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: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:20240616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T150000 DTSTAMP:20240603T184012Z CREATED:20240603T181549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T184012Z UID:10001979-1718528400-1718550000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Inoculations at Sky Meadows\, day 2 DESCRIPTION:2024 Virginia Chestnut Orchard Inoculation Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteers are needed for a citizen scientist task – inoculating chestnut trees to test their resistance to blight. A three-person crew\, or crews\, are required over three weekends\, working from 9 am to 3 pm. Please email with your date preference and indicate whether you can work multiple days. It would be preferable to work both days of a weekend so we have continuity. \nContact Fred Hebard mbiew@comcast.net to participate. \nPlease join us for any inoculation events that you are available.\nJune 8-9 Blandy Experimental Farm\nChestnut Orchard\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 8 event\nSunday June 9 event\n\nJune 15-16   Sky Meadows State Park\nSky Meadows Visitor Parking\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 15 event\nSunday June 16 event\n\nJune 22-23  Banshee Reeks\nBanshee Reeks Nature Preserve Visitor Center\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 22 event\nSunday June 23 event\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June is a busy month for chestnut breeding. Tree inoculation will be done in the first half of June and pollination the second half. We use open pollinations to produce seed for our northern Virginia seed orchards\, and have mostly finished harvesting seed for them. Now the trees have grown up large enough\, it is time to test them for blight resistance. The first phase of selection entails inoculating them with the blight (giving them blight) and picking the winners. \nWhen seed orchard trees are about 2” in diameter and 10-15 feet tall they are ready to be inoculated. We do this by boring a hole in the bark\, removing a plug of bark and replacing it with a disk of agar and mycelium\, the chestnut blight fungus. The agar and mycelium are cut from a culture of the fungus in a Petri plate. I am currently in the process of generating large numbers of culture plates for our activity. \nIn trees inoculated in 2022 and 2023 we have seen clear and statistically significant separation of family means\, which is an indication that we have variability in blight resistance between families. Variation is good; we can pick the winning families and discard the losers. If there were no variation\, we couldn’t select the best families. There also is variation between families that share the same grandparent but not the same parents. Again this is good because we can select the best. Finally\, we can select the best trees within families as trees vary within families. \nOur experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9am to 3 pm. In 2023 we inoculated 11 plots\, and 25 in 2023. For 2024\, we have nine plots at Blandy\, five at Banshee Reeks and four or more at Sky Meadows. With two crews\, I estimate it will take two days to inoculate Blandy\, and one each Banshee and Sky Meadows. We may inoculate a few more plots at Sky Meadows as they are coming along fast and we are in danger of getting swamped next year. \nSuccessive weekends worked well this spring for planting\, so I hope we can repeat this progress this June. The plan is to inoculate Saturday and Sunday over the weekends of June 8th — Blandy\, June 15th — Sky Meadows\, and June 22nd — Banshee Reeks. Please email back with your date preference and indicate whether you can work multiple days. It would be preferable to work both days of a weekend so we have continuity. \nI look forward to getting out in the orchards with you and we will send out a confirming memo in the week prior to each weekend. \nYours Truly\,\nFred \nFrederick V. Hebard\, PhD\nVice President\, Virginia Chapter\nThe American Chestnut Foundation\nmbiew@comcast.net\n276 356-8517 URL:https://tacf.org/event/inoculations-at-sky-meadows-sun/ 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/2024/06/inoculation-hole-in-tree.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T150000 DTSTAMP:20240603T184323Z CREATED:20240603T184323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T184323Z UID:10001981-1719046800-1719068400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Inoculations at Banshee Reeks\, day 1 DESCRIPTION:2024 Virginia Chestnut Orchard Inoculation Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteers are needed for a citizen scientist task – inoculating chestnut trees to test their resistance to blight. A three-person crew\, or crews\, are required over three weekends\, working from 9 am to 3 pm. Please email with your date preference and indicate whether you can work multiple days. It would be preferable to work both days of a weekend so we have continuity. \nContact Fred Hebard mbiew@comcast.net to participate. \nPlease join us for any inoculation events that you are available.\nJune 8-9 Blandy Experimental Farm\nChestnut Orchard\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 8 event\nSunday June 9 event\n\nJune 15-16   Sky Meadows State Park\nSky Meadows Visitor Parking\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 15 event\nSunday June 16 event\n\nJune 22-23  Banshee Reeks\nBanshee Reeks Nature Preserve Visitor Center\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 22 event\nSunday June 23 event\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June is a busy month for chestnut breeding. Tree inoculation will be done in the first half of June and pollination the second half. We use open pollinations to produce seed for our northern Virginia seed orchards\, and have mostly finished harvesting seed for them. Now the trees have grown up large enough\, it is time to test them for blight resistance. The first phase of selection entails inoculating them with the blight (giving them blight) and picking the winners. \nWhen seed orchard trees are about 2” in diameter and 10-15 feet tall they are ready to be inoculated. We do this by boring a hole in the bark\, removing a plug of bark and replacing it with a disk of agar and mycelium\, the chestnut blight fungus. The agar and mycelium are cut from a culture of the fungus in a Petri plate. I am currently in the process of generating large numbers of culture plates for our activity. \nIn trees inoculated in 2022 and 2023 we have seen clear and statistically significant separation of family means\, which is an indication that we have variability in blight resistance between families. Variation is good; we can pick the winning families and discard the losers. If there were no variation\, we couldn’t select the best families. There also is variation between families that share the same grandparent but not the same parents. Again this is good because we can select the best. Finally\, we can select the best trees within families as trees vary within families. \nOur experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9am to 3 pm. In 2023 we inoculated 11 plots\, and 25 in 2023. For 2024\, we have nine plots at Blandy\, five at Banshee Reeks and four or more at Sky Meadows. With two crews\, I estimate it will take two days to inoculate Blandy\, and one each Banshee and Sky Meadows. We may inoculate a few more plots at Sky Meadows as they are coming along fast and we are in danger of getting swamped next year. \nSuccessive weekends worked well this spring for planting\, so I hope we can repeat this progress this June. The plan is to inoculate Saturday and Sunday over the weekends of June 8th — Blandy\, June 15th — Sky Meadows\, and June 22nd — Banshee Reeks. Please email back with your date preference and indicate whether you can work multiple days. It would be preferable to work both days of a weekend so we have continuity. \nI look forward to getting out in the orchards with you and we will send out a confirming memo in the week prior to each weekend. \nYours Truly\,\nFred \nFrederick V. Hebard\, PhD\nVice President\, Virginia Chapter\nThe American Chestnut Foundation\nmbiew@comcast.net\n276 356-8517 URL:https://tacf.org/event/inoculations-at-banshee-reeks-sat/ 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/2024/06/inoculation-hole-in-tree.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T130000 DTSTAMP:20240613T152534Z CREATED:20240612T205627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T152534Z UID:10001983-1719050400-1719061200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Pollination at Pryor Orchard - Edneyville\, NC DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the beautiful Pryor Orchard for a one-day pollination workshop to learn the basics of chestnut breeding.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The workshop is a hands-on opportunity to learn and practice the techniques we use for controlled crosses in the TACF breeding program. We’ll cover all the steps in the process: finding and identifying an American chestnut tree\, how to recognize the male and female flowers\, emasculation and bagging\, pollen collection and handling\, labeling and record-keeping\, and the intimate details of hand pollination. We should be finished before lunch. \nTo get to the address you will drive up windy mountain roads. The orchard is located off Timber Trail Road and will have a limited cell signal. We recommended downloading directions prior to the workday. Jamie’s cell is (828) 259-2030\, but signal may be limited. \nWhen pulling into the driveway\, look to the right and you will see the orchard fenced in and some volunteers already working. \n12 Will Hill Road\, Hendersonville\, NCThe coordinates are: 35.40297\, -82.29308 \nYou should bring: a pair of garden clippers or tiny scissors\, a summer hat\, and some bug spray. Sensible shoes are a must! Dress for the weather and don’t forget to bring plenty of water and a snack. This is an all-ages event\, everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. \nIn case of rain\, an alternate date will be announced here and emailed. Watch your inbox! \nIf you’re interested in attending please RSVP here. \nSee you there! \n \n RSVP Here URL:https://tacf.org/event/pollination-at-pryor-orchard-edneyville-nc/ LOCATION:Pryor Orchard\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Catkin-on-a-hybrid-American-chestnut-900.jpg GEO:-82.29308;35.40297 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T150000 DTSTAMP:20240603T184518Z CREATED:20240603T184518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T184518Z UID:10001982-1719133200-1719154800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Inoculations at Banshee Reeks\, day 2 DESCRIPTION:2024 Virginia Chestnut Orchard Inoculation Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteers are needed for a citizen scientist task – inoculating chestnut trees to test their resistance to blight. A three-person crew\, or crews\, are required over three weekends\, working from 9 am to 3 pm. Please email with your date preference and indicate whether you can work multiple days. It would be preferable to work both days of a weekend so we have continuity. \nContact Fred Hebard mbiew@comcast.net to participate. \nPlease join us for any inoculation events that you are available.\nJune 8-9 Blandy Experimental Farm\nChestnut Orchard\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 8 event\nSunday June 9 event\n\nJune 15-16   Sky Meadows State Park\nSky Meadows Visitor Parking\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 15 event\nSunday June 16 event\n\nJune 22-23  Banshee Reeks\nBanshee Reeks Nature Preserve Visitor Center\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 22 event\nSunday June 23 event\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June is a busy month for chestnut breeding. Tree inoculation will be done in the first half of June and pollination the second half. We use open pollinations to produce seed for our northern Virginia seed orchards\, and have mostly finished harvesting seed for them. Now the trees have grown up large enough\, it is time to test them for blight resistance. The first phase of selection entails inoculating them with the blight (giving them blight) and picking the winners. \nWhen seed orchard trees are about 2” in diameter and 10-15 feet tall they are ready to be inoculated. We do this by boring a hole in the bark\, removing a plug of bark and replacing it with a disk of agar and mycelium\, the chestnut blight fungus. The agar and mycelium are cut from a culture of the fungus in a Petri plate. I am currently in the process of generating large numbers of culture plates for our activity. \nIn trees inoculated in 2022 and 2023 we have seen clear and statistically significant separation of family means\, which is an indication that we have variability in blight resistance between families. Variation is good; we can pick the winning families and discard the losers. If there were no variation\, we couldn’t select the best families. There also is variation between families that share the same grandparent but not the same parents. Again this is good because we can select the best. Finally\, we can select the best trees within families as trees vary within families. \nOur experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9am to 3 pm. In 2023 we inoculated 11 plots\, and 25 in 2023. For 2024\, we have nine plots at Blandy\, five at Banshee Reeks and four or more at Sky Meadows. With two crews\, I estimate it will take two days to inoculate Blandy\, and one each Banshee and Sky Meadows. We may inoculate a few more plots at Sky Meadows as they are coming along fast and we are in danger of getting swamped next year. \nSuccessive weekends worked well this spring for planting\, so I hope we can repeat this progress this June. The plan is to inoculate Saturday and Sunday over the weekends of June 8th — Blandy\, June 15th — Sky Meadows\, and June 22nd — Banshee Reeks. Please email back with your date preference and indicate whether you can work multiple days. It would be preferable to work both days of a weekend so we have continuity. \nI look forward to getting out in the orchards with you and we will send out a confirming memo in the week prior to each weekend. \nYours Truly\,\nFred \nFrederick V. Hebard\, PhD\nVice President\, Virginia Chapter\nThe American Chestnut Foundation\nmbiew@comcast.net\n276 356-8517 URL:https://tacf.org/event/inoculations-at-banshee-reeks-sun/ 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/2024/06/inoculation-hole-in-tree.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T110000 DTSTAMP:20240622T133555Z CREATED:20240622T133555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T133555Z UID:10001989-1719390600-1719399600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter Middletown Backcross Orchard Inoculation DESCRIPTION:In order to select the most resistant chestnut trees in our Backcross Orchards\, we test the trees by inoculating them with two strains of blight fungus.  We will be inoculating our Middletown Backcross Orchard at Higby Reservoir on Wednesday\, June 26th at 8:30 AM.  Since access to Higby Reservoir is restricted\, please contact us at CTChapter@tacf.org for directions to the orchard if you would like to help. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-middletown-backcross-orchard-inoculation/ LOCATION:Middletown Backcross Orchard\, Middle St.\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06455\, 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:20240712T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T143000 DTSTAMP:20240620T203547Z CREATED:20240620T194843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T203547Z UID:10001987-1720791000-1720794600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chapter TACF Email Training DESCRIPTION:This internal webinar\, led by TACF’s Director of Business Operations Mark Weaver\, will advise TACF Chapter leadership on how to effectively use their chapter tacf.org email accounts. The same training will be given on 8/16/24 at 1:30pm. \nIf you are an authorized user of a chapter email address\, you will receive an email with the zoom links a week before the meeting. If you did not receive an email but should be included\, please contact mark.weaver@tacf.org and he will supply the links. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chapter-tacf-email-training/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Weaver":MAILTO:mark.weaver@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T180000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163208Z CREATED:20240708T162612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163208Z UID:10001992-1720972800-1720980000@tacf.org SUMMARY:SC- Clear Day Thunder Documentary Screening DESCRIPTION:Join us at Grateful Brew on Sunday\, July 14 at 4 p.m. for a screening of Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut\, a new documentary detailing grassroots efforts by researchers and citizen scientists to restore one of America’s most ecologically and economically significant trees. Grateful Brew\, located at 501 S Pleasantburg Dr. in Greenville\, SC\, is opening for the showing\, offering beer\, wine\, cider\, sodas\, and nitro coffees for purchase.\n \nBefore the screening\, representatives from The American Chestnut Foundation will give a brief presentation about the history of the organization and its ongoing work to bring back the American Chestnut. Come learn about one of the most exciting ecological comeback stories in recent history while enjoying a drink at one of Greenville’s best venues!\n \nAdmission is free but space is limited\, so please RSVP here to attend.\n \n RSVP To Attend URL:https://tacf.org/event/sc-clear-day-thunder-documentary-screening/ LOCATION:Grateful Brew\, 501 S Pleasantburg Dr\, Greenville\, SC\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Chestnut-Screening-Poster-grateful-brew-sc.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Conestee Nature Preserve":MAILTO:ben@conesteepreserve.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000 DTSTAMP:20240719T131617Z CREATED:20240517T181030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T131617Z UID:10001972-1721388600-1721394000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: 50th Episode Spectacular DESCRIPTION:It’s the 50th Episode Spectacular!\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Friday\, July 19\, 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 Inspiring Next Gen Conservationists\nDancing chestnuts\, fireworks\, Hollywood celebrities\, free beer\, and a special musical performance by a hologram of Nat King Cole! OK\, maybe none of those things\, but it will be full of fun and surprises. Look back at 50 episodes of all things chestnut and look forward to the future of chestnut restoration\, including: \n\nAn interview with 11-year-old Russel Boyer\, who has perfect Chestnut Chat attendance\nA chat with freshly retired former CEO Lisa Thomson\, under whose leadership Chestnut Chat began\nA preview of the educational round-table at the 2024 American Chestnut Symposium: Catherine Martini\, TACF’s Northern regional outreach coordinator will interview educators from Maine\, West Virginia\, and more about using the story of the American chestnut to inspire the next generation of conservationists\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 Pre-Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Guest: Russel Boyer\nEnjoy a special appearance from TACF’s youngest member\, Russel Boyer\, who has attended all 49 Chestnut Chats! You may have spotted him on page one of the Winter 2022 issue of Chestnut magazine or in this adorable YouTube video. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-50th-episode-spectacular/ CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/50th-episode-chestnut-chat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T140000 DTSTAMP:20240719T235828Z CREATED:20240615T231700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T235828Z UID:10001985-1721467800-1721484000@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF Summer 2024 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! \nJuly 20\, 2024 9:30am-2pm\nBemis Hall\, 15 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA 01773 (HYBRID) \nJoin Zoom Meeting – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89694091173 \nMeeting ID: 896 9409 1173   Passcode: 1904\nFind your local number:  https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbXpe58Ttg \nPlease send agenda items to Kathy. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-summer-2024-quarterly-meeting/ LOCATION:Bemis Hall\, 15 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States 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:20240807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260122T155222Z CREATED:20240202T204358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T155222Z UID:10001930-1723021200-1723046400@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF at the CAES Plant Science Day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the lovely Lockwood Farm in Hamden for the 114th CAES Plant Science Day where we will welcome you with an exhibit on the Foundation work\, surrounded by a wide variety of chestnut trees! URL:https://tacf.org/event/caes-plant-science-day/ LOCATION:Lockwood Farm\, 890 Evergreen Avenue\, Hamden\,\, CT\, 06518\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T130000 DTSTAMP:20240812T205558Z CREATED:20240719T142524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T205558Z UID:10001998-1723807800-1723813200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change: Exploring Options for Sustaining Eastern Forests in an Uncertain Future\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Friday\, August 16\, 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 Special guests Tony D’Amato\, Pete Clark\, and Tim Stout will discuss the role of the American chestnut in forest management strategies that address the impacts of climate change and invasive insects and pathogens on eastern forests. \nTony will provide an overview of the frameworks and approaches under evaluation\, Pete will discuss research applications\, and Tim will bring it to a landowner scale by examining the strategies being tested and applied on his farm in Shrewsbury\, Vermont. \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 Pre-Register Here\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 Tony D’Amato is a Professor of Silviculture and Applied Forest Ecology and Director of the Forestry Program at the University of Vermont.  He received his B.S. in Forest Ecosystem Science from the University of Maine\, M.S. in Forest Science from Oregon State University\, and PhD in Forest Resources from the University of Massachusetts.  He was a faculty member for seven years at the University of Minnesota and a Bullard Fellow at Harvard University’s Harvard Forest prior to joining the University of Vermont in January 2015. \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 Pete Clark is an applied forest ecologist interested in evaluating forest regeneration\, developmental dynamics\, and plant physiological responses to global change. His research focuses on forest adaptation\, assisted migration and regeneration ecology\, and ecological and adaptive silvicultural strategies. He holds a PhD in forestry from the University of Vermont and a MA in geography from West Virginia University. \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 Tim Stout is an active landowner in Shrewsbury\, Vermont.  For the last forty-seven years\, Tim and his family have managed a 175-acre farm called Jockey Hill Farm where they have undertaken numerous land stewardship strategies for forest health\, biodiversity\, and watershed management among other objectives. Over the past six years\, these strategies have been expanded to include planting climate-resilient trees such as hybrid American chestnuts\, enhancing forest carbon sequestering and storage\, and implementing an extensive invasive plant eradication plan. Tim gives frequent field trips and presentations on his stewardship experience through his organization Northam Forest Carbon. \nPrior to devoting himself to promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation\, Tim spent 35 years in national energy policy\, specifically in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Tim lives with his wife in Burlington on the shores of Lake Champlain.  URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-adaptive-silviculture-for-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T143000 DTSTAMP:20240620T203752Z CREATED:20240620T195656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T203752Z UID:10001988-1723815000-1723818600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chapter TACF Email Training 2 DESCRIPTION:This internal webinar\, led by TACF’s Director of Business Operations Mark Weaver\, will advise TACF Chapter leadership on how to effectively use their chapter tacf.org email accounts. The same training will be given on 7/12/24 at 1:30pm. \nIf you are an authorized user of a chapter email address\, you will receive an email with the zoom links a week before the meeting. If you did not receive an email but should be included\, please contact mark.weaver@tacf.org and he will supply the links. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chapter-tacf-email-training-2/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Weaver":MAILTO:mark.weaver@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T150000 DTSTAMP:20240305T184627Z CREATED:20240305T184433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T184627Z UID:10001940-1724484600-1724511600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting Kentucky Chapter DESCRIPTION:The KY TACF Annual Meeting will be held in the Science Building of Eastern Kentucky University on Saturday\, August 24th. The meeting will feature several interesting presentations from a variety of American chestnut leaders. After lunch\, we will tour the nearby TACF Regional Chestnut Seed Orchard to see our nine years of action to produce the strongest B3F2 hybrids to advance KY’s Breeding Program. No charge to attend. URL:https://tacf.org/event/annual-meeting-kentucky-chapter/ LOCATION:Science Building\, EKU Campus\, 533 John Hanlon Dr\, Richmond\, KY\, 40475\, United States CATEGORIES:Kentucky,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/KY-Volunteer-Work-Day-EKU-Regional-Seed-Orchard-11-04-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Darnell":MAILTO:kendarnell54@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000 DTSTAMP:20240902T160356Z CREATED:20240902T160356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T160356Z UID:10002004-1725714000-1725721200@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter Chestnut Walk at Bush Hill Preserve\, Manchester DESCRIPTION:Chestnut Walk at Bush Hill    Saturday\, September 7 at 1:00 p.m.\nMeet at the cider barn\, 330 Bush Hill Road\, Manchester and walk to our Chestnut tree gardens. Jack Swatt\, President of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation\, will describe the mission of the Foundation and show us the work that has been taking place. Volunteers have planted and weeded. This will be about a 1.5-mile walk round trip. More about the Foundation’s mission: “restoring a population of healthy chestnut trees to the eastern U.S. hardwood forest. A GCO (germplasm conservation orchard) contains seedlings from different mother trees…It’s an orchard collection of diverse wild American chestnut sources\, primarily native to Connecticut.”  URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-chestnut-walk-at-bush-hill-preserve-manchester/ LOCATION:Bush Hill Preserve\, 330 Bush Hill Rd\, Manchester\, CT CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T143000 DTSTAMP:20240902T163928Z CREATED:20240902T163928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T163928Z UID:10002006-1726407000-1726410600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Housatonic Heritage Walk - American Chestnuts Lost and Found DESCRIPTION:Join Woods Sinclair and friends for a talk and walk in a 2-acre planting American chestnut orchard. Learn of the dramatic sudden loss of this major tree and the ecological impact. Hear of The  The American Chestnut Foundation‘s efforts to restore this iconic tree to our landscapes. Rain cancels. 1 hour–<0.25 mile \nTo register–860-824-7454 or email fayaway7@gmail.com \nFrom Falls Village\, drive north on Route 7. At intersection of Rts 7 and 63\, take Barnes Road to its end. Turn right on Under Mountain Road. The orchard is approximately 3 miles on the left–across from 392 Under Mountain Rd. GPS 41.94321\, -73.28306  GOOGLE MAP URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-housatonic-heritage-walk-american-chestnuts-lost-and-found-2/ LOCATION:Great Mountain Forest Chestnut Orchard\, Across From 392 Under Mountain Rd\, Canaan\, CT\, 06031\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000 DTSTAMP:20240819T173225Z CREATED:20240816T200635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T173225Z UID:10002001-1726831800-1726837200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: History of American Chestnut Breeding and New Innovations DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, September 20\, 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 Assisting Evolution: The History of American Chestnut Breeding and New Innovations\n \n \n \n \n \n Special guests Mike Aucott\, John Scrivani\, and Jared Westbrook will discuss American chestnut breeding from the 1950s to the present\, exploring various methods\, goals\, and the results that have been achieved. \nMike will discuss the F1-F2-F3 Timber Type program and Large Surviving Americans (LSAs) established at Codorus State Park\, PA. The late Dave Armstrong originally planted these to diversify the breeding materials available to TACF. \nJohn will discuss the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s (CAES) Timber B1s and B2s\, LSAs\, and advance backcross tree planted at Lesesne State Forest in central Virginia. \nJared will discuss plans for TACF’s recurrent genomic selection program (RGS) and how we are using trees described by Mike and John to supplement populations of backcross trees located among TACF’s network of growers. \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 Pre-Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring\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 Mike Aucott \nBio coming soon. \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 John Scrivani \nJohn Scrivani is a retired Forest Scientist from the Virginia Department of Forestry\, Virginia Chapter President\, and Chair of the Restoration Committee. He received an M.S. in Forestry from Clemson University and a PhD in Forest Management from Oregon State University. He was on the faculty of Virginia Tech for 5 years. In 20 years with the Virginia Department of Forestry\, he managed programs in applied silviculture\, tree breeding\, seed production\, geographic information systems\, and forest inventory. He performed his first controlled chestnut pollination in 1990 at Lesesne State Forest and has helped manage the chestnuts there for 34 years. \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 Jared Westbrook \nJared joined TACF in January 2015 as the organization’s new quantitative geneticist. Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Jared earned a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan\, an M.S. in Botany\, and a PhD in Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Florida. His dissertation research studied the genetic enhancement of resin production in loblolly pine stems for use in liquid biofuels. Jared works extensively with the Meadowview Research Farms Laboratory and commutes from Asheville to take TACF’s breeding program to the next level. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-american-chestnut-breeding-history-and-innovations/ CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jared-Westbrook-pollinating.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000 DTSTAMP:20240917T184652Z CREATED:20240917T184432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T184652Z UID:10002008-1726912800-1726920000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Harvest in Edneyville NC DESCRIPTION:The NC/SC Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation invites you to participate in our hybrid American chestnut harvest! We’ll be gathering at Pryor Orchard in Edneyville Township\, NC\, on Saturday\, September 21st\, starting at 10:00 AM.\n \nThe Pryor Orchard is located at 12 Will Hill Road\, Edneyville\, NC\, but we suggest the following GPS Coordinates:\n\n\n35.40297\, -82.29308\n\nThe orchard is located off Timber Trail Road and may have limited cell signal. We recommended downloading directions prior to the workday. \nPlease RSVP here if you’d like to attend. \n\n \n RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n If you’re interested in attending\, please come prepared for fieldwork. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing\, Bring work gloves and a pole saw if you have them— we’ll provide all necessary tools at the orchard.\n \nBefore the harvest begins\, we’ll offer a brief presentation on American chestnut trees and proper planting techniques.\n \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://tacf.org/event/harvest-in-edneyville-nc/ LOCATION:Pryor Orchard\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Restoring-an-American-Legacy-open-burs-with-nuts.jpg GEO:-82.29308;35.40297 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T180000 DTSTAMP:20240821T214607Z CREATED:20240202T204517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T214607Z UID:10001931-1727344800-1727632800@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF at the Durham Fair DESCRIPTION:The Durham Fair is one of the largest fairs in CT. We host an exhibit educating people about the American chestnut and our mission in the Discovery Center. Stop by\, shuck chestnuts harvested a few days before the fair\, and come ask all your questions! \nWe are looking for volunteer for our table. Sign up for a shift here. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-at-the-durham-fair/ LOCATION:Durham Fair\, Durham Fair Grounds\, Durham\, CT\, 06422 CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T140000 DTSTAMP:20240924T164607Z CREATED:20240917T174304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T164607Z UID:10002007-1727431200-1727445600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Harvest at Lesesne State Forest! DESCRIPTION:Harvest time has come! Volunteer to help collect and/or shuck burs with the chapter. We will be outside\, so wear appropriate clothing and solid shoes\, and bring a hat\, gloves\, water\, and a snack.\n \nYou should bring thick work gloves (the burs are VERY spiky!). If you don’t have any\, we will have some extras on hand.\n \nIf you’d like to attend\, please RSVP with this form.\n \n RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n Directions:\nJoin us at Lesesne State Forest (LSF) in Roseland\, VA. Coordinates: 37.83619\, -78.97078 Additional instructions: There is no specific address\, enter Lesesne State Forest Trail Head into your GPS or on Google Maps it will get you here. (Lat\, long: 37.83619\, -78.97078). You should be on Cub Creek Rd/680. There is a metal gate\, to enter the orchard/planting area\, drive through the gate and take the first right. This will take you to a shed where you can park URL:https://tacf.org/event/harvest-at-lesesne-state-forest/ LOCATION:Lesesne State Forest\, Lesesne State Forest Trailhead\, State Rt 680\, Roseland\, VA\, 22967\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/burs-ready-to-harvest-lesesne-state-forest-va.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org GEO:37.842068;-78.964072 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lesesne State Forest Lesesne State Forest Trailhead State Rt 680 Roseland VA 22967 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lesesne State Forest Trailhead\, State Rt 680:geo:-78.964072,37.842068 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T143000 DTSTAMP:20240814T145508Z CREATED:20240814T143201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T145508Z UID:10001999-1727517600-1727533800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Maryland Chapter Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MD-TACF fall meeting will take place from 10-2:30 pm at Fox Haven Farms. We will have two guest speakers and tour a chestnut orchard from our breeding program. Hope to see you there! URL:https://tacf.org/event/maryland-chapter-fall-meeting/ LOCATION:Fox Haven Farm\, 3630 Poffenberger Rd\, Jefferson\, MD\, 21755\, United States CATEGORIES:Maryland,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T200000 DTSTAMP:20240920T231019Z CREATED:20240920T230946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T231019Z UID:10002009-1727967600-1727985600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter Chestnut Shucking Party Pot Luck DESCRIPTION:Join us at the CT Forest and Park Association HQ at 16 Meriden Rd\, Rockfall on Thursday\, October 3rd anytime between 3 PM to 8 PM to collect all the chestnuts from the harvested burs\, and enjoy a friendly pot luck gathering.  Bring a dish or desert\, chestnut themed preferred but not required.  CFPA asks that we use compostable or recyclable products to limit waste.  Don’t forget to bring thick gloves or a couple of pair that can be doubled to handle the burs. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-chestnut-shucking-party-pot-luck/ LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CF&PA)\, 16 Meriden Road\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481 CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000 DTSTAMP:20240902T160924Z CREATED:20240902T160924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T160924Z UID:10002005-1728122400-1728129600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Walktober: Chestnuts and Overlooks in Plainfield\, CT DESCRIPTION:Hike along a trail with various identified tree species\, see native American chestnut trees\, and backcross breed chestnut trees\, the tabletop overlook\, rock quarry remains\, wetlands\, ledges and an old homestead stone foundation\, located in the Plainfield part of Pachaug State Forest. Approximately 2 miles. Sponsored by the Friends of Pachaug Forest\, friendsofpachaugforest.org.  Meet at the parking area on Colbridge Rd. in Plainfield. \nPhone: 860-377-6328 URL:https://tacf.org/event/walktober-chestnuts-and-overlooks-in-plainfield-ct/ LOCATION:Colbridge Rd.\, Plainfield\, CT\, Colbridge Rd.\, Plainfield\, CT\, 06374\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T120000 DTSTAMP:20241002T065857Z CREATED:20241002T065857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T065857Z UID:10002011-1728205200-1728216000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Norcross Seed Orchard Work Day DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Opportunity for people in the Stafford Springs area.  Come and help maintain the Norcross Seed Orchard and Pollinator Gardens.  Please bring gardening gloves and any gardening hand tool you may find useful. URL:https://tacf.org/event/norcross-seed-orchard-work-day/ LOCATION:Norcross Seed Orchard\, 5 Lamb Rd\, Stafford Springs\, CT\, 06076\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T193000 DTSTAMP:20240620T173846Z CREATED:20240620T173140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T173846Z UID:10001986-1728810000-1728847800@tacf.org SUMMARY:West Virginia Chestnut Festival DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the 16th Annual WV Chestnut Festival in Rowlesburg\, WV! \nMore information coming soon at WVChestnutFestival.com URL:https://tacf.org/event/west-virginia-chestnut-festival-4/ LOCATION:Rowlesburg Park\, N Buffalo St\, Rowlesburg\, WV\, 26425\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,West Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wv-chestnut-festival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T090000 DTSTAMP:20241009T181129Z CREATED:20241009T181129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T181129Z UID:10002013-1729242000-1729242000@tacf.org SUMMARY:PA- Prepping of Test Planting at Penn Nursery DESCRIPTION:Do you like to dig holes? We will be digging about 800 of them for an advanced research field trial of all different types of chestnuts on the state nursery grounds on Friday\, October 18 from 0900 until finished. This will be a field trial to complement a detailed greenhouse replicate tested by early assay methods for blight resistance. We’ll learn alot about how different types of chestnuts respond to the blight and the effectiveness of early assay methods in predicting field success. This will be a wonderful exercise day\, as the site\, like most of the state\, is quite rocky! \nAerial photo of Penn Nursery showing parking area (P) and digging location (X). \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/prepping-of-test-planting-at-penn-nursery/ LOCATION:Penn Nursery\, 137 Penn Nursery Rd\, Spring Mills\, PA\, 16875\, United States CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Penn-Nursery-parking-map.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Graboski":MAILTO:lake.graboski@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000 DTSTAMP:20241016T214538Z CREATED:20241016T213916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T214538Z UID:10002016-1729332000-1729353600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Sky Meadows State Park Fall Foliage Festival DESCRIPTION:Visit the Virginia Chapter’s Chestnut Seed Orchards during the Fall Foliage Festival at Sky Meadows State Park!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, the park offers the perfect backdrop for celebrating the stunning colors of the season. Enjoy breathtaking views of the changing leaves\, wagon rides\, and scenic hikes through vibrant forests. The festival features family-fun activities\, community partners\, live music\, and delicious fall treats\, making it a delightful event for all ages. Come and embrace the beauty of fall\, connect with nature\, and create lasting memories. Standard $10 park entrance fee applies. Find more information on the Virginia State Parks website. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-sky-meadows-state-park-fall-foliage-festival/ 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/2024/10/VA-Fall-Foliage-Festival.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T100000 DTSTAMP:20241016T202640Z CREATED:20241016T202121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T202640Z UID:10002015-1729418400-1729418400@tacf.org SUMMARY:TN - Volunteer Workday Chestnut Shucking Party! DESCRIPTION:Chestnut Shucking Party!\nSunday\, October 20th at 10:00 AM EST \nYou’ve never had so much fun in your life! Please join us on Sunday for a chestnut shucking party at the Fortwood Street Greenhouse and Nursery. \nWho: calling all Tennessee Chapter volunteers of The American Chestnut Foundation \nWhat: a fun day processing this year’s harvest of backcross American chestnut seeds \nWhere: The Fortwood Street Greenhouse and Nursery\, on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga\, located at 833 Fortwood Street\, Chattanooga\, TN. 37403 (in UTC Parking Lot 37) \nWhen: Sunday\, 20 October 2024\, from 10:00 AM until the fun runs out \nWhy: In order to harvest seeds from our backcross hybrids we need to collect the burs the day before they open (because as soon as the burs open the nuts fall out and are eaten by deer\, squirrels\, wild turkeys and other neighbors) \nHow: To prepare the seeds for winter\, we need to remove the chestnuts from their burs by hand (that’s the shucking part). The chestnuts are then carefully cleaned\, surface sterilized\, sorted\, counted\, and packed into a moist medium (sphagnum) to be stratified for four months at 40 F \nBring: A pair of puncture-proof gloves (if you have a pair)\, and dress for the weather \nFor more information\, please contact Hill Craddock: 423-290-8924 or hill-craddock@utc.edu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A past “Chestnut Shucking Party” at the UTC Fortwood Street Greenhouse and Nursery. This crew\, which includes UTC faculty\, students\, and alumni\, processed more than 14\,000 chestnut seeds in one very long workday. URL:https://tacf.org/event/tn-volunteer-workday-chestnut-shucking-party/ LOCATION:Fortwood Street Greenhouse\, 833 Fortwood Street\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TN-shucking-chestnut-burs.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Craddock":MAILTO:Hill-Craddock@utc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T150000 DTSTAMP:20241019T223539Z CREATED:20241001T171406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T223539Z UID:10002010-1729418400-1729436400@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF Autumn 2024 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! \nIn Person: Somerset Sportsman’s Club 262 Baker Rd Swansea\, 02777 \nJoin Zoom Meeting –  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84287211605  \nMeeting ID: Meeting ID: 842 8721 1605  Passcode: 1904 \n\n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-autumn-2024-quarterly-meeting/ LOCATION:Somerset Sportsman’s Club\, 262 Baker Rd\, Swansea\, 02777\, United States 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:20241021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T090000 DTSTAMP:20241009T183131Z CREATED:20241009T175333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T183131Z UID:10002012-1729501200-1729501200@tacf.org SUMMARY:PA- Research Planting at Penn Nursery DESCRIPTION:We will be planting an advanced research plot of about 800 chestnut trees in a field resistance trial to evaluate all types of chestnut trees from throughout the breeding program on the same site. This is an important field replicate of a detailed greenhouse inoculation trial meant to test both the trees and early assay methods of resistance and will help us improve our ability to screen chestnuts for blight resistance. We’ve got a lot of trees so we need your help! It’s also a good chance to see the variability among different chestnut seedlings\, and to get a look at the state forest nursery. \nAerial photo of Penn Nursery parking location (marked with a P) URL:https://tacf.org/event/pa-research-planting-at-penn-nursery/ LOCATION:Penn Nursery\, 137 Penn Nursery Rd\, Spring Mills\, PA\, 16875\, United States CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Graboski":MAILTO:lake.graboski@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241027 DTSTAMP:20240819T194024Z CREATED:20240129T153621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T194024Z UID:10001924-1729728000-1729987199@tacf.org SUMMARY:2024 American Chestnut Symposium DESCRIPTION:2024American ChestnutSymposium\nOctober 24-26\nCromwell\, CT\n \n Symposium Info\n \n Register NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Highlight: tour the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and visit large American chestnut trees and hybrids.(Aerial photo of CAES by Florian Carles) URL:https://tacf.org/event/2024-american-chestnut-symposium/ LOCATION:Courtyard Hartford Cromwell\, 4 Sebethe Dr\, Cromwell\, CT\, 06416 CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-American-Chestnut-Symposium.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR