z CREATED:20231115T194227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T164219Z UID:10001889-1704528000-1705165200@tacf.org SUMMARY:2024 PA Farm Show DESCRIPTION:Stop by our booth at the PA Farm Show!\nPA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg\, PA Google Map\nSaturday\, January 6 – 12  Friday (9:00 am to 9:00 pm)\nSaturday\, January 13 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) \nThe PA Farm Show in Harrisburg is an eight-day event and the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation. Our volunteers will be there to share the story of the American chestnut with thousands of attendees. Stop by and visit our table and check out all the other cool stuff. Our display is located in the historic Main hall of the Farm Show Complex – nested among forest conservation and wood industry displays. Learn more about the PA Farm Show! \nCheck out the schedule and sign up to volunteer here!\nContact our office to learn more:\nmail@patacf.org  |814-933-6246. URL:https://tacf.org/event/2024-pa-farm-show/ LOCATION:PA Farm Show Complex Harrisburg\, PA\, 2300 N. CAMERON ST.\, HARRISBURG\, PA\, 17110\, United States CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T130000 DTSTAMP:20240104T143952Z CREATED:20231213T161856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T143952Z UID:10001907-1705663800-1705669200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat- Darling 58 and Science Strategy Update\, Part 2: What's Next? DESCRIPTION:Join us January 19\, 2024\, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT)\, for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat. \nPart 2 of this special Chestnut Chat series outlines the next steps after TACF’s decision to discontinue development of the Darling line of transgenic American chestnut trees. TACF employs a diversified approach to American chestnut restoration and collaborates with a wide variety of research partners. Science staff and guest panelists will share the many exciting research initiatives already underway and the role they will play in TACF’s mission to develop a disease-resistant and restoration-worthy American chestnut tree. Presenters will include researchers Scott Merkle from UGA\, Jason Holliday from VA Tech\, and Bruce Levine from UMD. \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 URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-darling-58-science-strategy-part-2-whats-next/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ciera-passionate-staff-900.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T223459Z CREATED:20231222T160027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T223459Z UID:10001912-1705739400-1705770000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Indiana Annual Meeting - 40th Anniversary Party DESCRIPTION:Indiana Annual Meeting & 40th Anniversary Celebration\nSaturday\, January 20\, 2024\, 8:30am – 5pm\nJohn S. Wright Forestry Center\, Martell Forest\n1007 N 725 W.\n\nWest Lafayette\, Indiana 47906 \n\nThe Indiana Chapter of TACF is hosting our annual meeting plus a little celebration for TACF’s 40th anniversary! Please join us for a day of science talks\, chapter business\, and a tour of the trees at the Martell Forest (weather dependent). We’d love to meet you and talk trees in person!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Info\nWe will provide a catered lunch.  Please consider making a donation of $20 to the Indiana Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation (IN-TACF) if you can to cover lunch and drinks (cash or checks).  You can also sign up and pay for a new or renewing membership at the meeting. \n\nInclement weather date of 1/27\, 8:30am – 5pm.\nDownload event info sheet.\n\nHow to attend\nIf you are attending in person: please RSVP to Catherine Martini at catherine.martini@tacf.org by 1/15/24. \nIf you are attending remotely: \nZoom info:Meeting ID: 884 8371 9337Passcode: 1904Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88483719337?pwd=V0NNTWpLYkdMZEdtK2ZlNFNsSm5WUT09 \n \n \n \n \n \n What to See\nMartell Forest is the site of the IN-TACF’s American chestnut OxO breeding.  We will present the results we have thus far and discuss where we are headed next.  Weather permitting\, we will lead a tour of our OxO crosses in the field to highlight the pitfalls and the potential of the transgenic American chestnut. Transport is available for those needing assistance on the field tours. This is our meeting where we discuss new projects and elect our officers. Finally\, thanks to Walt Beineke and Caleb Kell\, we will have a unique opportunity at the conclusion of the meeting to see exactly how we collect scionwood from large wild trees in the woods. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n8:30 AM\nRegistration – J.S. Wright Center\n\n\n9:00\nWelcome – President’s address and brief introductions\n\n\n9:30\nCurrent OxO Information –Indiana and National staff / officers\n\n\n10:00\nField Tour – Indiana ‘D54 OxO’ crosses / Grafted American Conservation Orchard\n\n\n11:15\nWhere do we go with OxO now? – National / Indiana staff and Officers\n\n\n12:00\nLunch – Eddie Joe’s\, West Point – Salad & BBQ\n\n\n1:00\nBusiness meeting:  Chapter updates\, treasury report\, volunteers\, and elections\n\n\n1:30\nCurrent American Chestnut Germplasm Conservation Orchards in Indiana:  Purdue HTIRC operational breeding update\n\n\n2:30\nDiscussion:  Everyone – New and ongoing projects for 2024\n\n\n3:30\nField Scionwood Collection Demonstration – Thanks to several partners\, we have a demonstration of scionwood collection from isolated large forest trees just ½ a mile south of Martell. Folks can drive here and depart for home or return to the Wright Center.\n\n\n5:00\nAdjourn\n\n\n\n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/indiana-annual-meeting-40th-anniversary-party/ LOCATION:John S. Wright Center\, 1007 North 725 West\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States CATEGORIES:Indiana,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/West-Lafayette_-IN.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Martini":MAILTO:catherine.martini@tacf.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR