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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260122T155258Z CREATED:20260122T155040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T155258Z UID:10002156-1774080000-1774112400@tacf.org SUMMARY:TACF at the Connecticut Land Conservation Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Connecticut Land Conservation Conference\, the state’s premier one-day gathering for land trust professionals\, community stewards\, agency leaders\, volunteers\, and advocates. Our chapter is one of the sponsors of the conference. \nMore info on the conference website. URL:https://tacf.org/event/tacf-at-the-connecticut-land-conservation-conference/ LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Frank Center for Public Affairs\, 238 Church Street\, Middletown\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Conference-Logo-clear-back.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260310T164753Z CREATED:20260310T164658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T164753Z UID:10002172-1774090800-1774105200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Children's Nature Festival DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to participate in planting specially selected chestnut seeds with VA-TACF in the Claytor Nature Center chestnut orchard. Surrounding festival activities include live music\, nature art\, meeting native animals\, exploring a vernal pool and amphibians\, introduction to hiking\, and more… PLUS PIZZA and CAKE! \nMore Information URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-childrens-nature-festival/ LOCATION:Claytor Nature Center\, 1844 Woods Road\, Bedford\, Virginia\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/childrens-nature-festival-2026-VA.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T143000 DTSTAMP:20260306T220941Z CREATED:20260306T220557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T220941Z UID:10002166-1774098000-1774103400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA-Informational Meeting about Identifying LSAs DESCRIPTION:American Chestnuts have not all been reduced to small bushes by the blight. There are large trees in the woods\, some of which have more resistance than others. Clint Morse and the Virginia Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation want to recruit you to bring the large surviving American Chestnuts out of the woods so that we can build to something historic: the first orchard from wild American chestnuts with elevated blight resistance in the country. With the help of The American Chestnut Foundation and with the support of Grayson Landcare\, we hope to put that orchard in Grayson County at Matthews State Forest. \nClint Morse will share details of the project and how you can help. There will be many volunteer opportunities for all ages\, skill levels\, and interests. The goal\, at the end of the meeting\, is to have a list of projects we can complete in year 1 and volunteers ready\, willing\, and able to complete these projects. For more details on the projects this group will be pursuing\, see the Grayson Landcare write-up: https://graysonlandcare.org/2026/03/chestnuts/ \nAs an added bonus\, we will also distribute American and Advanced Hybrid nuts that you can grow today\, in your backyard\, in raised bed trials we started last year. Learn More. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-informational-meeting-about-identifying-lsas/ LOCATION:1908 Courhouse\, 1908 Courthouse St\, Independence\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Young-green-chestnut-burs-at-Meadowview-Research-Farms-1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000 DTSTAMP:20260319T013121Z CREATED:20260309T164859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T013121Z UID:10002170-1774177200-1774188000@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF Spring 2026 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:2026 Spring Quarterly Meeting (hybrid)\nDate: Sunday\, March 22\, 2026\nLocation: Wachusett Meadow Audubon \nAll are welcome! RSVP to Kathy & Yvonne\nLunch: brown bag with snacks provided\nAgenda coming soon – please send agenda items to Kathy & Yvonne \nTime: March 22\, 2026 11:00 AM Eastern Time – 2:00 PM \nZoom Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6164638374?omn=86750564392\n\nMeeting ID: 616 463 8374 URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-spring-2026-quarterly-meeting/ LOCATION:Wachusett Meadow Audubon\, 113 Goodnow Road\, Princeton\, MA\, 01541 CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MA-RIChapter_TACF_2Color_Stacked-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Desjardin":MAILTO:marichapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000 DTSTAMP:20260311T191727Z CREATED:20260311T191617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T191727Z UID:10002173-1774690200-1774711800@tacf.org SUMMARY:PA/NJ Chapter of TACF's 2026 Spring Growers Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full day of learning and connection! Hear from 3 expert featured speakers including new TACF President Michael Goergen\, with time for questions and discussion after each speaker. Regional Science Coordinator Lake Graboski will share a science report/update with the group. \nEnjoy time to mingle with fellow chestnut enthusiasts over donuts and coffee at breakfast and again at lunch where sandwiches and sides will be served! (All food and drinks included in $30 ticket price!) \nMembers can request a gift of wild type seeds (seed reservation required to lake.graboski@tacf.org). \nThese events are always fun and enlightening. We can’t wait to see you there! \nMore information URL:https://tacf.org/event/pa-nj-chapter-of-tacfs-2026-spring-growers-meeting/ LOCATION:Centennial Barn at Fort Hunter Mansion\, 5395 North Front St\, Harrisburg\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/centennial-barn-pa.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Owen":MAILTO:aso5287@psu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000 DTSTAMP:20260322T211126Z CREATED:20260122T153159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T211126Z UID:10002154-1774776600-1774792800@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting in person\, at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association in Rockfall/ Middletown. \n\nAgenda for the meeting can be found here. \n\nFeatured speaker: Isabel Munck\, Plant Pathologist – USDA Forest Service\n“Effect of silvicultural treatment and forest type on survivability of chestnuts” \n\n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-annual-membership-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CF&PA)\, 16 Meriden Road\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481 CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CT-TACF-2024board-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T170000 DTSTAMP:20260330T165338Z CREATED:20260330T165338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T165338Z UID:10002177-1775293200-1775322000@tacf.org SUMMARY:New England Planting Day DESCRIPTION:Come join us to plant chestnut seeds in our greenhouse at the New England regional office in Griswold\, Connecticut. We will be mixing soil\, filling pots\, and planting around 800 seeds.\n\nDress in layers and for the weather\, bring a lunch\, water\, and gloves. Come for as long as you’d like! Event will last until 5pm or until all nuts get planted. URL:https://tacf.org/event/new-england-planting-day/ LOCATION:CAES Griswold Research Center\, 190 Sheldon Road\, Griswold\, CT\, 06351\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chestnut-seedlings-nursery.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Deni Ranguelova":MAILTO:deni.ranguelova@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260327T174156Z CREATED:20260327T174156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T174156Z UID:10002176-1775905200-1775919600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT - Chestnut educational program and history walk at Case Mountain DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 11\, volunteers from the CT Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation will present an illustrated program at the cabin\, describing the importance and scope of the Chestnut\, the blight\, the wood itself\, and tree restoration efforts. Visitors can either go directly to the cabin on their own (any time from 11:00 a.m. on into mid afternoon)\, or join the History Hike of Highland Park starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Case Parklet\, GPS 670 Spring Street\, Manchester. \nThe hike will visit the areas of the former water-bottling plant\, paper mills\, Case family mansions\, and\, of course\, the 1917 cabin — a fine example of a summer lodge built from American Chestnut. Bring your friends and celebrate preservation of this unique and historic cabin. Forward this email to spread the word. Botanists welcome! \nOn your own\, walk in\, about a half mile\, from either the Spring Street/Glen Road/waterfall area OR from the “Case Mt. Case Pond Lot” off Birch Mountain Road. \nMap to get to Case Mountain Cabin\, Manchester \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chestnut-educational-program-and-history-walk-at-case-mountain/ LOCATION:Case Mountain Cabin\, Manchester CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Case-Mtn-Cabin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T140000 DTSTAMP:20260318T183323Z CREATED:20260317T181257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T183323Z UID:10002174-1776070800-1776088800@tacf.org SUMMARY:KY - USFS Daniel Boone National Forest Partners with KY TACF Chapter To Plant Chestnut Seedlings DESCRIPTION:In partnership with TACF and USFS Daniel Boone National Forest\, the Kentucky Chapter is helping to plant 200 hybrid American chestnut seedlings in a site that has been prepared by USFS\, London Ranger District in a Restoration Trial Planting back into the American chestnut’s native forest. \nAll who wish to come out to help plant are asked to RSVP through kendarnell54@gmail.com \nAt that point\, Ken will send location details and a list of personal items that Volunteers will need to bring with them. We hope to see you there! URL:https://tacf.org/event/ky-usfs-daniel-boone-national-forest-partners-with-ky-tacf-chapter-to-plant-chestnut-seedlings/ LOCATION:USFS Daniel Boone National Forest CATEGORIES:Kentucky,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/USFS-Volunteers-Planted-54-Nut-Grafted-Seedlings-May-1-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Darnell":MAILTO:kendarnell54@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000 DTSTAMP:20260219T205337Z CREATED:20260219T205337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T205337Z UID:10002162-1776186000-1776189600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Dentatabase Training DESCRIPTION:This training provides an overview of TACF’s Dentatabase\, where we track orchards and trees across the range.\n\nThis training is designed for chapter leaders\, volunteers\, and partner organizations who want to learn how to interact with Dentatabase for tree and orchard management or recordkeeping. No advanced database experience is required.\n\nEach training session will consist of a live demonstration of Dentatabase’s basic functions\, with the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session. These are stand-alone events offered once per month during the winter season. Help-desk hours will be held the following day\, providing one-on-one support for specific questions or needs.\n\nThis event will be held virtually over Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6164638374?omn=89096192156\n\nTo RSVP to this event\, please email Deni Ranguelova: deni.ranguelova@tacf.org URL:https://tacf.org/event/dentatabase-training-3/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dentatabase.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Deni Ranguelova":MAILTO:deni.ranguelova@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260219T210031Z CREATED:20260219T210031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210031Z UID:10002164-1776261600-1776265200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Dentatabase Help Desk Hour DESCRIPTION:This is an open\, drop-in support session for anyone using Dentatabase. Participants are welcome to bring specific questions about their orchards\, data entry\, record updates\, or workflows discussed in recent trainings. The session is informal and designed to provide hands-on help and clarification. \nThis event will be held virtually over Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6164638374?omn=89096192156\n\nTo RSVP to this event\, please email Deni Ranguelova: deni.ranguelova@tacf.org URL:https://tacf.org/event/dentatabase-help-desk-hour-3/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dentatabase.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Deni Ranguelova":MAILTO:deni.ranguelova@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000 DTSTAMP:20260326T181901Z CREATED:20260326T175316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181901Z UID:10002175-1776425400-1776430800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Ginkgo\, the Rescue of a Remarkable Tree DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, April 17\, 2026\, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern)\, for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special guest\, Sir Peter Crane\, will explore the inspiring comeback story of the ginkgo tree. Perhaps the world’s most distinctive tree\, ginkgo is a botanical oddity and a widely recognized “living fossil.” Wild ginkgo exists only in China\, but today it is beloved for the elegance of its leaves\, prized for its edible nuts\, and revered for its longevity. It is one of the world’s most popular street trees and herbal medicines. The lecture will explore the evolutionary and cultural history of the species from its mysterious origin through its proliferation\, drastic decline\, and ultimate resurgence. Like the American chestnut\, the most recent chapters in the evolutionary and cultural biography of ginkgo have been written by people. For a species once on the brink of extinction\, what has unfolded has been a remarkable turnaround. Ginkgo is now widely grown\, widely known\, and a “good news” story\, a tree that people saved. \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 an email with a unique URL link to join the event. 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 Pre-Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter\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 Peter Crane\nPresident of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\nSir Peter Crane FRS is President of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation in Virginia (osgf.org)\, an estate of Rachel Lambert Mellon that includes an exquisite garden as well as an exceptional library focused on the history of plant science\, plant exploration\, and the development of gardens and landscape design. He is known internationally for his work on the diversity of plant life – its origin\, fossil history\, current status\, conservation and use. Peter received the International Prize for Biology in December 2014 and the Darwin-Wallace Medal of the Linnean Society of London in 2024. In 2024 he also received the Garden Club of America Medal of Honor. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-gingko-rescue/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ginkgo-leaves.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260330T164632Z CREATED:20260310T151904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T164632Z UID:10002171-1776506400-1776524400@tacf.org SUMMARY:NY-TACF Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, April 18th\, 2026\, 10am-3pm\nWhere: UAlbany ETEC Building\, 1220 Washington Ave\, Albany\, NY 12203\nCost: Free for all virtual attendees and TACF members\, $20 for in-person non-members\nLight breakfast and lunch to be provided\n\n\n\nRegister HEREThe registration deadline for those attending in-person is April 9\, 2026. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ny-tacf-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:UAlbany ETEC Building\, 1220 Washington Ave\, Albany\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:New York,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NYChapter_TACF_2Color_Stacked-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260308T195232Z CREATED:20260307T153605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T195232Z UID:10002167-1777114800-1777129200@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT - Earth Day Celebration at Brookside Farm\, East Lyme DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\nCelebrate Earth Day at Brookside Farm Museum on April 25\, 2026. The American Chestnut Foundation will have a table at this event. \nBrookside Farm \nBrought to you by Brookside Farm Museum and Swamp Yankee Earthcare\, this community gathering invites neighbors of all ages to explore practical\, local ways to care for the Earth. \nSet on Brookside’s historic 40-acre Town-owned site in East Lyme\, the day will feature hands-on workshops\, environmental demonstrations\, native plant education\, local makers and growers\, and opportunities to connect with others committed to sustainability. Learn about invasive species removal\, biodiversity restoration\, pollinator support\, and simple steps families can take at home to strengthen our regional ecosystem. \nThis is not just a festival—it’s a working celebration of stewardship\, where history\, land\, and community come together. \nCome ready to learn\, participate\, and leave inspired. URL:https://tacf.org/event/earth-day-celebration-at-brookside-farm-east-lyme/ LOCATION:Brookside Farm\, East Lyme\, 33 Society Road\, Niantic\, CT\, 06357\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-07-102925.png ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260206T203326Z CREATED:20260206T154845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T203326Z UID:10002160-1777118400-1777129200@tacf.org SUMMARY:MD Chapter Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:MDTACF Spring Meeting \nOur Maryland Chapter Annual Membership meeting will be held on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 from 12- 3 pm.   The meeting will be held at the  Milkhouse Brewery located at 8253 Dollyhyde Road Mt. Airy\, MD 21171\, rain or shine.  All are invited.  Further details and the agenda to be reported soon. URL:https://tacf.org/event/md-chapter-spring-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Milkhouse Brewery\, 8253 Dollyhyde Rd.\, Mt. Airy\, MD\, 21771\, United States CATEGORIES:Maryland,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MD-greenhouse2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260330T181309Z CREATED:20260307T173555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T181309Z UID:10002169-1777201200-1777215600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Maine Chapter TACF Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Come to the Maine Chapter Annual Gathering and Field Trip\nAll members\, friends and volunteers of the Maine chapter of TACF are invited to come together on Sunday\, April 26 from 11:00 – 3:00 for our annual gathering. This year the setting is beautiful Camp Pondicherry. The address is 85 Camp Pondicherry Road\, Bridgton\, ME. This Girl Scout camp is ordinarily not open to the public\, so come enjoy its beautiful fields and forest while you can! \nYou’re sure to meet some of the fascinating folks this tree brings together. This event is a great chance to connect with others and discover shared interests. Come learn more about American chestnuts and how you can help return them to your corner of Maine. If you’ve been volunteering in this mission\, please attend so we can properly thank you and acknowledge your efforts. \nSeeds and seedlings will also be available at the Annual Gathering on April 26\, with a 20% discount on both. \nWe appreciate your RSVP. It helps us better plan for the event. \nSharing POT LUCK Lunch\nPlease bring a dish to pass\, along with a suitable serving utensil. If you’re unable to contribute\, please don’t let that stop you from coming. \nEvents of the Day\n\nPlant chestnut seeds 11:00 – 12:00\nEnjoy a potluck lunch 12:00 – 1:00\nConduct our meeting 1:00 – 2:00\nCelebrate our volunteers 2:00 – 2:15\nHike to a big chestnut 2:15 – 3:00 URL:https://tacf.org/event/maine-chapter-tacf-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Camp Pondicherry\, 85 Camp Pondicherry Rd\, Bridgton\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Maine,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ME-40th-annual-meeting-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ME Chapter":MAILTO:eva.maineacf@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202501Z CREATED:20260407T201014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T202501Z UID:10002178-1777573800-1777577400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Revival of The American Chestnut in the Blue Ridge DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Virginia Master Naturalists on April 30 at 6:30 PM at the Madison Heights Library for an insightful presentation on the current status of the American chestnut. Led by Dr. John Scrivani from The American Chestnut Foundation\, this session will explore the history and restoration efforts of this iconic tree species in the Lynchburg area. Whether you are a local volunteer or simply curious about regional forest ecology\, this is a fantastic opportunity to have your questions answered and learn how you can support the recovery of these majestic trees in our local landscape. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-revival-of-the-american-chestnut-in-the-blue-ridge/ LOCATION:Madison Heights Public Library\, 200 River James Shopping Ctr\, Madison Heights\, VA\, 24572\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/VA-JohnsCreekSpecimenTree-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T192613Z CREATED:20260417T163309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T192613Z UID:10002180-1777626000-1777651200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting in Lovingston\, VA! DESCRIPTION:We are planning to plant hybrid chestnut trees on May 1\, from 9am-4pm (or whenever we wrap up). These are trees from TACF’s breeding program that will be used for continual research on disease resistance. We have ~120 trees to plant and will be applying short tree shelters and canvas for herbivory and competition. Come prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes. Bring gloves\, a hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, lunch\, and a shovel if you have one! Please RSVP using this link\, so we know to expect you: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-in-lovingston-va/ LOCATION:Fortune’s Cove Preserve\, Fortune's Cove Lane\, Lovingston\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Young-green-burs-at-Meadowview-Research-Farms-900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200241Z CREATED:20260421T200046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T200241Z UID:10002181-1777885200-1777910400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Parsons\, WV Planting DESCRIPTION:If we are going to save the American chestnut\, we’ll need help planting LOTS of them! We’ll either be planting trees or nuts\, using shovels\, post-hole augers\, and/or other hand tools. Come prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes (no crocs\, sorry!)\, bring gloves\, a hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, and a snack.\n\nCome plant chestnuts with us in Parsons WV in partnership with USFS. We will be planting 100 hybrid chestnut trees as part of TACFs breeding program.\n\nPlease bring gloves\, a shovel\, water\, a lunch\, and come prepared to plant!\n\nPlease sign up using this link:\nhttps://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90483 URL:https://tacf.org/event/parsons-wv-planting/ LOCATION:Parsons\, WV\, Parsons\, West Virginia CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,West Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WVChapter_TACF_2Color_Stacked-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T200817Z CREATED:20260421T200817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T200817Z UID:10002182-1778058000-1778083200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting in Burnsville\, WV! DESCRIPTION:If we are going to save the American chestnut\, we’ll need help planting LOTS of them! We’ll either be planting trees or nuts\, using shovels\, post-hole augers\, and/or other hand tools. Come prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes (no crocs\, sorry!)\, bring gloves\, a hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, and a snack.\n\nShift description:\nCome plant chestnuts with us at Burnsville Lake in WV. We will be planting 100 hybrid chestnut trees as part of TACFs breeding program.\n\nPlease bring gloves\, water\, a lunch\, and come prepared to plant!\n\nPlease sign up through this link:\nhttps://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90483 URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-in-burnsville-wv/ LOCATION:Burnsville\, WV\, Burnsville\, West Virginia CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,West Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WVChapter_TACF_2Color_Stacked-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T203706Z CREATED:20260501T203216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203706Z UID:10002184-1778317200-1778346000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Alabama TVA Orchard Workday DESCRIPTION:Join us at the AL TVA Orchard for a workday. We will be rogueing\, clearing brush\, and tagging trees with new labels. Please wear appropriate clothing to be working in the field. Bring snacks\, water\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Sign up here! URL:https://tacf.org/event/alabama-tva-orchard-workday/ LOCATION:Alabama TVA Orchard\, 34.773048\, -87.635914\, Muscle Shoals\, AL CATEGORIES:Alabama,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ALChapter_TACF_2Color_Stacked-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T132444Z CREATED:20260505T132444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T132444Z UID:10002185-1778922000-1778929200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting in New London\, NH DESCRIPTION:We hope that you will join us in helping to establish a new population of American Chestnuts at Knights Hill Nature Park located at 463 County Rd. in New London NH. The project will begin at 9 AM on Saturday\, May 16. All necessary tools will be provided\, but please dress appropriately and bring work gloves and a water bottle as the event will be outdoors and will be taking place rain or shine. We should be done by 11 or so and will then enjoy some refreshments and food together. Thanks for considering! URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-in-new-london-nh/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Vermont / New Hampshire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/VT-NHChapter_TACF_2Color_Stacked-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Walsh":MAILTO:walsh3080@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T195552Z CREATED:20260519T195552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T195552Z UID:10002187-1779386400-1779393600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Clear Day Thunder\, American Chestnut Documentary DESCRIPTION:Come to Maine Audubon\, Fields Pond\, to learn about the restoration of the American chestnut to our eastern forest. We will plant several chestnut trees after the documentary. URL:https://tacf.org/event/clear-day-thunder-american-chestnut-documentary/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center\, Holden\, Maine\, 216 Fields Pond Rd.\, Holden\, ME\, 04429\, United States CATEGORIES:Maine,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/clear-day-thunder-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T200334Z CREATED:20260519T200334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T200334Z UID:10002188-1779530400-1779552000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Viles Arboretum Lilac Festival DESCRIPTION:The Maine Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation will be distributing chestnut seedlings sold by Viles Arboretum at the Lilac Festival. We will have extra seedlings on hand. URL:https://tacf.org/event/viles-arboretum-lilac-festival/ LOCATION:Viles Arboretum\, 153 Hospital Street\, Augusta\, Maine\, 04330 CATEGORIES:Maine,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MEChapter_TACF_2Color_Stacked-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T172145Z CREATED:20260501T171835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T172145Z UID:10002183-1779872400-1779890400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Seed Orchard Planting at Moshannon! DESCRIPTION:Chestnut Seed Orchard Planting at Moshannon State Forest District Office Orchard. Rain or shine. Light-duty work clothes\, gloves\, boots\, water\, tick repellent\, and sunscreen are recommended. We will bring some snacks and drinks. Sign up to volunteer here! Contact Lake Graboski with questions: lake.graboski@tacf.org. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-seed-orchard-planting-at-moshannon/ LOCATION:Moshannon State Forest District Office Orchard\, 3372 State Park Rd.\, Penfield\, PA\, 15849 CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PA-NJChapter_TACF_2Color_Stacked-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Graboski":MAILTO:lake.graboski@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T110827Z CREATED:20260514T110827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T110827Z UID:10002186-1780225200-1780239600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter American Chestnut Planting at McKeon Farm GCO DESCRIPTION:In 2025 a Germplasm Conservation Orchard was started at McKeon Farm located at 60 Old Stagecoach Rd. in Ridgefield\, CT with nuts harvested from productive American chestnut trees in CT forests. This year we will add more trees by planting nuts harvested last fall. We will prepare planting sites\, plant and apply deer fencing around each tree location. Bring water\, gardening gloves and insect/tick repellant. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-american-chestnut-planting-at-mckeon-farm-gco/ LOCATION:McKeon Farm\, 60 Old Stagecoach Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06788\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T153000 DTSTAMP:20260602T185011Z CREATED:20260602T185011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T185011Z UID:10002194-1780650900-1780673400@tacf.org SUMMARY:TACF/EKU Partnership Orchard Pre-Bag for Controlled Pollinations DESCRIPTION:Volunteers and Partners of the Kentucky Chapter will be Pre-Bagging selected trees in our TACF/EKU Regional Hybrid Chestnut Orchard\, preparing for Controlled Pollinations 11 days later\, when flowers are in prime bloom. URL:https://tacf.org/event/tacf-eku-partnership-orchard-pre-bag-for-controlled-pollinations/ LOCATION:TACF/EKU Regional Hybrid Orchard\, Taylor Fork Ecological Area\, Hancock Taylor Lane\, Richmond\, KY\, United States CATEGORIES:Kentucky,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EKU-Ripe-Catkins-2-June-13-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Darnell":MAILTO:kendarnell54@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T211031Z CREATED:20260525T211031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T211031Z UID:10002190-1780740000-1780747200@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter Wigwam Brook Chestnut Orchard Dedication DESCRIPTION:As a member of the CT Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation and the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society\, John C. Baker spearheaded efforts to plant the Backcross Orchard at the Wigwam Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.  He helped pollinate local American chestnuts with backcrossed pollen from TACF’s Meadowview Research Farm to obtain the nuts that would fill the orchard.  He planned\, planted and cared for the trees in this orchard from its beginning in 2010 until his passing in September of 2024. John was a dedicated board member of the CT chapter for 15 years and served as the chairman of the Nominations Committee.  We will be naiming the chestnut orchard in John’s honor at a dedication Ceremony with the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society and plant a few more chestnuts to carry on the legacy that John created. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-wigwam-brook-chestnut-orchard-dedication/ LOCATION:Litchfield Hills Audubon Wigwam Brook Preserve\, 16 Lipeika Rd.\, Litchfield\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T115625Z CREATED:20260601T115625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T115625Z UID:10002191-1780822800-1780833600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter Chestnut Planting at Norcross Seed Orchard DESCRIPTION:We will be planting chestnuts at the Norcross Seed orchard in Stafford Springs.  Bring work gloves and plenty of water\, and protection from sun and ticks. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-chestnut-planting-at-norcross-seed-orchard/ LOCATION:Norcross Seed Orchard\, 5 Lamb Rd\, Stafford Springs\, CT\, 06076\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T185442Z CREATED:20260608T182133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T185442Z UID:10002196-1781170200-1781197200@tacf.org SUMMARY:2026 TN Chapter Pollination Workshop DESCRIPTION:Please join us this Thursday and Friday to pollinate trees with the TN Chapter. These trees are currently selected for our recurrent genomic selection breeding program. By being a part of this work\, you will be directly contributing to TACF’s efforts of restoring the American chestnut! URL:https://tacf.org/event/2026-tn-chapter-pollination-workshop/ LOCATION:Ruth Cochran Orchard\, 1439 Shelbyville Highway North\, Petersburg\, TN\, 37144\, United States CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_1414-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Anderson":MAILTO:zach.anderson@tacf.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR