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: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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T150000 DTSTAMP:20250918T144822Z CREATED:20250917T194847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T144822Z UID:10002118-1758535200-1758553200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Harvest at VA-TACF Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute DESCRIPTION:The event will begin at 10:00 AM and will finish by 3:00 PM (or earlier). Please bring weather-appropriate clothing\, water\, a snack\, and thick gloves if you have them. \nTo RSVP: register here. The gate attendant at SCBI must have your name prerecorded for entry onto site. Orchard location will be sent to you from Cassie. \nAdditional instructions: \nDirections: Once you are past the gate\, turn left onto Conservation Dr and then take another left onto Slate Hill Dr. Follow Slate Hill Dr until you reach a gravel road that starts to head uphill; this should lead you to a circular drive. The orchard is located downhill past the stone lookout. You should see cars and the orchard sign. If you need additional instructions\, see the attached map or ask the gate attendant. \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 Bring: thick work gloves (the burs are VERY spiky!) 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. No experience is necessary. \nNote: We will have extra gloves if you do not own any. \nIn case of rain: If we experience inclement weather\, we will email and/or text you. Watch your inbox! URL:https://tacf.org/event/harvest-at-va-tacf-smithsonian-conservation-biology-institute/ LOCATION:Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute\, 1500 Remount Rd\, Front Royal\, VA\, 22630\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Harvest-on-tree-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000 DTSTAMP:20250922T190258Z CREATED:20250922T184710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190258Z UID:10002120-1758794400-1758812400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Harvest at Chestnut Returns Farm - Seneca\, SC DESCRIPTION:Chestnut harvest is here! Come lend a hand next Thursday the 25th at 10 a.m. at an orchard in Seneca\, SC. \nPlease wear appropriate clothing\, work gloves (we work with some spiky burs) are a must. Bring water and anything else you might need during the day. Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP. You can expect these events to last until 3 p.m. You are welcome to come when you can! \nTo RSVP\, follow this link\, location to be shared once you have registered: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90477 URL:https://tacf.org/event/harvest-at-chestnut-returns-farm-seneca-sc/ LOCATION:Chestnut Returns\, Joe James’ farm CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/chestnut-returns-farms-volounteers-SC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Van Clief":MAILTO:jamie.vanclief@acf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T170000 DTSTAMP:20250902T143103Z CREATED:20250902T143020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T143103Z UID:10002114-1758816000-1759078800@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF at the Durham State Fair DESCRIPTION:The CT chapter of TACF will have a table at the Durham State Fair in the Education Barn. Come learn about our work\, ask all your chestnut-related questions\, and enjoy the fair! URL:https://tacf.org/event/tacf-at-the-durham-state-fair/ LOCATION:Durham Fair\, Durham Fair Grounds\, Durham\, CT\, 06422 CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Durham-Fair.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20250922T190039Z CREATED:20250922T185735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190039Z UID:10002121-1758967200-1758985200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Pryor Orchard Harvest - Edneyville\, NC DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina/South Carolina Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation invites you to join in harvesting hybrid American chestnuts! We will be harvesting these trees at the Pryor Orchard in Edneyville Township\, NC\, on Saturday\, September 27 at 10:00 am. \nIf you’re interested in joining\, please dress for field work and bring gloves\, water\, and a lunch. We plan to have all the needed tools at the orchard. Before we start\, we will give a brief presentation on American chestnut trees and proper planting procedures. We hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP\, register at: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90477 \nLocation and directions will be shared once you have signed up! URL:https://tacf.org/event/pryor-orchard-harvest-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/2025/09/Hand-and-Chestnut-Pryor-orchard.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Van Clief":MAILTO:jamie.vanclief@acf.org GEO:-82.29308;35.40297 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T190000 DTSTAMP:20250922T183217Z CREATED:20250922T183217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T183217Z UID:10002119-1759496400-1759518000@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF Shucking Party and Pot Luck DESCRIPTION:Now that we have harvested all the burs\, it will be time to shuck them open and count up all the chestnuts we harvested. Stop by anytime if you only have a few hours to help. Bring anything you would like to share\, chestnut themed or not. Thick leather gloves or doubled up gardening gloves will be very helpful for handling the burs. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-shucking-party-and-pot-luck/ LOCATION:Rockfall Foundation\, 27 Washington St #2\, Middletown\, 06457\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/duke-chestnut-burrs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000 DTSTAMP:20250903T142504Z CREATED:20250828T162219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T142504Z UID:10002113-1759572000-1759579200@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-2/ LOCATION:Colbridge Rd.\, Plainfield\, CT\, Colbridge Rd.\, Plainfield\, CT\, 06374\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/P1030584.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T150000 DTSTAMP:20250818T205504Z CREATED:20250618T191217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T205504Z UID:10002068-1759572000-1759590000@tacf.org SUMMARY:American Chestnut Day at the NC Arboretum DESCRIPTION:Save the date for American Chestnut Day at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville!\nThe National TACF office and the NC/SC Chapter will be hosting a Chestnut Day at the NC Arboretum in Asheville. There will be speakers on the chestnut breeding program by TACF staff\, and related backyard forestry\, a poster session for students\, and other nature groups at tables to speak to. The film\, “Clear Day Thunder\, Rescuing the American Chestnut\,” will be shown. Children’s activities and pure American chestnut seedlings will be available to purchase. \nThe event will take place in the Education Center plaza. Learn more at the NC Arboretum. URL:https://tacf.org/event/american-chestnut-day-at-the-nc-arboretum/ LOCATION:NC Arboretum\, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/American-Chestnut-Day-NC-Arboretum-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000 DTSTAMP:20251009T152511Z CREATED:20251006T161914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T152511Z UID:10002125-1759834800-1759849200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Chestnut shucking party! DESCRIPTION:We’ll be shucking chestnut burs to extract the nuts\, prepare the nuts for stratification; record the family and quantity of nuts by family.\n \nWe will be shucking at Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. Bring a lunch\, water\, and thick gloves (leather is best for shucking chestnut burs).\nHope to see you there!\nSign up via VolunteerLocal link here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482\n \n \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-shucking-party/2025-10-07/ LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 57 Forestry Center Ln\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shucking-american-chestnut-burs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T150000 DTSTAMP:20251009T152511Z CREATED:20251006T161914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T152511Z UID:10002126-1759917600-1759935600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Chestnut shucking party! DESCRIPTION:We’ll be shucking chestnut burs to extract the nuts\, prepare the nuts for stratification; record the family and quantity of nuts by family.\n \nWe will be shucking at Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. Bring a lunch\, water\, and thick gloves (leather is best for shucking chestnut burs).\nHope to see you there!\nSign up via VolunteerLocal link here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482\n \n \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-shucking-party/2025-10-08/ LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 57 Forestry Center Ln\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shucking-american-chestnut-burs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T140000 DTSTAMP:20251009T152511Z CREATED:20251006T161914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T152511Z UID:10002127-1760090400-1760104800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Chestnut shucking party! DESCRIPTION:We’ll be shucking chestnut burs to extract the nuts\, prepare the nuts for stratification; record the family and quantity of nuts by family.\n \nWe will be shucking at Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. Bring a lunch\, water\, and thick gloves (leather is best for shucking chestnut burs).\nHope to see you there!\nSign up via VolunteerLocal link here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482\n \n \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-shucking-party/2025-10-10/ LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 57 Forestry Center Ln\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shucking-american-chestnut-burs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T130000 DTSTAMP:20250916T200102Z CREATED:20250916T191209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T200102Z UID:10002117-1760095800-1760101200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Breeding Disease Resistance in Loblolly Pine and Prospects for American Chestnut DESCRIPTION:Slow and Steady Wins the Race: How Breeding has Improved Disease Resistance in Loblolly Pine and Prospects for American Chestnut\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Friday\, October 10\, 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 Our special guest\, Dr. Trevor Walker\, Assistant Professor of Forest Genetics and Co-Director of the Cooperative Tree Improvement Program at NC State University\, will share insights from NC State’s loblolly pine breeding program and discuss how they might inform TACF’s American chestnut breeding efforts. \n“Breeding with recurrent selection is an ancient technology\, transforming wolves to dogs and teosinte to modern maize. In the last 30 years\, advances in statistics and DNA sequencing have accelerated its effectiveness\, but the basics remain unchanged. I will discuss 70 years of progress in breeding loblolly pine for disease resistance\, growth\, and stem form for tree farmers in the southeastern U.S. The present-day strategy combines techniques developed over decades\, incorporation of new technology\, and abandoning practices ill-suited to loblolly biology. Considering American chestnut\, I will outline which practices should work\, which probably won’t\, and why.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOW TO PARTICIPATE (via Zoom Webinar) \nPre-registration is required to attend this event. Pre-register here. After registering\, you will receive an email with a unique URL link to join the event. You can also add the event to your calendar from the webinar registration approval page. The meeting will open 15 minutes prior to the start time to allow an audio and video test. \n \n Pre-Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Trevor Walker\nAssistant Professor of Forest Genetics\, Co-Director of the Cooperative Tree Improvement Program at NC State University \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\nTrevor is a forester\, tree breeder\, and quantitative geneticist. His undergraduate degree is in forest management and his masters is in forest biometrics from Stephen F. Austin State University. After his masters\, he worked as a timber cruiser and inventory analyst for timber companies in the southern United States. He studied forest genetics for his PhD at NC State University\, where he worked as a tree breeder for the Cooperative Tree Improvement Program. He assumed the role of Co-Director and Assistant Professor in 2023. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-breeding-disease-resistance-in-loblolly-pine/ CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/breeding-for-growth-loblolly-pine-b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T193000 DTSTAMP:20250811T190421Z CREATED:20250811T185859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T190421Z UID:10002074-1760259600-1760297400@tacf.org SUMMARY:West Virginia Chestnut Festival DESCRIPTION:17th Annual WV Chestnut Festival in Rowlesburg\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 17th Annual American Chestnut Festival will be held Sunday\, October 12\, 2025\, in Rowlesburg\, West Virginia. \nFor more information\, download the 2025 flyer or visit the official website at WVChestnutFestival.com \nThe line-up for the festival is as follows: \n  \n\n9:00-11:00 am. River City Cafe in the historic Rowlesburg School\, Szilagyi Center. A full breakfast is served.\n10:00 am-4:00 pm. Rowlesburg Community Park and Welcome Table with vendors (hot roasted chestnuts\, roast beef sandwiches\, chestnut-themed vendors\, chestnut seedlings for sale).\nNoon-2:00 pm. WV chapter fall meeting\, second floor class room in the Szilagyi Center. The meeting will be led by Bernie Coyle\, WV chapter president.\n2:00-3:00 pm. Rowlesburg Community Park\, displays and vendors.\n3:00-4:30 pm. Technical Session\, second floor classroom in the Szilagyi Center. Speakers are: Cassie Stark\, TACF’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Science Coordinator (The Science of Saving the American Chestnut ) and Sam Muncy (A History of TACF at the Summit Bechtel Reserve Scout Camp).\n5:30-7:30 pm. Gala banquet in the Szilagyi Center Auditorium. The Preston High School Madrigal Singers under the direction of Krystal McCoy will perform. The crowning of the 17th Mr. and Mrs. Chestnut will take place. This year\, Dr. Melissa Thomas-VanGundy and her husband\, Doug VanGundy will be honored. The banquet speaker will be Bernie Coyle\, WV-TACF chapter president. A gala banquet follows\, featuring the Vino Novello Ritual of blessing the new wine. Banquet tickets are available at the door at $15. URL:https://tacf.org/event/west-virginia-chestnut-festival-5/ 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/2025/08/WV-chestnut-festival-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T150000 DTSTAMP:20251009T153111Z CREATED:20251009T152937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T153111Z UID:10002134-1760439600-1760454000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Chestnut shucking party! DESCRIPTION:We’ll be shucking chestnut burs to extract the nuts\, prepare the nuts for stratification; record the family and quantity of nuts by family.\n\nWe will be shucking at Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. Bring a lunch\, water\, and thick gloves (leather is best for shucking chestnut burs).\nHope to see you there!\nSign up via VolunteerLocal link here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-shucking-party-2/2025-10-14/ LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 57 Forestry Center Ln\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shucking-american-chestnut-burs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T150000 DTSTAMP:20251009T153111Z CREATED:20251009T152937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T153111Z UID:10002132-1760522400-1760540400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Chestnut shucking party! DESCRIPTION:We’ll be shucking chestnut burs to extract the nuts\, prepare the nuts for stratification; record the family and quantity of nuts by family.\n\nWe will be shucking at Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. Bring a lunch\, water\, and thick gloves (leather is best for shucking chestnut burs).\nHope to see you there!\nSign up via VolunteerLocal link here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-shucking-party-2/2025-10-15/ LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 57 Forestry Center Ln\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shucking-american-chestnut-burs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000 DTSTAMP:20250927T181948Z CREATED:20250926T204604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T181948Z UID:10002123-1760779800-1760803200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting in Sedalia VA DESCRIPTION:If we are going to save the American chestnut\, we’ll need help planting LOTS of them! We’ll either be planting trees or nuts\, using shovels\, post-hole augers\, and/or other hand tools. Come prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes (no crocs\, sorry!)\,\n \nJoin us to plant 150 chestnut seedlings in Sedalia\, VA! Planting will be on Saturday\, October 18th (weather permitted) and will begin around 9:30am. Please bring a shovel\, gloves\, water and lunch.\n \nSign up using this link for more details: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n These are the trees we get to plant- they are ready to be transferred from our shade house to their permanent home. URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-in-sedalia-va/ LOCATION:Jared Quesenberry’s property\, Sedalia\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/american-chestnut-seedlings-VA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T180000 DTSTAMP:20251010T184601Z CREATED:20250819T152136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T184601Z UID:10002075-1760878800-1760896800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Maryland Chapter Chestnut Festival DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY OCT. 19\, 2025 • 1 – 6 PM\nMILKHOUSE BREWERY\n8253 DOLLYHYDE RD\nMT. AIRY\, MD 21771 \nJoin us for the 1st Maryland American Chestnut Festival! Discover the remarkable work being done by the Maryland Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation to restore the iconic American chestnut tree!\n \n \n \n \n \n \nLearn: Meet members\, explore displays & get answers to your chestnut questions.\nTaste: Enjoy roasted chestnuts and a seasonal chestnut beer from Milkhouse!\nShop: Buy fresh chestnuts\, seedlings\, and chapter gear – stickers\, shirts\, & caps.\nEat: Savor creative\, chef-crafted dishes from Kevin’s Bistro Bowls by Cordon Bleu trained Chef Kevin.\nEnjoy: Live music\, sketching by Frederick artist Goodloe Byron\, face painting\, and other local environmental & conservation organizations.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download the flyer here! URL:https://tacf.org/event/maryland-chapter-chestnut-festival/ LOCATION:Milkhouse Brewery\, 8253 Dollyhyde Rd.\, Mt. Airy\, MD\, 21771\, United States CATEGORIES:Maryland,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Maryland-American-Chestnut-Festival.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff White":MAILTO:chestnutcreekfarm@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000 DTSTAMP:20251006T202652Z CREATED:20250926T203425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T202652Z UID:10002122-1761210000-1761224400@tacf.org SUMMARY:KY - Cutting Undesirable Tree Species and Briars\, KDF Morgan County DESCRIPTION:JOIN US to finish trimming out unwanted tree saplings and scattered briars that are mixed in our full American Chestnut breeding trees. Bring hand pruner saws\, or small chain saws\, hand pruners\, leather gloves\, water\, snacks\, and lunch.\n\nThe full American chestnut trees in this orchard are preserved from a variety of native sources. We will be working with members of the KY Div of Forestry\, who are veterans in caring for this beautiful and important orchard.\n\nMUST RSVP to Ken Darnell\, KY Chapter President: dkdarnell@roadrunner.com. Address provided after RSVP. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ky-cutting-undesirable-tree-species-and-briars-kdf-morgan-county/ LOCATION:KY Division of Forestry Morgan County Tree Nursery CATEGORIES:Kentucky,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Morgan-County-Tree-Nursery-L-to-R-Arlinda-Fannin_-Shiane-Blundell_-Riley-Brown_-Jim-McDonald_-Derek-Stamper_-Terry-Stamper-6-25-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Darnell":MAILTO:kendarnell54@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000 DTSTAMP:20251020T174922Z CREATED:20251020T174339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T174922Z UID:10002137-1761390000-1761404400@tacf.org SUMMARY:TN - Chestnut Shucking Party (part two) at the Fortwood Street Greenhouse DESCRIPTION:Chestnut Shucking Part Two10:00AM-3:00PM on Saturday\, October 25th\, 2025 \nWhat to know: Because we’re not going to finish on the 18th\, we’re calling all Tennessee Chapter volunteers of The American Chestnut Foundation for another fun day processing this year’s harvest of backcross American chestnut seeds! \nIn 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). 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. Come help get our chestnuts out of their burs! Please join us on Saturday\, 25 October\, in Chattanooga\, TN for a chestnut shucking party\, a fun day processing this year’s harvest of backcross American chestnut seeds! \nPlease bring a pair of puncture-proof gloves (if you have a pair)\, and dress for the weather! \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 (Parking available in UTC Parking Lot 37). \n\nGoogle Maps link\nApple Maps link\n\nSee you there!For more information\, please contact Hill Craddock: 423-290-8924 or hill-craddock@utc.edu URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-shucking-party-fortwood-greenhouse/ 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/2025/10/tn-chestnut-shucking-party.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Craddock":MAILTO:Hill-Craddock@utc.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR