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 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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T130000 DTSTAMP:20240814T144240Z CREATED:20240814T144240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T144240Z UID:10002000-1731146400-1731157200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Chestnut Planting\, Falling Creek Park\, Bedford County DESCRIPTION:The Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association (BAMGA) in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension\, and Bedford County Parks and Rec have collaborated with the VA Chapter TACF to plant a demonstration plot of a dozen backcross hybrid chestnuts\, plus one wild type American Chestnut for comparison. The chestnut plot is intended to educate park patrons and stimulate interest in chestnut restoration. \nLearn more on the event page. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-planting-falling-creek-park-bedford-county/ LOCATION:Falling Creek Park\, 1257 County Farm Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Bedford Master Gardeners":MAILTO:bedfordmg@vt.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000 DTSTAMP:20241025T165039Z CREATED:20241025T165010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T165039Z UID:10002017-1731434400-1731438000@tacf.org SUMMARY:MD - Nature on Tap Speaker Series: The American Chestnut DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our November Nature on Tap Speaker Series event “The American Chestnut” with Bruce Levine\, board member of the MD Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation. \nOn Tuesday\, November 12th at 6pm\, come learn about the rise & fall of the American Chestnuts. This discussion will cover the history of the American Chestnuts\, why they have become functionally extinct\, and the breeding efforts being done by TACF to rescue it. \nPre-register to get 15% off your tab! \nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pj3mntu URL:https://tacf.org/event/md-nature-on-tap-the-american-chestnut/ LOCATION:RAK Brewing Company\, 400 Sagner Ave\, # 100\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States CATEGORIES:Maryland,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/md-american-chestnut-nature-on-tap-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thorpewood":MAILTO:Info@thorpewood.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T143000 DTSTAMP:20240819T172550Z CREATED:20240819T171548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T172550Z UID:10002002-1731754800-1731767400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA TACF Board and Annual General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors will meet 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\, followed by the Annual General Membership Meeting at 1:30 pm. Both meetings will be accessible by Zoom for those unable to attend onsite.\n\nThere will be an opportunity following the meetings to visit the recent demonstration chestnut planting in Falling Creek Park\, adjacent to the Extension Office. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-tacf-board-and-annual-general-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Bedford Cooperative Extension Office (Peaks Room)\, 1257 County Farm Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T180000 DTSTAMP:20240702T162300Z CREATED:20240702T161603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T162300Z UID:10001991-1731844800-1731866400@tacf.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Chestnut Carnival DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd annual celebration of the mighty Chestnut! Chestnut roasting\, tasting\, many foods incorporating chestnuts\, chestnut drinks\, chestnut info\, sapling sales\, relax under mature chestnut trees. You get the picture…we’ll be getting nutty! URL:https://tacf.org/event/2nd-annual-chestnut-carnival/ LOCATION:The Plant\, 220 Lorax Lane\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Chestnut-Carnival-Flier-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyle Estill":MAILTO:melissa@fairgamebeverage.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T150000 DTSTAMP:20241206T152654Z CREATED:20241110T152849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T152654Z UID:10002019-1733565600-1733583600@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF 2024 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to our 2024 Annual Meeting!\nMeeting will be hybrid.\nLocated at the beautiful South Kingstown Land Trust “Barn”\, including\nspeakers and a delicious chestnut potluck. \nZoom Link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85968636294 \nMeeting ID: 859 6863 6294 \nPasscode: 1904 \nRSVP URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-2024-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:South Kingstown Land Trust Barn\, 17 Matunuck Beach Rd\, South Kingstown\, RI\, 02879\, United States CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Federowicz":MAILTO:yvonne.federowicz@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T130000 DTSTAMP:20241209T144022Z CREATED:20241127T202045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T144022Z UID:10002021-1734694200-1734699600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Chestnuts Roasting Holiday Special DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, December 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 Chestnuts Roasting Holiday Special\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Everyone knows the line from The Christmas Song\, “chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” Yet few of us alive today in the United States remember when vendors on street corners sold roasted chestnuts during the holidays. Luckily\, chestnut popularity is on the rise! \nJoin TACF staff and special guests from around the world to learn the art of roasting chestnuts and to hear tales of fond holiday memories growing up with roasted chestnuts on the fire. Learn about the flavor profiles of different chestnut species and the booming new business of chestnut agriculture in the US. \nThe American Chestnut Foundation is working to return the American chestnut to the eastern forests so we can once again enjoy our native chestnut at this festive time of year! \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-chestnuts-roasting-holiday-special/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chestnuts-Roasting-1000.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T130000 DTSTAMP:20250113T215034Z CREATED:20241223T183136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T215034Z UID:10002022-1737113400-1737118800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Town Hall and Peer-to-Peer Learning DESCRIPTION:Town Hall and Peer-to-Peer Learning: Interactive Viewer Conversations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Friday\, January 17\, 2025\, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern)\, for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat. \nParticipate in an engaging session designed to amplify your voice and strengthen our community’s efforts to restore the American chestnut! We’ll kick things off with an open Q&A\, giving you\, our Chestnut Chat community\, a chance to ask chestnut-related questions and share your thoughts. Next\, we’ll transition into breakout sessions\, where small groups will discuss three provided discussion points\, fostering meaningful conversations and collaboration. \nFollowing the sessions\, staff will review the most frequently asked questions and common misunderstandings. These insights will help us refine our communications and ensure TACF messaging resonates across the Foundation. Your participation is essential to the success of our restoration efforts. Every voice makes a difference\, and we’re excited to hear yours! \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-town-hall-peer-to-peer/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chestnut-chat-town-hall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T160000 DTSTAMP:20250113T212949Z CREATED:20250113T212443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T212949Z UID:10002023-1737205200-1737216000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA-Banshee Reeks Research Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Chapter will present a poster at the 2025 Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve Research Symposium. Chapter citizen scientists will be there to discuss our work and to give tours of the chestnut seed orchard located at the Preserve. \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/banshee-reeks-research-symposium/ LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve – Education Complex\, 21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Banshee-Reeks-Nature-Preserve-VA.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="John Scrivani":MAILTO:vachestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T170000 DTSTAMP:20250113T214735Z CREATED:20250113T214554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T214735Z UID:10002024-1737709200-1737738000@tacf.org SUMMARY:PA - Potting Seeds in Greenhouse DESCRIPTION:On Friday January 24th\, the PA-NJ Chapter will host a seed planting event at Mendel’s Way Greenhouse from 9am to close. We will be mixing potting mix\, packing our pots\, and planting seed from the 2024 harvest. The work will be inside a climate controlled greenhouse. Snacks and drinks provided. URL:https://tacf.org/event/pa-potting-seeds-in-greenhouse/ LOCATION:Mendel’s Way Greenhouse\, 131 Mendels Way\, Bellefonte\, PA\, 16823\, United States CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Potting-group-3-14-2020.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Noah Vincent%2C Orchard Manager":MAILTO:nev5073@psu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T190000 DTSTAMP:20241106T185654Z CREATED:20241104T204751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T185654Z UID:10002018-1737813600-1737831600@tacf.org SUMMARY:PA Chestnut Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first-ever Pennsylvania Chestnut Festival in Castanea\, PA\, a celebration of the region’s rich chestnut heritage! This family-friendly event will feature: \n• Chestnuts roasting on an open fire\n• Delicious chestnut-inspired food and drinks\n• Local artisans and vendors\n• Live entertainment\n• Fun activities for all ages \nCelebrate the warmth of the season and the unique charm of Castanea\, a township named after the chestnut tree. We invite you to be part of this special event and help us create a new annual tradition that brings the community together for a day of heritage\, fun\, and winter delights. \nDon’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience! \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://tacf.org/event/pa-chestnut-festival/ LOCATION:Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds\, 859 Lower Creek Rd\, Lock Haven\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PA-chestnut-festival-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T120000 DTSTAMP:20250121T211309Z CREATED:20250121T211309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T211309Z UID:10002030-1737882000-1737892800@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF Winter 2025 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Winter Quarterly Board Meeting (Zoom only)\nSunday\, January 26th 2025\n9AM-12PM\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86315010960 \nMeeting ID: 863 1501 0960\nPasscode: 1904 \nHappy New Year! All are welcome.\nPlease send agenda items to Kathy. \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-winter-2025-quarterly-meeting/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Desjardin":MAILTO:marichapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T173000 DTSTAMP:20250114T162426Z CREATED:20250114T155950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T162426Z UID:10002027-1740045600-1740331800@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF at the CT Flower and Garden Show DESCRIPTION:This year again\, the CT Chapter will be at the CT Flower and Garden Show. Stop by our table in the CT Federated Garden exhibit to see the work of the Foundation. \nFree entry will be provided for volunteers who will help us at the table during the week. Email us at CTChapter@tacf.org if you can help! URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-at-the-hartford-flower-and-garden-show/ LOCATION:Connecticut Convention Center\, 100 Columbus Blvd\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screenshot-2024-02-02-at-3.33.53-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000 DTSTAMP:20250218T183637Z CREATED:20250123T214435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T183637Z UID:10002031-1740137400-1740142800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: A Half-Century of Recovery Efforts for the Endangered Virginia Round-leaf Birch DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, February 21\, 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 guest Dr. Terry Sharik\, Research Professor at the Michigan Tech School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (bio)\, will provide an overview of efforts aimed at the recovery of the endangered Virginia round-leaf birch (Betula uber) over the past half century. \nTACF’s work with the American chestnut resonates across ecosystem and species restoration efforts nationally and worldwide. Saving imperiled trees takes many forms scientifically\, logistically\, organizationally\, and culturally. While all of these efforts proceed ‘on tree time’\, unique motivations for the trees’ return\, their public appeal\, and how this work carries on across generations is unique to each species. We invite you to join us in learning about a rare and endemic Appalachian tree — the Virginia round-leaf birch (Betula uber) — as a fascinating example of opportunities for cross-species lessons as we continue on our path toward American chestnut restoration. \nWhile B. uber does not currently contend with any lethal specialist pathogens and does not claim an ethnobotanical niche similar to chestnut\, its story is one of multi-decadal resilience\, dwindling remnant populations\, gene inheritance tracking\, propagation challenges\, and other aspects that will be familiar to chestnut enthusiasts. Dr. Terry Sharik will also highlight progeny test and reintroduction population work\, as well as silvicultural treatments\, toward population fecundity and fitness assessments which are currently advanced beyond the data available in American chestnut reintroduction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Sharik will address six major areas specified in the recovery plan\, the first for a plant under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These include: (1) maintenance and expansion of the natural population; (2) establishment of (self-sustaining) additional populations in the wild;  (3) continued searches for other natural populations; (4) determination of systematic relationships with other birch species; (5) retention of existing germplasm through cultivation; and (6) implementation of educational programs. Background reading for the presentation can be found in Virginia Forests magazine. \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 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-recovery-efforts-virginia-round-leaf-birch/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/round-leaf-birch-progeny-by-terry-sharik.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTSTAMP:20250306T201755Z CREATED:20250303T184151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201755Z UID:10002039-1740787200-1746143999@tacf.org SUMMARY:Maine Wild-Type Seed Sale DESCRIPTION:Order Maine seeds online from March 1 through May 1 for $4 each\, shipping included. Minimum order is 5 seeds. No maximum. Seeds ordered in March will be mailed via USPS no later than April 10\, possibly sooner. April orders will be mailed by or before May 10. \nVisit the Maine Seed Sales page for more information. URL:https://tacf.org/event/maine-wild-type-seed-sale/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Maine END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T150000 DTSTAMP:20250206T171455Z CREATED:20250206T171455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T171455Z UID:10002033-1740821400-1740841200@tacf.org SUMMARY:TN-TACF 2025 Chapter Meeting and Seedling Distribution DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday March 1st 2025 \nTime: 9:30AM – 3:00PM Central Time (CT) \nLocation: Tennessee Tech University \nW. Clyde Hyder-Tommy Burks Agricultural Pavilion \n2390 Gainesboro Grade \nCookeville\, TN 38501 \nThe Tennessee Chapter is excited to host our next annual meeting at Tennessee Tech University! This meeting includes opportunities to hear from TACF staff\, TN board members\, and researchers about all things chestnut including the latest and greatest in chestnut science and outreach. \nAt lunch we will host a chestnut seedling distribution event. \nThese seedlings will be hybrids derived from TACF’s backcross breeding program with varying levels of American heritage and resistance. We will ask for a donation for each set of trees to go to the TN-TACF chapter. Information on how to grow and maintain chestnuts will be provided along with the seedlings. TN-TACF board members will be on hand to help explain our breeding program\, and to accept new membership applications ($40 per year). \nWe will end the meeting with a tour of the longtime chestnut orchard on the campus of Tennessee Tech. Come see chestnut breeding in action! \nRSVP Here \nRegistration required: RSVP by 2/26/25 \nCost: FREE\, but please consider making a donation of $25 to the Tennessee Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation (TN-TACF) if you can to cover lunch (cash or checks). You can also sign up and pay for a new or renewing membership at the meeting. URL:https://tacf.org/event/tn-tacf-2025-chapter-meeting-and-seedling-distribution/ LOCATION:Hyder-Burke Agricultural Pavilion\, 2390 Gainesboro Grade\, Cookeville\, TN\, 38501\, United States CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T150000 DTSTAMP:20250305T185902Z CREATED:20250303T192110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T185902Z UID:10002041-1741338000-1741359600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Orchard Maintenance at Sky Meadows State Park DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sky Meadows State Park for annual chestnut orchard maintenance on Friday\, March 7 from 9 am to 3pm. We look forward to seeing you there! \nCome prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes (no crocs\, sorry!)\, bring gloves\, a hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, and a snack. \nPlease register here. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-maintenance-sky-meadows/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="VA Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T150000 DTSTAMP:20250305T185805Z CREATED:20250303T191823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T185805Z UID:10002040-1741424400-1741446000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Orchard Maintenance at Banshee Reeks DESCRIPTION:Join us at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for our annual chestnut orchard maintenance on Saturday\, March 8 from 9 am to 3 pm. We can’t wait to see you there! \nCome prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes (no crocs\, sorry!)\, bring gloves\, a hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, and a snack. \nPlease register here. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-orchard-maintenance-at-banshee-reeks/ LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="VA Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T233000 DTSTAMP:20250213T172534Z CREATED:20250213T172534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T172534Z UID:10002036-1742031000-1742081400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Nut Grafting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics behind grafting and practice yourself at the Bedford County Virginia Cooperative Extension Building\, with\, Jared Quesenberry\, on Saturday\, March\, 15th. \nApart from grafting\, there will be time to meet with fellow chestnut enthusiasts and citizen scientists! \nJared Quesenberry will be demonstrating techniques to graft American chestnut scion onto germinated nut rootstock. In particular\, he will show hypocotyl and epicotyl nut graft techniques. We hope that others will also exchange ideas and their methods. Jared plans to bring supplies to allow each participant the opportunity to do their own grafting. If you have a grafting knife or scion wood you have collected\, feel free to bring it. \nParticipation will be capped at 20 participants so please RSVP here. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-nut-grafting-workshop/ LOCATION:Bedford Cooperative Extension Office (Peaks Room)\, 1257 County Farm Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/VA-grafted-american-chestnuts.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Quesenberry":MAILTO:jared.quesenberry@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T090000 DTSTAMP:20250115T200843Z CREATED:20250115T192635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T200843Z UID:10002029-1742288400-1742288400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Annual Wild-Type Seed Sale DESCRIPTION:The extremely popular Annual Wild-Type American Chestnut Seed Sale starts at 9 AM on March 18! \nThis sale is only open to members of The American Chestnut Foundation. You must be a current member as of March 1st to be eligible. \nFor more information\, visit the Seeds page! URL:https://tacf.org/event/annual-wild-type-seed-sale/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/American-chestnut-seeds-400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTSTAMP:20250115T190204Z CREATED:20250115T185835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T190204Z UID:10002028-1742428800-1742687999@tacf.org SUMMARY:TACF Annual Spring Board Meeting 2025 DESCRIPTION:The American Chestnut Foundation’s Annual Spring Meeting 2025 will be held at the Southwest Virginia Education Center in Abingdon\, VA from Thursday\, March 20th through Saturday\, March 22nd. (Attendance iby invitation only.) \nStay tuned for more info. URL:https://tacf.org/event/tacf-annual-spring-meeting-2025/ LOCATION:Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center\, Abingdon\, VA\, 1 Partnership Circle\, Abingdon\, VA\, 24210 CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T200000 DTSTAMP:20250326T164010Z CREATED:20250326T163457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T164010Z UID:10002047-1743015600-1743019200@tacf.org SUMMARY:WV- Elkins Tree Board monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:This 45-minute talk will cover history of American chestnut and efforts toward restoration. URL:https://tacf.org/event/elkins-tree-board-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Kump Education Center\, 401 Randolph Ave\, Elkins\, WV\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,West Virginia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000 DTSTAMP:20250226T183904Z CREATED:20250226T183527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T183904Z UID:10002038-1743161400-1743166800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: How American Chestnut Hybrids Interact with Their Environment DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, March 28\, 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 Dr. Camila Filgueiras\, Assistant Professor of Biology at UNC Asheville\, and Dr. Jonathan Horton\, Professor and Chair of Biology at UNC Asheville\, will discuss their research into the ecological interactions between American chestnut hybrids and their environment\, with a focus on insect communities and soil biodiversity. \nThe American chestnut (Castanea dentata) once dominated eastern North American forests but was nearly eradicated by chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica). Hybridization efforts offer hope for restoring this iconic species\, yet their ecological impacts remain largely unexplored. This seminar\, led by an entomologist and a forest ecologist\, will present groundbreaking research on how American chestnut hybrids interact with their environment\, focusing on insect diversity\, herbivory\, soil biodiversity\, and plant physiology. Our findings reveal that different hybrid types support distinct insect communities\, influencing forest food webs and pollination dynamics. Soil biodiversity assessments indicate that hybrid stands may enhance belowground ecosystem function\, while physiological analyses highlight their adaptive potential—especially under environmental stress. The research also provides valuable insights into how hybrid chestnuts compare to their purebred ancestors\, with some hybrids showing promising resilience traits while others more closely resemble the pre-blight American chestnut. Beyond its scientific contributions\, this project has provided hands-on learning experiences for students\, fostering the next generation of researchers and conservationists. Funded in part by The American Chestnut Foundation\, the research has led to conference presentations\, peer-reviewed publications\, and a deeper appreciation for the cultural and ecological significance of chestnut restoration. Join us as we bridge research\, education\, and real-world application to bring the American chestnut back to our forests. Whether you’re a scientist\, grower\, or simply passionate about conservation\, this discussion will explore how hybridization can shape the future of forest 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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters\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. Camila Filgueiras\, Assistant Professor of Biology at UNC Asheville \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jonathan Horton\, Professor and Chair of Biology at UNC Asheville URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-how-american-chestnut-hybrids-interact-with-their-environment/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Red-spotted-purple-butterfly-on-an-American-chestnut-hybrid-1200.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR