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 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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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/ LOCATION:CT 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/ LOCATION:CT 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/ LOCATION:CT 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/ LOCATION:CT 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/ LOCATION:CT 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/ LOCATION:CT 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/ LOCATION:CT 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T140000 DTSTAMP:20240119T145805Z CREATED:20240119T145805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T145805Z UID:10001916-1705744800-1705759200@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF Winter 2024 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Winter Quarterly Board Meeting (Zoom only)\nSaturday\, January 20th 2024\nZoom Video Conferencing – Saturday\, 01/20/2023 10AM – 2PM\nMA/RI Chapter-TACF Winter Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda DRAFT \nSaturday\, January 20\, 2024 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nRemote Meeting: \nJoin Zoom Meeting   Meeting ID: 871 7276 1609 Passcode: 1904  \n  \n10:00 AM – Welcome \nApproval of Annual Meeting Minutes \nTreasurer Report (Paul) \nSecretary Report (Yvonne) \nTACF Science Update (Kendra) \nOrchard Development Report (Brian\,Mark) \nURI Proposal Update (Laura) \nIntern Report/Outlook for 2024 (Bill) \nStrategic Plan – Annual Review to Evaluate Implementation (Kathy) \n40th Anniversary Event Committee Update (K\,Brad\,Paul) \nEustis Estate Planting Update (Brad\,Gray) \nPresident Notes (Kathy) \nNew Business ? URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-winter-2024-quarterly-meeting/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Desjardin":MAILTO:marichapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T083000 DTSTAMP:20240116T161157Z CREATED:20240115T163341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T161157Z UID:10001914-1706167800-1706171400@tacf.org SUMMARY:"Chestnut Talk" with Doug Gillis\, President of the Carolinas Chapter of TACF DESCRIPTION:Doug Gillis\, President of the Carolinas Chapter of TACF\, will be giving a “Chestnut Talk” on January 25\, 2024 at the Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club.  Come have a cup of coffee and learn about the work to save the American Chestnut.  Time of the meeting is 7:30 am to 8:30 am. \nGuests who are not Rotary Club members are welcome to attend! \nThe Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club is located at  4315 Weddington-Matthews Road\, Weddington\, NC 28104. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-talk-with-doug-gillis-president-of-the-carolinas-chapter-of-tacf/ LOCATION:Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club\, 4315 Weddington-Matthews Road\, Weddington\, NC\, 28104\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation GEO:35.0523168;-80.7362962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club 4315 Weddington-Matthews Road Weddington NC 28104 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4315 Weddington-Matthews Road:geo:-80.7362962,35.0523168 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T200000 DTSTAMP:20240130T192333Z CREATED:20240130T191558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T192333Z UID:10001925-1706641200-1706644800@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA- Zoom Presentation: Returning American Chestnuts to Their Native Range DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Zoom presentation!\n1/30/2024 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nReturning American Chestnut Trees to their Native Range with John Meiklejohn\nhosted by NOFA – Massachusetts Pollinator Monthly Meeting\n\nPre-Register to receive the Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcu2sqD8vHNyAq9fh2d89PmGAyKdqJb2G#/registration URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-zoom-presentation-returning-american-chestnuts/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Jan-30-MAPN-Presentation.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MA/RI Chapter":MAILTO:MARIchapter@acf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T203000 DTSTAMP:20240108T224153Z CREATED:20231220T150442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T224153Z UID:10001911-1706812200-1706819400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Screening of Clear Day Thunder at Virginia Tech DESCRIPTION:February 1st\, 2024 at 6:30pm \nCome learn about the iconic American chestnut with The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) and Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources! Join us for an evening screening of TACF’s new documentary\, “Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut\,” at the historic Lyric Theatre in Blacksburg\, VA at 6:30PM on Thursday\, February 1st. A panel discussion will follow with members of TACF’s science team. See you there! \nHow to Attend \nTo attend the event\, please register here. \n \n register URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-screening-of-clear-day-thunder-at-virginia-tech/ LOCATION:The Lyric Theatre\, 135 College Ave\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, 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="Tara Nepper":MAILTO:tnepper@vt.edu GEO:37.2302735;-80.415687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Lyric Theatre 135 College Ave Blacksburg VA 24060 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 College Ave:geo:-80.415687,37.2302735 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240211 DTSTAMP:20231219T164158Z CREATED:20231219T164158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T164158Z UID:10001909-1707350400-1707609599@tacf.org SUMMARY:PASA 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Conference DESCRIPTION:The PA/NJ Chapter will have a booth at the annual conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) \nPasa is a nonprofit that supports sustainable farms and equitable food systems through farmer-driven education\, research\, and community. We hope to reach young farmers and environmentalists to find partners for our restoration work going forward. \nWhen: Thursday\, February 8 through Saturday\, February 10\nWhere: Lancaster\, PA \nLearn more: https://pasafarming.org/ URL:https://tacf.org/event/pasa-2024-sustainable-agriculture-conference/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T140000 DTSTAMP:20240202T184139Z CREATED:20240202T184133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T184139Z UID:10001927-1707559200-1707573600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Maine Chapter Chestnut Planting Party DESCRIPTION:The Maine Chapter will gather at Ellis Greenhouse and Nursery in Hudson\, Maine to plant chestnut seeds for our annual seedling sale. Meet at the Ellis Greenhouse at 10:00 AM Saturday\, February 10. Bring something to share for potluck lunch. URL:https://tacf.org/event/maine-chapter-chestnut-planting-party/ LOCATION:Ellis Greenhouse and Nursery\, 218 Old Town Rd\, Hudson\, ME\, 04449\, United States CATEGORIES:Maine,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PXL_20220215_155945670-400x400-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eva Butler":MAILTO:eva.maineacf@gmail.com GEO:44.9989346;-68.8657204 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ellis Greenhouse and Nursery 218 Old Town Rd Hudson ME 04449 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=218 Old Town Rd:geo:-68.8657204,44.9989346 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T130000 DTSTAMP:20240613T161146Z CREATED:20240123T143927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T161146Z UID:10001919-1708083000-1708088400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat- Evolution of Castanea and Cryphonectria DESCRIPTION:Join us February 16\, 2024\, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT)\, for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat. \nIn this edition\, Joanna Malukiewicz will discuss the interplay in the evolution of Castanea and the chestnut blight fungus (Cryphonectria parasitica). Listen in to learn about the fascinating history of ancient natural hybridization among chestnut species across East Asia\, Europe\, and North America\, and whether or not hybridization has played any role in the relative blight resistance or susceptibility of the extant chestnut species. \n \n \n \n \n \n HOW TO PARTICIPATE (via Zoom Webinar) \nPre-registration is required to attend this event. 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Joanna Malukiewicz has been a research associate working with Drs. Jason Holliday (VT) and Jared Westbrook (TACF) to elucidate how the evolutionary history of chestnuts (Castanea) has influenced their susceptibility and resistance to chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica). Her work on Castanea has included analysis of whole genomic resequencing data to look into questions regarding phylogeny\, genetic diversity\, and hybridization of chestnuts and the natural history of chestnut blight. She has also contributed to analysis of functional genomic data of chestnuts. Dr. Malukiewicz has specifically focused on elucidating the role of hybridization in shaping divergence and resistance and susceptibility of various chestnut species to chestnut blight. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-evolution-of-castanea-and-cryphonectria/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Fossil_chestnut_leaf_castanea_dolichophylla-white.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T160000 DTSTAMP:20231103T185225Z CREATED:20231103T185134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T185225Z UID:10001883-1708264800-1708272000@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT- Documentary Screening - "Clear Day Thunder" - CT Audubon Society & Wyndham Land Trust Center DESCRIPTION:Please join us  on February 18th at 2PM for a screening of TACF’s documentary\, “Clear Day Thunder\,” at The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret in Pomfret Center\, CT. Weather permitting\, if rescheduled\, March 2nd\, 2pm is the backup date. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-documentary-screening-ct-audubon-society-wyndham-land-trust/ LOCATION:Connecticut Audubon Society & Wyndam Land Trust\, Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,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:20240222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T173000 DTSTAMP:20240202T205046Z CREATED:20240202T203826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T205046Z UID:10001928-1708596000-1708882200@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF at the Hartford Flower and Garden Show DESCRIPTION:This year again\, the CT Chapter will be at the Flower and Garden Show. Stop by our table in the CT Federated Garden exhibit to see the work of the Foundation. \nFree entry will be provided for volunteers who will help us at the table during the week. Email us if you can help! URL:https://tacf.org/event/tacf-at-the-hartford-flower-and-garden-show/ LOCATION:Connecticut Convention Center\, 100 Columbus Blvd\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-3.33.53-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T160000 DTSTAMP:20240206T221442Z CREATED:20240206T220241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T221442Z UID:10001932-1708768800-1708790400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Reliever DESCRIPTION:Join us at Cabin Fever Reliever!\nThe Maine Chapter will host an educational table at the annual Cabin Fever Reliever hosted by the Penobscot Fly Fishers. Chestnut seedlings will be for sale. Come visit and learn the latest about restoring the American chestnut. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Al Faust\, treasurer of the Maine Chapter\, talks about chestnut restoration and the beautiful guitar made of chestnut by David Bivens (also pictured) in 2023. URL:https://tacf.org/event/cabin-fever-reliever/ LOCATION:Brewer Auditorium\, 318 Wilson St\, Brewer\, ME\, 04412\, United States CATEGORIES:Maine,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ME-sportsmens-show-2023.jpg GEO:44.786722;-68.7548035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brewer Auditorium 318 Wilson St Brewer ME 04412 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=318 Wilson St:geo:-68.7548035,44.786722 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T163000 DTSTAMP:20240131T191531Z CREATED:20240117T141510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T191531Z UID:10001915-1708768800-1708792200@tacf.org SUMMARY:TN Chapter Annual Meeting / 40th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Tennessee Chapter is excited to welcome you in the beautiful Cheekwood Estate and Gardens for our 2024 Chapter Meeting & 40th Anniversary Celebration! This meeting includes opportunities to hear from TACF’s Chief Conservation Officer\, Sara Fitzsimmons\, view a screening of CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut\, listen to a talk on Chestnut Ghosts – searching for remnants of the primeval chestnut forests from Greg Weaver\, hear from Chapter President Hill Craddock and his student Uma Plambeck\, and more! The chapter will also overview chapter governance and leadership structure\, setting the stage for the nomination of officers for the Tennessee chapter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance is free but please consider making a donation of $25 to the Tennessee Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation (TN-TACF) to cover lunch (cash or checks). You can also sign up and pay for a new or renewing membership at the meeting. \nLunch is provided to the first 25 registrants. Registration is required. Please register here. \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n10:00AM\nMeet & Greet\, Tour Facility\n\n\n11:00AM\nWelcome – Opening Comments\n\n\n11:15AM\nTACF Roadmap & 2024 Plans\n\n\n12:15PM\nLunch & Screening of Clear Day Thunder\n\n\n1:30PM\nPresident’s Remarks\, Discussion of Officer Positions\n\n\n2:00PM\nBreak\n\n\n2:15PM\nPresentation – Genomic support for four North American species of Castanea\n\n\n2:45PM\nStudent Paper – Small Stem Assay/Leaf Disc Assay\n\n\n3:00PM\nChestnut Ghosts – Searching for the Remnants\n\n\n3:40PM\nGrower Forum\n\n\n4:10PM\nWrap Up\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This meeting will serve as both an annual meeting of the Tennessee chapter of TACF and a 40th anniversary of the founding of TACF. The meeting will be held in the Bradford Room of the Frist Learning Center at the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville\, with access to the grounds being provided to all meeting attendees. Please enter at the 111 Cheek Rd. entrance for the Frist Learning Center. \n  \nAt this meeting we will have Jay Cude (Chairman of TACF’s Board) and TACF’s Chief Conservation Officer\, Sara Fitzsimmons\, present plans and progress towards restoration at the national level\, followed by a Q&A session. \nA box lunch will be provided to the first 25 registrants. During lunch we will be showing the TACF produced film Clear Day Thunder\, featuring Dolly Parton. \nTACF Tennessee chapter president Hill Craddock will present his work at the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga on chestnut breeding and nursery / orchard growth of chestnuts. M. Taylor Perkins\, a Research Associate at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga\, will make a presentation on Genomic support for four North American species of Castanea. One of Hill’s students (Uma Plambeck) will present a poster paper on her work with small stem / leaf disc assay for blight resistance. Hannah Lepeer (TACF’s Southern Regional Outreach Coordinator) will present an overview of chapter governance & leadership structure\, setting the stage for the nomination of officers for the Tennessee chapter. \nTennessee chapter member Greg Weaver will give a talk on Chestnut ghosts – searching for remnants of the primeval chestnut forests. This will be followed by an open grower forum\, where those who are attempting to grow chestnuts can share their experiences. URL:https://tacf.org/event/tn-chapter-annual-meeting-40th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Bradford Room\, Frist Learning Center\, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens\, 111 Cheek Rd\, Nashville\, TN\, 32705\, United States CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/volunteer-at-the-american-chestnut-foundation.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Black":MAILTO:mailto:kashblack@verizon.net GEO:36.0874175;-86.8746773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bradford Room Frist Learning Center Cheekwood Estate & Gardens 111 Cheek Rd Nashville TN 32705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=111 Cheek Rd:geo:-86.8746773,36.0874175 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240229 DTSTAMP:20240104T141938Z CREATED:20231206T203214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T141938Z UID:10001903-1709078400-1709164799@tacf.org SUMMARY:Seed Distribution for Seed-Level Members DESCRIPTION:Seed Distribution\nThe annual gift of our best hybrid American chestnut seeds will be mailed to Seed Level members on Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024. \nYour membership donation must be received by January 31st for February 28 shipping. Memberships received after this date will be placed on the following year’s seed distribution list. \nLearn about becoming a Seed Level member or renewing your Seed Level membership and get more information about TACF’s hybrid seeds on the Seeds and Seedlings page. \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/seed-distribution-for-seed-level-members/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Handful-of-nuts-ESF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T123000 DTSTAMP:20240209T175404Z CREATED:20240209T171723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T175404Z UID:10001934-1709371800-1709382600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Alabama Chapter Meeting + 40th Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join the Alabama Chapter for their annual Chapter Meeting!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will include:\n \n\nAn annual business meeting\nDiscussion about our current breeding program status\, how we’re moving forward with chestnut restoration\, the key ways in which Huntsville is involved\nTalks from TACF’s Regional Science Coordinator Jamie Van Clief and Regional Outreach Coordinator Hannah Leeper\nA keynote speaker who will discuss higher-level science topics (TBD)\nFree seedlings! If you’d like to plant a chestnut\, here’s your chance to get a free tree!\n\n \nWe will also be holding a fun and informal get together after the meeting at Back Forty Beer Company located at 3254 Leeman Ferry Rd SW\, Huntsville\, AL.\n \nRSVP here to attend this event!\n \n RSVP to Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at the South Huntsville Public Library! URL:https://tacf.org/event/alabama-chapter-meeting-40th-celebration/ LOCATION:South Huntsville Public Library\, 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35802\, United States CATEGORIES:Alabama,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Alabama.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Swinford":MAILTO:dave.swinford@gmail.com GEO:34.6611015;-86.537148 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=South Huntsville Public Library 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd Huntsville AL 35802 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7901-L Bailey Cove Rd:geo:-86.537148,34.6611015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T150000 DTSTAMP:20240308T141610Z CREATED:20240305T185933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T141610Z UID:10001941-1710059400-1710082800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA Seed Orchard Planting - Blandy Experimental Farm DESCRIPTION:Come help us sow chestnuts in one of our three seed orchards. These orchards are part of our plan to make many thousands of chestnuts available for future restoration plantings in the forests of Virginia. \nGet your hands a little dirty gently planting chestnuts in the ground and setting up small tubes to protect them from critters. See the amazing growth of chestnuts planted there over the last few years. Learn about chestnut restoration from your fellow volunteers. \nNOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY MARCH 10 DUE TO RAIN\nSunday\, March 10\, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Blandy Experimental FarmChestnut Seed Orchard400 Blandy Farm Ln\, Boyce\, VA 22620Chestnut Seed Orchard \nRSVP to vachestnut@gmail.com. Please indicate which events you wish to attend. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Be sure to check out all our events this March!\n\nSEED ORCHARD PLANTINGS \nSaturday\, March 9\, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Blandy Experimental Farm (event page)Chestnut Seed Orchard400 Blandy Farm Ln\, Boyce\, VA 22620Chestnut Seed Orchard \nSaturday\, March 16\, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm\, Banshee Reeks (event page)21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA 20175Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve \nSaturday\, March 23\, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm\, Sky Meadows State Park (event page)11012 Edmonds Ln\, Delaplane\, VA 20144Sky Meadows State Park \n\nSPECIAL GUIDED TOUR: (event page)Saturday\, March 30\, 9:30am to Noon\, Lesesne State ForestLesesne State ForestLatitude/Longitude: 37° 50′ 32.3″\, -78° 57′ 50.0″ \nLearn about the History of Chestnut BreedingJoin us for a walking tour of Lesesne State Forest\, where chestnut breeding has been going on since 1968. See large surviving American chestnuts that we grafted there in the 1980s\, 56-year hybrid chestnuts from Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, several generations of backcross chestnuts\, and controlled crosses of large surviving American chestnuts. You will see varying degrees of blight resistance. This is one of the largest plantings of blight-resistant chestnuts.  \n\nRSVP to vachestnut@gmail.com Please indicate which events you wish to attend. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-seed-orchard-planting-blandy-experimental-farm/ 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/2024/03/VA-Anna-planting-900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240318 DTSTAMP:20240207T151355Z CREATED:20240207T144400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T151355Z UID:10001933-1710460800-1710719999@tacf.org SUMMARY:Eastern Maine Sportsmen's Show DESCRIPTION:2024 Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s Show\nJoin the Maine Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation at the annual Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s Show from Friday\, March 15 through Sunday\, March 17. We will have an educational booth and will be selling American chestnut seedlings. We hope to see many of our members and meet new chestnut enthusiasts at this annual event sponsored by the Penobscot County Conservation Association – a great supporter of TACF! \nEvent cost: $10 Adults and children 12 and up. Free for children under 12. \nFind more information on the Facebook page and on the PCCA website. URL:https://tacf.org/event/eastern-maine-sportsmens-show-4/ LOCATION:University of Maine- Orono Field House\, 18 Gym Dr\, Orono\, ME\, 04473\, United States CATEGORIES:Maine,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ME-sportsmens-show-2023-900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Penobscot County Conservation Association":MAILTO:pccasportshow@gmail.com GEO:44.9029425;-68.668481 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of Maine- Orono Field House 18 Gym Dr Orono ME 04473 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=18 Gym Dr:geo:-68.668481,44.9029425 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T130000 DTSTAMP:20240223T143432Z CREATED:20240223T142922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T143432Z UID:10001936-1710502200-1710507600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat - Assertion-Evidence Approach to Presentations DESCRIPTION:Rethinking Scientific Presentations: The Assertion−Evidence Structure\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on March 15\, 2024\, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT)\, for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As chestnut enthusiasts\, we often find ourselves sharing complex information with friends\, family\, and strangers. The good news is that science presentations don’t have to be boring or ineffective! In this episode\, Penn State’s Michael Alley will speak about a better way; the assertion-evidence approach. In this approach\, a speaker builds the talk on key messages supported by visual evidence. Michael’s research has found that assertion-evidence talks are more focused and much better understood by audiences. In addition\, speakers using this method (even those initially nervous about making presentations) report that using the assertion-evidence approach has given them more confidence. Join us to learn how to step up your science presentation game! \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Michael Alley \nHolding a master of science in electrical engineering and a master of fine arts in writing\, Michael Alley is a teaching professor of engineering communication at Penn State. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Springer\, 2013)\, which has been translated into Japanese and Chinese\, and The Craft of Scientific Writing (Springer\, 2018). Over the past decade\, he has taught presentations and writing to engineers and scientists on four continents. Sites include Google\, Harvard Medical School\, MIT\, Texas Instruments\, the University of Oslo\, and the University of Illinois. Alley’s website on presentations (assertion-evidence.com) is a top Google listing for assertion-evidence presentations and his website on writing (craftofscientificwriting.org) is a top Google listing for writing as an engineer or scientist. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-assertion-evidence-approach-to-presentations/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Michael-Alley_teaching.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000 DTSTAMP:20240305T194843Z CREATED:20240305T191253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T194843Z UID:10001942-1710577800-1710601200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA Seed Orchard Planting - Banshee Reeks DESCRIPTION:Come help us sow chestnuts in one of our three seed orchards. These orchards are part of our plan to make many thousands of chestnuts available for future restoration plantings in the forests of Virginia. \nGet your hands a little dirty gently planting chestnuts in the ground and setting up small tubes to protect them from critters. See the amazing growth of chestnuts planted there over the last few years. Learn about chestnut restoration from your fellow volunteers. \nSaturday\, March 16\, 8:30am to 3:00 pm\, Banshee Reeks21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA 20175Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve \nRSVP to vachestnut@gmail.com. Please indicate which events you wish to attend. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Be sure to check out all our events this March!\n\nSEED ORCHARD PLANTINGS \nSaturday\, March 9\, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Blandy Experimental Farm (event page)Chestnut Seed Orchard400 Blandy Farm Ln\, Boyce\, VA 22620Chestnut Seed Orchard \nSaturday\, March 16\, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm\, Banshee Reeks (event page)21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA 20175Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve \nSaturday\, March 23\, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm\, Sky Meadows State Park (event page)11012 Edmonds Ln\, Delaplane\, VA 20144Sky Meadows State Park \n\nSPECIAL GUIDED TOUR: (event page)Saturday\, March 30\, 9:30am to Noon\, Lesesne State ForestLesesne State ForestLatitude/Longitude: 37° 50′ 32.3″\, -78° 57′ 50.0″ \nLearn about the History of Chestnut BreedingJoin us for a walking tour of Lesesne State Forest\, where chestnut breeding has been going on since 1968. See large surviving American chestnuts that we grafted there in the 1980s\, 56-year hybrid chestnuts from Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, several generations of backcross chestnuts\, and controlled crosses of large surviving American chestnuts. You will see varying degrees of blight resistance. This is one of the largest plantings of blight-resistant chestnuts.  \n\nRSVP to vachestnut@gmail.com Please indicate which events you wish to attend. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-seed-orchard-planting-banshee-reeks/ 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/2024/03/VA-Anna-planting-900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240320 DTSTAMP:20240118T170042Z CREATED:20231206T205012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T170042Z UID:10001904-1710806400-1710892799@tacf.org SUMMARY:Wild-Type Seedling Sale DESCRIPTION:TACF’s 2024 Annual Wild-Type Seedling Sale\nIt’s back! TACF’s annual wild-type American chestnut seedling sale is happening the morning of Tuesday\, March 19\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$90 per bundle of 10 bareroot seedlings\nOne bundle per customer\nSale starts 8:00AM online and via phone\n\nHow to Participate\nAll current TACF members receive a private email link and directions about how to participate in this sale. (Emails sent on March 17 and again on the morning of the sale.) \nPlease note that your membership or renewal must be recieved by March 1 and remain current through March 19 to be eligible to participate in the seedling sale. \nSale Information\nThis is an extremely popular annual sale exclusively for current TACF members. Seedling quantities are limited and are for sale while supplies last. Seedlings sell out quickly every year. \nSeedlings are sold in bundles that includes the cost of shipping and shipped with bare roots\, without planting medium or pot from TACF’s partner nurseries. Bundle sizes and maximum purchase limits are dependent upon availability and are determined from year to year. Viability of wild-type American seedlings is not guaranteed by TACF. \nIn order to prevent the spread of contagions from the native range\, no seedlings will be shipped to states west of the Mississippi River\, nor outside the contiguous United States. \nFor important information about these bareroot seedlings and about the sale\, please visit our Seeds and Seedlings page. URL:https://tacf.org/event/wild-type-seedling-sale/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/greenhouse-meadowview-seedlings.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR