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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000 DTSTAMP:20250401T230217Z CREATED:20250114T152824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T230217Z UID:10002025-1743843600-1743861600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF 2025 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the CT-TACF Chapter will be held on Saturday\, April 5th at 9:00AM.  \nJoin us at 9:00 AM for a social hour with coffee and confections.  The Annual Membership meeting will start at 10:00 AM\, followed by a chestnut relavant lecture.  This year’s featured guest speaker will be CT Agricultural Experiment Station Scientist Susanna Kerio\, who will give a presentation on Biological Control of Chestnut Blight with the Hypovirulence Virus. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.  Let us know if you have any allergy or dietary restrictions. \nThe Board of Directors meeting will follow the presentation after a short lunch break. \nZoom access for those who cannot attend in person will also be provided.  For any questions or request for the Zoom link\, please contact us at tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com. \nThe agenda can be found at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Cp_emL9TVNmVVBtVQA-vfYoy7cUVRZf/edit URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-2024-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:CT Forest & Park Association’s headquarters\, 16 Meriden Road\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481\, 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:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000 DTSTAMP:20250313T184130Z CREATED:20250313T184130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T184130Z UID:10002045-1743843600-1743861600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA Chapter at Spring Native Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:TACF’s VA Chapter will host a booth at the Spring Native Plant Sale held at Morven Park\, 17195 Southern Planter Ln\, Leesburg\, VA 20176 on April 5\, 2025\, 9 AM-2 PM. For more information about the sale\, visit the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy site URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chapter-at-spring-native-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Morven Park\, 17195 Southern Planter Ln\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000 DTSTAMP:20250404T212342Z CREATED:20250330T011339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T212342Z UID:10002051-1743845400-1743861600@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF Spring 2025 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:2025 Spring Quarterly Meeting (hybrid)\nDate: Saturday\, April 5\, 2025\nLocation: Waters Farm and online (Zoom link is below)\nTime: 9:30am – 2pm \nAll are welcome! RSVP to Kathy\nLunch: brown bag with snacks provided\nAgenda coming soon – please send agenda items to Kathy \nTime: Apr 5\, 2025 09:30 AM Eastern Time – 2pm \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81075754895 \nMeeting ID: 810 7575 4895\nPasscode: 1904 \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+19292056099\,\,81075754895#\,\,\,\,*1904# US (New York) \n+16469313860\,\,81075754895#\,\,\,\,*1904# US \n— \nDial by your location \n\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York) URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-spring-2025-quarterly-meeting-online/ LOCATION:Waters Farm in Sutton\, MA\, 53 Waters Rd.\, Sutton\, MA\, 01590\, 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:20250405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000 DTSTAMP:20250331T165349Z CREATED:20250327T171404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T165349Z UID:10002050-1743858000-1743865200@tacf.org SUMMARY:WV Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the West Virginia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation’s spring meeting to learn more about the story of the American chestnut and our efforts to restore this iconic tree to our forests.\nThe meeting begins at 1:00 pm\, Saturday\, April 5 at the Mineral County Technical Center\, located at 981 Harley O Staggers Drive in Keyser\, West Virginia. We hope you’ll join us! URL:https://tacf.org/event/wv-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Mineral County Technical Center\, 981 Harley O Staggers Dr\, Keyser\, WV\, 26726\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,West Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Open-bur-of-an-American-chestnut-1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T130000 DTSTAMP:20250403T023345Z CREATED:20250401T182004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T023345Z UID:10002052-1744975800-1744981200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Chestnut Growers Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Chestnut Growers Town Hall: An Open Forum about American Chestnut Growing and Restoration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Friday\, April 18\, 2025\, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern)\, for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Got questions about growing chestnuts? Or maybe you have a tip to share? Join us for the Chestnut Growers Town Hall\, where we’ll explore the ins and outs of American chestnut cultivation. Whether you’re an experienced grower or just starting out\, this event is a great opportunity to connect with others\, share insights\, and learn from experts. The open Q&A format will allow you to ask any questions you may have about growing American chestnuts. Learn about site selection\, soil nutrition\, varmint control\, spacing considerations\, and anything else on your mind. \nOur event will feature an expert panel ready to answer your questions. Between the open Q&A sessions\, the panelists will also present their favorite growing secrets\, offering valuable insights throughout the webinar. Join us for the discussion and be part of the community dedicated to American chestnut restoration! \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 Pre-Register Here URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-chestnut-growers-town-hall/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/volunteers-planting-american-chestnut-seedling-asheville-1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T160000 DTSTAMP:20250207T155622Z CREATED:20250207T155622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T155622Z UID:10002035-1745146800-1745164800@tacf.org SUMMARY:South Carolina Hemlock Festival DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Hemlock Festival will be held in Mountain Rest\, SC at 175 Verner Mill Road on April 20\, 2024. The time will be 11 am to 4 pm. We will be doing Hemlock Woolly Adelgid awareness presentations hourly all day. There will be crafts\, music\, food\, and conservation groups there.\n\nTACF will set up a table and pop-up shelter to present our outreach materials. URL:https://tacf.org/event/south-carolina-hemlock-festival/ LOCATION:Mountain Rest\, 175 Verner Mill Road\, Mountain Rest\, SC\, 29664\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T130000 DTSTAMP:20250326T164842Z CREATED:20250326T164453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T164842Z UID:10002048-1745323200-1745326800@tacf.org SUMMARY:WV - Charleston Talk DESCRIPTION:This 45-minute talk will cover history of American chestnut and restoration efforts. Free and open to the public. URL:https://tacf.org/event/wv-charleston-talk/ LOCATION:Former Columbia Gas Building\, 1700 MacCorkle Ave SE\, Charleston\, WV\, 25314\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,West Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="WV Chapter":MAILTO:wvchapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20250408T203536Z CREATED:20250408T203536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203536Z UID:10002053-1745661600-1745683200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Mountain Science Expo 2025- NC Arboretum DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina/South Carolina Chapter will have displays and activities at the Mountain Science Expo. Saturday\, April 26\, 2025 from 10am to 4pm. Come see us! \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/mountain-science-expo-2025-nc-arboretum/ LOCATION:NC Arboretum\, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T143000 DTSTAMP:20250125T155622Z CREATED:20250125T155321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T155622Z UID:10002032-1745663400-1745677800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Maryland Chapter Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:Maryland Chapter Spring Meeting \nThe Spring meeting of The Maryland Chapter of the American Chestnut\nFoundation will be at the Gaithersburg Library\, Meeting Room 3 on Saturday\,\nApril 26\, from 10:30 – 2:30.  The meeting is free and open to the public. \nThe meeting will begin with an update on the TACF chestnut restoration program.\nOur featured speaker will be Donald Edward Davis\, scholar\, former Fulbright\nfellow\, and author of The American Chestnut\, An Environmental History. The\nAmerican Chestnut tells the story of the American Chestnut from Native \nAmerican prehistory through present day efforts to restore the American\nChestnut to its former place in the eastern deciduous forest. \nYou do not want to miss this presentation and discussion. \nClick here to register   Or you can email us at MDTACF@outlook.com. Please include your full name.  Registering will ensure we have adequate space. \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/maryland-chapter-spring-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Gaithersburg Regional Library\, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Maryland,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20250326T165851Z CREATED:20250326T165549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T165851Z UID:10002049-1745672400-1745679600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Earth Day chestnut tree planting Smith Mountain Lake DESCRIPTION:Smith Mountain Lake State Park will celebrate Earth Day with a planting of chestnut trees. Read event info here. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-earth-day-chestnut-tree-planting-smith-mountain-lake/ LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake State Park\, 1235 State Park Rd\, Huddleston\, VA\, 24104\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Ranger Jet%2C Smith Mtn Lake State Park":MAILTO:jeanette.lawler@dcr.virginia.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20250306T191419Z CREATED:20250306T190604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T191419Z UID:10002042-1745672400-1745683200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Maine TACF Annual Meeting at Viles Arboretum in Augusta DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Maine TACF Annual Meeting April 26 at Viles Arboretum in Augusta!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual meeting of the Maine Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation on Saturday\, April 26 at 1:00 PM at Viles Arboretum (153 Hospital St\, Augusta\, ME). Chapter officers Mark McCollough and Eva Butler will give a presentation on Chestnuts Across Maine\, an exciting new chapter initiative to plant chestnut trees at schools\, conservation partners\, and land trusts across Maine. We will have a brief election of board members for the coming year. Chestnut seeds and seedlings will be available for sale (see information about sales elsewhere in the newsletter). Afterward\, we will take a field trip to Readfield\, Maine (about 45 minutes away) to visit one of Maine’s largest surviving chestnut trees. Join us in a family-fun event. We look forward to seeing you. What better way to celebrate Arbor Day!!!\n \nHere is the slate of board members for the April 26 annual meeting. All have served on the board three years or longer. We greatly appreciate their dedication to restoring the American chestnut: \n\n\n\nDavid Allen\, Portland\nEric Evans\, Camden\nAlbert Faust\, Winterport\nNina Pearlmutter\, Kennebunkport URL:https://tacf.org/event/maine-tacf-annual-meeting-at-viles-arboretum-in-augusta/ LOCATION:Viles Arboretum\, 153 Hospital Street\, Augusta\, Maine\, 04330 CATEGORIES:Maine,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ME-40th-annual-meeting-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Chapter TACF":MAILTO:mechapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T150000 DTSTAMP:20250513T184602Z CREATED:20250417T163755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T184602Z UID:10002056-1747303200-1747321200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Planting at Cumberland State Forest DESCRIPTION:Join us at Cumberland State Forest to plant 250 hybrid chestnut trees on May 15th! Planting location is behind the main office in a field to the left if you are facing the office. Wear closed toe shoes\, bring water\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and lunch. We look forward to planting with you! \nSpots are limited\, sign up here to volunteer. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-planting-at-cumberland-state-forest/ LOCATION:Cumberland State Forest Office\, 751 Oak Hill Rd\, Cumberland\, VA\, 23040\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cumberland-VA-chestnut-orchard.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T130000 DTSTAMP:20250429T182614Z CREATED:20250429T180942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T182614Z UID:10002057-1747395000-1747400400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Beetle Evolution and the Rediscovery of the Greater Chestnut Weevil DESCRIPTION:Beetle Evolution and the Rediscovery of the Greater Chestnut Weevil\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Friday\, May 16\, 2025\, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern)\, for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special guests Professor Duane McKenna and PhD candidate Michael Charles from the University of Memphis will discuss beetle evolution and the rediscovery of a lost species\, the greater chestnut weevil. In the 1900s\, an invasive fungal disease wiped out the American chestnut tree and caused many of the insects that depended on it to disappear or die out. One of those insects\, the greater chestnut weevil\, which was last seen in 1997\, was thought to be extinct. But photos posted online in 2022 and 2023 suggest that this weevil might still be alive in at least two places. Over the past 20 years\, scientists have used DNA studies to better understand how beetles are related and how they evolved over time. These studies have cleared up old disagreements about beetle relationships\, shown that beetles first appeared during the Carboniferous period\, and supported the idea that beetles and flowering plants evolved together. Researchers also discovered that beetles got some useful genes from bacteria and fungi\, which helped plant-eating beetles—especially groups like leaf beetles\, longhorn beetles\, weevils\, and metallic wood-boring beetles—diversify during the Mesozoic era. \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 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 Professor Duane McKenna\, University of Memphis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Charles\, PhD candidate\, University of Memphis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abstract from Duane McKenna\nOver the last 20 years\, molecular phylogenetic studies have largely resolved the higher-level phylogeny of beetles and timing and rates of beetle diversification. Along the way\, these studies have resolved previously contentious beetle relationships\, dated the origin of beetles to the Carboniferous\, and supported the hypothesis of beetle and angiosperm co-diversification. This research has also revealed that genes acquired from bacteria and fungi via horizontal gene transfers played a crucial role in the Mesozoic diversification and convergent trophic evolution of herbivorous beetles\, particularly the clades Phytophaga (leaf beetles\, longhorn beetles\, and weevils) and Buprestidae (metallic wood-boring beetles). In this talk I will share results from my research on the evolution and genomic basis of beetle diversity\, with a focus on plant-feeding. I will also discuss how—through collaboration with other entomologists worldwide—we are using genomic data to explore the evolution of beetle genome architecture and specialized herbivory\, linking macroevolutionary patterns with biological form\, function\, and phenotype. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abstract froom Michael Charles\nThe introduction of invasive fungal pathogens led to the 20th-century functional extinction of the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) and the decline or extinction of several of it specialized insect associates. Last collected in 1997\, the greater chestnut weevil (Curculio caryatrypes)\, the largest species of acorn weevil in North America\, and a host-specialist on American chestnut\, has been presumed extinct for nearly 3 decades. However\, photos posted on social media in 2022 and 2023 suggested the persistence of the weevil in at least two localities. Because the photos came to our attention during the winter of 2023-24\, at which time adults were no longer present\, larvae were collected from nuts found underneath hybrid chestnut trees at both locations for rearing and two larvae from each site were used for DNA sequencing. The larval DNA sequences were compared to 11 other Curculio species\, including two pinned adult specimens of the greater chestnut weevil\, and two other Curculionini. In the resulting phylogeny\, the four larvae of purported greater chestnut weevil formed a single clade along with historical (museum) specimens of this species with maximal bootstrap support. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-beetle-evolution-greater-chestnut-weevil/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Greater-Chestnut-weevil-1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T150000 DTSTAMP:20250514T140408Z CREATED:20250417T162832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T140408Z UID:10002055-1747396800-1747407600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Planting at Matthews State Forest DESCRIPTION:Come plant with us at Matthews State Forest on May 16th starting at 12 noon. Meet us outside of the Matthews State Forest Education Center and we will bring/show you to the planting site. We will be planting 100 American chestnuts! Wear closed toe shoes\, bring gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water and a lunch. \nSpots are limited\, sign up here to volunteer. URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-at-matthews-state-forest/ LOCATION:Matthews State Forest\, 245 Jacks Orch Rd\, Galax\, VA\, 24333\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/American-chestnuts-are-hairy-and-smaller-yet-sweeter-than-European-and-Asian-varieties-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T150000 DTSTAMP:20250520T212539Z CREATED:20250520T210305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T212539Z UID:10002058-1749200400-1749222000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Inoculations at Sky Meadows State Park DESCRIPTION:Event will take place Friday and Saturday from 9am-3pm.\nTesting our orchard trees for blight resistance requires inoculating them with the blight. 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. Our experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9am to 3 pm. The work is low to the ground and requires you to follow a set protocol. Reasonable agility and attention to detail are all that is required. Training is relatively quick. You will learn to recognize naturally occurring blight and gain general knowledge of the selection and testing process.\n\nPrepare to get dirty and protect yourself from possible poison ivy. Long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and a hat are recommended. Bring water and lunch.\n\nRSVP here : https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-inoculations-at-sky-meadows-state-park/2025-06-06/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T150000 DTSTAMP:20250520T212539Z CREATED:20250520T210305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T212539Z UID:10002062-1749286800-1749308400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Inoculations at Sky Meadows State Park DESCRIPTION:Event will take place Friday and Saturday from 9am-3pm.\nTesting our orchard trees for blight resistance requires inoculating them with the blight. 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. Our experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9am to 3 pm. The work is low to the ground and requires you to follow a set protocol. Reasonable agility and attention to detail are all that is required. Training is relatively quick. You will learn to recognize naturally occurring blight and gain general knowledge of the selection and testing process.\n\nPrepare to get dirty and protect yourself from possible poison ivy. Long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and a hat are recommended. Bring water and lunch.\n\nRSVP here : https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-inoculations-at-sky-meadows-state-park/2025-06-07/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T150000 DTSTAMP:20250520T212419Z CREATED:20250520T211558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T212419Z UID:10002059-1749459600-1749481200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Inoculations at Blandy Arboretum DESCRIPTION:This event will take place on Monday and Tuesday from 9 am to 3 pm\nHere is a Google map link to the chestnut orchard location.\n\nTesting our orchard trees for blight resistance requires inoculating them with the blight. 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. Our experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9 am to 3 pm. The work is low to the ground and requires you to follow a set protocol. Reasonable agility and attention to detail is all that is required. Training is relatively quick. You will learn to recognize naturally occurring blight and gain general knowledge of the selection and testing process.\n\nPrepare to get dirty and protect yourself from possible poison ivy. Long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and a hat are recommended. Bring water and lunch.\n\nRSVP here : https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-inoculation-at-blandy-arboretum/2025-06-09/ LOCATION:Blandy Experimental Farm and Arboretum\, 400 Blandy Farm Lane\, Boyce\, VA\, 22620\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T150000 DTSTAMP:20250520T212419Z CREATED:20250520T211558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T212419Z UID:10002061-1749546000-1749567600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Inoculations at Blandy Arboretum DESCRIPTION:This event will take place on Monday and Tuesday from 9 am to 3 pm\nHere is a Google map link to the chestnut orchard location.\n\nTesting our orchard trees for blight resistance requires inoculating them with the blight. 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. Our experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9 am to 3 pm. The work is low to the ground and requires you to follow a set protocol. Reasonable agility and attention to detail is all that is required. Training is relatively quick. You will learn to recognize naturally occurring blight and gain general knowledge of the selection and testing process.\n\nPrepare to get dirty and protect yourself from possible poison ivy. Long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and a hat are recommended. Bring water and lunch.\n\nRSVP here : https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-inoculation-at-blandy-arboretum/2025-06-10/ LOCATION:Blandy Experimental Farm and Arboretum\, 400 Blandy Farm Lane\, Boyce\, VA\, 22620\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T150000 DTSTAMP:20250520T212649Z CREATED:20250520T212144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T212649Z UID:10002060-1749632400-1749654000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Inoculations at Banshee Reeks DESCRIPTION:This event will take place Wednesday to Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm\n\nTesting our orchard trees for blight resistance requires inoculating them with the blight. 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. Our experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9 am to 3 pm. The work is low to the ground and requires you to follow a set protocol. Reasonable agility and attention to detail is all that is required. Training is relatively quick. You will learn to recognize naturally occurring blight and gain general knowledge of the selection and testing process.\n\nPrepare to get dirty and protect yourself from possible poison ivy. Long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and a hat are recommended. Bring water and lunch.\n\nRSVP here : https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-inoculations-at-banshee-reeks/2025-06-11/ LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T150000 DTSTAMP:20250520T212649Z CREATED:20250520T212144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T212649Z UID:10002063-1749718800-1749740400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Inoculations at Banshee Reeks DESCRIPTION:This event will take place Wednesday to Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm\n\nTesting our orchard trees for blight resistance requires inoculating them with the blight. 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. Our experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9 am to 3 pm. The work is low to the ground and requires you to follow a set protocol. Reasonable agility and attention to detail is all that is required. Training is relatively quick. You will learn to recognize naturally occurring blight and gain general knowledge of the selection and testing process.\n\nPrepare to get dirty and protect yourself from possible poison ivy. Long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and a hat are recommended. Bring water and lunch.\n\nRSVP here : https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-inoculations-at-banshee-reeks/2025-06-12/ LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T150000 DTSTAMP:20250520T212649Z CREATED:20250520T212144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T212649Z UID:10002064-1749805200-1749826800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Inoculations at Banshee Reeks DESCRIPTION:This event will take place Wednesday to Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm\n\nTesting our orchard trees for blight resistance requires inoculating them with the blight. 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. Our experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9 am to 3 pm. The work is low to the ground and requires you to follow a set protocol. Reasonable agility and attention to detail is all that is required. Training is relatively quick. You will learn to recognize naturally occurring blight and gain general knowledge of the selection and testing process.\n\nPrepare to get dirty and protect yourself from possible poison ivy. Long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and a hat are recommended. Bring water and lunch.\n\nRSVP here : https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-inoculations-at-banshee-reeks/2025-06-13/ LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20250520T212649Z CREATED:20250520T212144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T212649Z UID:10002065-1749891600-1749913200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Inoculations at Banshee Reeks DESCRIPTION:This event will take place Wednesday to Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm\n\nTesting our orchard trees for blight resistance requires inoculating them with the blight. 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. Our experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9 am to 3 pm. The work is low to the ground and requires you to follow a set protocol. Reasonable agility and attention to detail is all that is required. Training is relatively quick. You will learn to recognize naturally occurring blight and gain general knowledge of the selection and testing process.\n\nPrepare to get dirty and protect yourself from possible poison ivy. Long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and a hat are recommended. Bring water and lunch.\n\nRSVP here : https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-inoculations-at-banshee-reeks/2025-06-14/ LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000 DTSTAMP:20250625T202834Z CREATED:20250625T202744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T202834Z UID:10002069-1752148800-1752166800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Phenotype at Matthews State Forest day 1 DESCRIPTION:Come phenotype trees with us at Matthew’s State Forest! We will have two workdays: July 10th\, 12PM-5PM and July 11th\, 8AM-3PM.\nWe will be assessing trees for blight resistance and measuring their growth (height and diameter). Bring water\, sunscreen and snacks! Wear working boots and long pants as the grass in the orchard can be tall.\n\nSign up to volunteer for either day here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-phenotype-at-matthews-state-forest-day-1/ LOCATION:Matthews State Forest\, 245 Jacks Orch Rd\, Galax\, VA\, 24333\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mathews-state-forest-orchard-va.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T150000 DTSTAMP:20250625T203243Z CREATED:20250625T203000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T203243Z UID:10002070-1752220800-1752246000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Phenotype at Matthews State Forest day 2 DESCRIPTION:Come phenotype trees with us at Matthew’s State Forest! We will have two workdays: July 10th\, 12PM-5PM and July 11th\, 8AM-3PM.\nWe will be assessing trees for blight resistance and measuring their growth (height and diameter). Bring water\, sunscreen and snacks! Wear working boots and long pants as the grass in the orchard can be tall.\n\nSign up to volunteer for either day here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-phenotype-at-matthews-state-forest-day-2/ LOCATION:Matthews State Forest\, 245 Jacks Orch Rd\, Galax\, VA\, 24333\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mathews-state-forest-orchard-va.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000 DTSTAMP:20250718T023159Z CREATED:20250602T121919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T023159Z UID:10002066-1753005600-1753020000@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF Summer 2025 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! \nJuly 20\, 2025   (HYBRID) \nPlease send agenda items to Kathy. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87531020846 \nMeeting ID: 875 3102 0846\nPasscode: 1904 \nOne tap mobile\n+16469313860\,\,87531020846#\,\,\,\,*1904# US\n+19292056099\,\,87531020846#\,\,\,\,*1904# US (New York)\nDial by your location\n• +1 646 931 3860 US URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-summer-2025-quarterly-meeting/ LOCATION:Waters Farm in Sutton\, MA\, 53 Waters Rd.\, Sutton\, MA\, 01590\, 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:20250723T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T200000 DTSTAMP:20250701T170958Z CREATED:20250701T144143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170958Z UID:10002071-1753293600-1753300800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Clear Day Thunder Screening at Matthews State Forest DESCRIPTION:Please join the Virginia Chapter and Matthews State Forest for a screening of TACF’s documentary\, Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing The American Chestnut! The event is open to all ages and will be followed by a Q&A session and tour of the Matthews orchard (weather permitting).\n\nThe screening will be held at the Matthews State Forest office located at 106 Forestry Lane\, Galax VA 24333. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-clear-day-thunder-screening-at-matthews-state-forest/ LOCATION:Matthews State Forest office\, 106 Matthews Ln\, Galax\, 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="Vinny Varsalona":MAILTO:varsalona198424@students.reinhardt.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T200000 DTSTAMP:20250828T002850Z CREATED:20250809T164045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T002850Z UID:10002072-1756918800-1756929600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF 2025 Fall Board Meeting and Open House DESCRIPTION:We will be holding our Fall Board Meeting at the Griswold CAES Research Center\, the site of our new CT Chapter office\, located at 190 Sheldon Rd\, Griswold.  We will have an Open House to show our new office location prior to the meeting starting at 5:00 PM.  Come for some pizza and see the new facilities including a greenhouse and chestnut orchard.  The Fall Board Meeting will start at 7:00 PM.  Please let us know you are coming by replying to tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-2025-fall-board-meeting-and-open-house/ LOCATION:CAES Griswold Research Center\, 190 Sheldon Road\, Griswold\, CT\, 06351\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CT-chapter-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T143000 DTSTAMP:20250903T142318Z CREATED:20250903T142318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T142318Z UID:10002115-1757145600-1757169000@tacf.org SUMMARY:KY Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:KY Chapter ANNUAL MEETING will be held Saturday September 6\, 2025 from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Harold Disney KY National Guard Training Center KY NG Training Room\, 537 TVA Road\, Artemus\, KY 40903 (3rd building on the left\, cream colored metal building) URL:https://tacf.org/event/ky-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:KY National Guard Harold Disney Training Center\, 537 TVA Rd\, Artemus\, KY\, 40903\, United States CATEGORIES:Kentucky,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/KY-Chapter-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Darnell":MAILTO:kendarnell54@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T143000 DTSTAMP:20250828T172609Z CREATED:20250828T001803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T172609Z UID:10002112-1757856600-1757860200@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF HOUSATONIC HERITAGE WALKS - AMERICAN CHESTNUTS\, LOST & FOUND DESCRIPTION:September 14 – Falls Village\, CT 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM\nAMERICAN CHESTNUTS – LOST & FOUND\nJoin Woods Sinclair and friends for a walk and talk in a 2-acre\nplanting American chestnut orchard. Learn of the dramatic sudden\nloss of this major tree and the ecological impact. Hear of The\nAmerican Chestnut Foundation‘s efforts to restore this iconic tree to\nour landscapes. Rain cancels. 1 hour–<0.25 mile\nTo register–860-824-7454 or\nfayaway7@gmail.com\nFrom Falls Village\, drive north\non Route 7. At intersection of\nRts 7 and 63\, take Barnes\nRoad to its end. Turn right on\nUnder Mountain Road. The\norchard is approximately 3\nmiles on the left\, across from 392 Under Mountain Rd. Park on\nroad. GPS 41.94321\, -73.28306 URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-housatonic-heritage-walks-american-chestnuts-lost-found/ LOCATION:Great Mountain Forest Chestnut Orchard\, Across From 392 Under Mountain Rd\, Canaan\, CT\, 06031\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Open-bur-of-an-American-chestnut-1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T160000 DTSTAMP:20250909T140404Z CREATED:20250909T133957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T140404Z UID:10002116-1758272400-1758297600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Kentucky Wood Expo\, September 19-20 DESCRIPTION:The Kentucky Wood Expo returns to Masterson Station Park on the north side of Lexington\, KY\, on September 19 and 20. The Expo draws up to 3\,000 visitors from the region. (See Expo website)\n \nThis family-friendly event is the premier gathering for the forest products and wood industries\, with approximately 80 exhibits and demonstrations.\n \nThe Kentucky Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation will set up a two-booth display. Come see the events and come visit with us in our large booth. See the KY Wood Expo website for their large variety of live events.\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Chain Saw Carving is an incredible event to watch. The artistic results are fascinating. URL:https://tacf.org/event/kentucky-wood-expo-september-19-20/ LOCATION:Masterson Station Park\, 3051 Leestown Rd\, Lexington\, KY\, 40511\, United States CATEGORIES:Kentucky,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carved-Bear-KY-Wood-Expo-2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Darnell":MAILTO:kendarnell54@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR