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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN: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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Kentucky/Monticello BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York: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/ LOCATION:SC 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000 DTSTAMP:20251031T132345Z CREATED:20250602T124529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T132345Z UID:10002067-1762077600-1762095600@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF Autumn 2025 Quarterly Meeting (hybrid) DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, especially including our CT Chapter friends!\nMeeting will be hybrid\, at the facility hosting Deni’s new “digs”. \n9:30 AM –  In person arrival time  /  9:45 AM – Log in to Zoom\nLunch & Tour 12-1pm \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2818213656?omn=85043766636\nMeeting ID: 281 821 3656 Passcode: 1904                                      \nPlease send agenda items to Kathy. \n  \n\n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-autumn-2025-quarterly-meeting/ LOCATION:CAES Griswold Research Center\, 190 Sheldon Road\, Griswold\, CT\, 06351\, United States CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MA-RI-Chapter-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Desjardin":MAILTO:marichapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T193000 DTSTAMP:20251103T200559Z CREATED:20251103T200336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T200559Z UID:10002141-1762279200-1762284600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Alabama Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:You probably haven’t heard from us in any meaningful way in quite a while. Well\, we’ve got some exciting news to share — the Alabama Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation is officially resprouting! 🌱\n \nAs members in good standing with voting privilege\, your participation in the Annual Meeting is EXTREMELY important to us. While in-person attendance is strongly encouraged\, we are excited to announce that the meeting will also be hosted on Zoom for those who may be unable to attend in person\, so no one has to feel left out.\n \nJoin us remotely: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73167917507?pwd=H9627OkMKtSmlCpDTxP0ExXdu4lunR.1\n \nThis will be more than just a meeting — it’s a fresh start. We’ll reconnect as a community\, elect a new slate of Board members and Chapter officers\, talk about what’s next for chestnut restoration in Alabama\, and share ways for everyone to get involved. Whether you’ve been part of TACF for years or you’re a new member with a curiosity about these incredible trees\, this is your chance to help shape the future of the chapter.\n \nExpect updates\, inspiration\, and a good dose of enthusiasm — plus a few surprises in store as we launch this new chapter (pun intended 😉). URL:https://tacf.org/event/alabama-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:South Huntsville Public Library\, 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35802\, United States CATEGORIES:Alabama,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AL-volunteers.jpg GEO:34.6611015;-86.537148 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=South Huntsville Public Library 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd Huntsville AL 35802 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7901-L Bailey Cove Rd:geo:-86.537148,34.6611015 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140000 DTSTAMP:20251016T212144Z CREATED:20251016T212008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T212144Z UID:10002135-1762502400-1762524000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting in Independence VA DESCRIPTION:Join us to plant 150 chestnut seedlings near Independence\, VA!\n\nIf 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\nPlanting will be on Friday\, Nov 7th (weather permitting) and will begin around 8am. Please bring a shovel\, gloves\, water\, and lunch.\n\nSign up for this event here (location details will be provided after registration): https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482&shifts_filter=[8075776] URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-in-independence-va/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/american-chestnut-seedlings-va.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T143000 DTSTAMP:20251103T194818Z CREATED:20251103T194429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T194818Z UID:10002140-1762590600-1762612200@tacf.org SUMMARY:PA/NJ Chapter Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION:A fantastic day of learning and connection!\nWe’ll hear informative talks from 3 experts plus our science report from our resident expert\, Lake Graboski. Breakfast and lunch included in ticket price. There will be time to mingle- catch up with old friends and make some new ones\, plus time for questions with our speakers. Go to PANJTACF.org for more info and to purchase tickets. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information\, visit the event page. \n \n Info & Tickets URL:https://tacf.org/event/pa-nj-chapter-fall-meeting/ LOCATION:Centennial Barn at Fort Hunter Mansion\, 5395 North Front St\, Harrisburg\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Pennsylvania / New Jersey,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/centennial-barn-pa.webp ORGANIZER;CN="TACF PA/NJ Chapter":MAILTO:aso5287@psu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T173000 DTSTAMP:20251103T170601Z CREATED:20251027T191616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T170601Z UID:10002139-1763222400-1763227800@tacf.org SUMMARY:TACF Fall Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend The American Chestnut Foundation’s annual Fall Board Meeting on November 15th\, 2025\, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM via Zoom! \nZoom Information\nTopic: TACF Fall Board MeetingTime: Nov 15\, 2025 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81909426459 \n Meeting ID: 819 0942 6459 \n — \n One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,81909426459# US (Chicago)+16469313860\,\,81909426459# US \n Join instructionshttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/81909426459/invitations?signature=5Sf28-gYYaUezL_sHEzB9lm1mT3y1UtX… URL:https://tacf.org/event/2025-tacf-fall-board-meeting/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fall-board-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T180000 DTSTAMP:20251020T173138Z CREATED:20251020T172423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T173138Z UID:10002136-1763290800-1763316000@tacf.org SUMMARY:NY - Hudson Valley Nut Fest DESCRIPTION:Join us in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley to learn from local vendors\, growers\, and educators about the deliciousness\, resilience\, and diversity of Northeastern nuts. \nTwo TACF science coordinators will be there! Will you? \nThis family-friendly festival includes games and fun for all ages\, with live music and workshops on seed engraving\, acorn processing\, black walnut screen printing\, and more. \nExperience fresh roasted chestnuts\, live nut cracking\, and a wide variety of tasty nut products\, plus a chestnut flour cooking demo w/ Chef Renee Baumann. \n$15 suggested donation upon arrival. All donations will go to the Stockbridge-Munsee Community\, No Loose Braids\, and the Akwesasne Freedom School. URL:https://tacf.org/event/hudson-valley-nut-fest/ LOCATION:Rose Hill Farm\, 19 Rose Hill\, Red Hook\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:New York,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hudson-valley-nut-fest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson Valley Nut Fest":MAILTO:mailto:nuts@hudsonvalleynutfest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000 DTSTAMP:20251022T144252Z CREATED:20251022T144245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T144252Z UID:10002138-1763724600-1763730000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Balancing High-Flying Ideas and Grounded Methods for Faster Genetic Gain DESCRIPTION:Balancing High-Flying Ideas and Grounded Methods for Faster Genetic Gain\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Friday\, November 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 Our special guest\, Dr. Jessica Rutkoski\, is a quantitative geneticist and Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This presentation will cover practical predictive breeding approaches and testing design strategies aimed at accelerating population improvement for multiple traits. In addition\, ways in which high-throughput phenotyping (HTP) could be applied to enhance breeding efficiency will be discussed. Throughout the talk\, I will draw on my experience as a breeder and quantitative geneticist and provide insight on how to prioritize breeding methods for adoption. \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. Jessica Rutkoski\nAssistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\nDr. Jessica Rutkoski is a small grains breeder and a quantitative geneticist. Jessica currently leads the winter wheat breeding program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Her mission is to develop varieties that will help improve the profitability of wheat production in the eastern part of the Midwest and Midsouth. In line with this goal\, Jessica’s scholarly research program develops and implements new ways to improve the efficiency of small grains breeding. Before joining the University of Illinois\, Jessica worked at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)\, located in the Philippines and at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)\, located in Mexico. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-faster-genetic-gain/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Jessica-Rutkoski-portrait-1200px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000 DTSTAMP:20251119T195223Z CREATED:20251119T193239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T195223Z UID:10002144-1765026000-1765036800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the VA chapter for a science presentation\, orchard tour and seed give away! This meeting is open to the public and will take place on December 6th at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve from 1pm-4pm.\n \n \n \n \n \n Stop by and get some free wild-type American chestnut seeds! URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chapter-meeting/ 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/2025/11/VA-Chapter-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Ingram":MAILTO:vachestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000 DTSTAMP:20251207T023526Z CREATED:20251103T205429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T023526Z UID:10002143-1765105200-1765119600@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF 2025 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to the \n26th Annual Meeting of the\nMA/RI Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation\nSunday\, December 7\, 2025\n11am-3pm (hybrid)  \nChapter elections (10am) will precede the Public Annual Meeting \nAGENDA \n11:00 Welcome & introductions:Yvonne & Deni\n\n11:10 MA/RI & CT Chapter Pollination 2025 Highlights – Roundtable\n\n11:25 URI Fellowship Lightning Talk –  Haylee Balme\nRestoring the American Chestnut Tree in Rhode Island: Developing Blight-Resistant Hybrids for Forest Resilience\n\n11:30 Deni Ranguelova\nRGS plantings: requirements  \nIntro to Volunteer Local software \n12:00  Chestnut Potluck Luncheon \n1:00 Tour of CAES facilities & trees \n1:15 Nut grafting: David Marinelli    \n1:30 Keynote:  Lake Graboski \nThe Nuts and Bolts of Chestnut Breeding  \nGrowing and evaluating chestnuts for the breeding program\, including seedling production\, grafting\, and small stem assays\, and explore how these advance the mission of restoring the American chestnut. \n2:15 Deni Ranguelova \nCurrent orchards:  updating status of each; determining knowledge gaps are (some are missing a lot of info); what we can do moving forward \nAnnouncements:\n– dentatabase trainings this winter\n– genotyping trees in the spring\n– intern posting coming up\n– scheduling site visits \n3:00pm Meeting concludes \nZoom Link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/2818213656?omn=85043766636\nPasscode 1904 URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-2025-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:CAES Griswold Research Center\, 190 Sheldon Road\, Griswold\, CT\, 06351\, United States CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MA-RI-Chapter-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Federowicz":MAILTO:yvonne.federowicz@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T130000 DTSTAMP:20251121T203238Z CREATED:20251121T202830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T203238Z UID:10002145-1765539000-1765544400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Nuts About Nuts - Honoring the people who make it all possible DESCRIPTION:Jeff White\, one of four winners of TACF ‘s 2025 Volunteer Service Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Friday\, December 12\, 2025\, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern)\, for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TACF proudly recognizes the outstanding individuals who power our mission to restore the American chestnut. Each year\, we present our Volunteer Service Awards and Partner Service Awards to honor the people whose dedication makes the movement possible. This special webinar is a chance to hear directly from the awardees themselves: passionate volunteers\, collaborators\, and community partners who carry this unprecedented\, intergenerational effort into the future. Their stories will inspire\, their insights will motivate\, and their commitment reminds us what’s possible when we work together. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating these remarkable contributors. \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 URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-nuts-about-nuts/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jeff-White-TACF-volunteer-with-seedlings.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T180000 DTSTAMP:20260106T221055Z CREATED:20260106T205713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T221055Z UID:10002148-1768323600-1768327200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Dentatabase Training DESCRIPTION:This training provides an overview of TACF’s Dentatabase\, where we track orchards and trees across the range.\n \nThis training is designed for chapter leaders\, volunteers\, and partner organizations who want to learn how to interact with Dentatabase for tree and orchard management or recordkeeping. No advanced database experience is required.\n \nEach training session will consist of a live demonstration of Dentatabase’s basic functions\, with the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session. These are stand-alone events offered once per month during the winter season. Help-desk hours will be held the following day\, providing one-on-one support for specific questions or needs.\n \nThis event will be held virtually over Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6164638374?omn=89096192156\n \nTo RSVP to this event\, please email Deni Ranguelova: deni.ranguelova@tacf.org URL:https://tacf.org/event/dentatabase-training/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dentatabase.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Deni Ranguelova":MAILTO:deni.ranguelova@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260114T160654Z CREATED:20260114T160649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T160654Z UID:10002151-1768399200-1768402800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Dentatabase Help Desk Hour DESCRIPTION:This is an open\, drop-in support session for anyone using Dentatabase. Participants are welcome to bring specific questions about their orchards\, data entry\, record updates\, or workflows discussed in recent trainings. The session is informal and designed to provide hands-on help and clarification. \nThis event will be held virtually over Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6164638374?omn=89096192156\n \nTo RSVP to this event\, please email Deni Ranguelova: deni.ranguelova@tacf.org URL:https://tacf.org/event/dentatabase-help-desk-hour/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dentatabase.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Deni Ranguelova":MAILTO:deni.ranguelova@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260114T155902Z CREATED:20260103T150718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T155902Z UID:10002147-1769245200-1769256000@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF Winter 2026 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Winter Quarterly Board Meeting (Zoom only)Saturday :  January 24th\, 2026  :   9AM-12PM\nHappy New Year! All are welcome to our virtual meeting – stay warm at home for this one.Please send agenda items to Yvonne and Kathy. \n  \n \n Zoom Link URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-winter-2026-quarterly-meeting/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:Massachusetts / Rhode Island,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MA-RI-Chapter-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Desjardin":MAILTO:marichapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260112T125459Z CREATED:20260112T125212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T125459Z UID:10002149-1769252400-1769270400@tacf.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual PA Chestnut Festival DESCRIPTION:Rediscover the American Chestnut Tree &\nCastanea’s Heritage\n\nFeaturing over 30 Vendors & Exhibitors\n3 Major Food Booths (chestnut-flavored options)\nCraft Beer\nLive Music\nRoasted Chestnuts\nIce-Skating Rink\nS’mores\nLION Mobile Clinic (free health screenings)\n\n \n Visit Festival Page URL:https://tacf.org/event/2nd-annual-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:20260206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T170000 DTSTAMP:20251103T201753Z CREATED:20251103T201625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T201753Z UID:10002142-1770368400-1770397200@tacf.org SUMMARY:PA - Grafting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Chestnut grafting workshop at Penn State on February 6th. This day-long event will include chestnut grafting method demonstrations\, practice\, and discussion\, with the goal of developing grafting skills and relationships to preserve the unique genetics of chestnuts. There will also be a scion exchange for everyone to bring their own trees and share. It is not a requirement to bring scion wood or to be proficient in grafting\, beginners are welcome!\n \nThe event will be held at Mendel’s Way Greenhouse: 131 Mendel’s Way\, Bellefonte\, PA 16823\, and will be a daylong event starting at 9am. Please RSVP with Noah Vincent at nev5073@psu.edu. Attendance will be limited to 25 people.\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 Agenda\n\n9:00 – 10:00 Scion Exchange/Social Hour\n10:00 – 10:30 Overview of chestnut grafting and use in TACF breeding program. This will include brief introduction to what grafting is and how it is planned to be used to help breed blight resistant American chestnuts. We’ll look at the structure of chestnut seeds and sprouts and define some basic grafting methods so that we have an idea of what is planned for today’s activities.\n10:30 – 12:00 Demonstrations of seedling\, hypocotyl\, and epicotyl grafting methods.\n12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch Break. Pizza and sandwiches will be provided. People with dietary restrictions or those who wish are encouraged to bring their own lunch.\n1:00 – 5:00 Grafting practice and discussion. Individuals will be given some time to practice grafting as supplies allow. More experienced group members will circulate and coach others. This will also be some time for questions about grafting and general discussion. URL:https://tacf.org/event/pa-grafting-workshop/ 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/2025/11/noah-greenhouse-ssa-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Noah Vincent%2C Orchard Manager":MAILTO:nev5073@psu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T103000 DTSTAMP:20260201T094820Z CREATED:20260201T094820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T094820Z UID:10002159-1771489800-1771497000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Claytor Nature Center "Coffee on the Porch" with VA-TACF DESCRIPTION:Members of VA-TACF will be on site at the Claytor Nature Center Education Building (River View Deck) to answer questions about the mission and efforts of TACF as well as chestnut plantings at Claytor and elsewhere in VA. Open house style program (come and go as you please). Free coffee\, tea\, and breakfast items. No registration required. URL:https://tacf.org/event/claytor-nature-center-coffee-on-the-porch-with-va-tacf/ LOCATION:Claytor Nature Center\, 1844 Woods Road\, Bedford\, Virginia\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/claytor-nature-center.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260203T074951Z CREATED:20260114T143252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T074951Z UID:10002150-1771493400-1771513200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting in the VA-TACF greenhouse DESCRIPTION:Come join us to plant chestnut seeds in our greenhouse at the Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. We will be mixing soil\, filling pots\, and planting around 700 seeds. \nDress in layers and for the weather\, bring a lunch\, water\, and gloves. \nRSVP here if you plan to attend. URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-in-the-va-tacf-greenhouse/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/greenhouse-VA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260123T184800Z CREATED:20260122T153406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T184800Z UID:10002155-1771495200-1771779600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF at the Hartford Flower & Garden Show DESCRIPTION:Stop by our table in the CT Federated Garden exhibit to see the work of the Foundation. \nIf you would like to volunteer for this event\, please click here \n  \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/tacf-at-the-hartford-flower-garden-show/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Flower-GardenShow-PhotobyKate-scaled-e1769096647501.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260211T181842Z CREATED:20251218T174634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T181842Z UID:10002146-1771587000-1771592400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Chestnuts Across Maine DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, February 20\, 2026\, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern)\, for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chestnuts Across Maine (CAM) is an exciting new initiative of the Maine Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation (ME-TACF)\, partnering with land trusts\, state parks\, schools\, and town squares to establish small plantings of American chestnuts on publicly accessible lands. Their vision is that by 2035\, anyone who wishes to see a live American chestnut tree can find one less than an hour’s drive from home\, and see chestnut trees thriving within a 10-minute walk of every Maine school. Join Maine Chapter Vice President\, Eva Butler\, to learn more about this inspiring effort and how it’s taking root across the state. \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 Eva Butler\nVice President of ME-TACF Chapter \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\nEva grew up in rural New England. She currently resides in Maine. After earning degrees in ecology\, economics\, and entomology in the Midwest\, she became a self-employed consulting ecologist and educator. She devoted her 40-year career to protecting water and habitat through community-based conservation and public education.  Over the last 20 years of her career\, Eva founded and nurtured Sacramento Splash\, a non-profit dedicated to helping children understand and value the natural world. In retirement\, Eva coordinates Volunteers and Outreach for the Maine Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation.  She is motivated by the power of a tree to connect us to one another\, to nature\, and to both the past and the future. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-chestnuts-across-maine/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/chestnut-across-maine-volunteers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Monticello:20260228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Monticello:20260228T150000 DTSTAMP:20260127T074657Z CREATED:20260127T074432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T074657Z UID:10002158-1772269200-1772290800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Tennessee Chapter Annual Meeting and Seedling Distribution DESCRIPTION:The Tennessee Chapter is excited to host another annual meeting at Tennessee Tech University! Please join us to hear presentations by TACF staff\, TN-TACF board members\, and chestnut researchers on recent scientific results. \nChestnut seedlings will be distributed during the lunch break. The seedlings are American hybrids derived from more than 25 years of TN-TACF’s backcross breeding program. We will ask for a donation for each set of trees; funds that directly support the work of the Tennessee Chapter. Information on how to grow and maintain chestnut trees 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 TN-TACF experimental chestnut orchard on the campus of Tennessee Tech. Come see chestnut breeding in action! \nTo attend\, RSVP here. \nMore Information \n \nTennessee Chapter Volunteers came together to plant advance hybrid seeds at the Mountain Homes Seed Orchard \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/tennessee-chapter-annual-meeting-and-seedling-distribution/ LOCATION:Hyder-Burke Agricultural Pavilion\, 2390 Gainesboro Grade\, Cookeville\, TN\, 38501\, United States CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Volunteers-plant-seeds-at-Mountain-Homes-16-May-2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tennessee Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation":MAILTO:TNChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260219T205234Z CREATED:20260219T205234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T205234Z UID:10002161-1773162000-1773165600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Dentatabase Training DESCRIPTION:This training provides an overview of TACF’s Dentatabase\, where we track orchards and trees across the range.\n\nThis training is designed for chapter leaders\, volunteers\, and partner organizations who want to learn how to interact with Dentatabase for tree and orchard management or recordkeeping. No advanced database experience is required.\n\nEach training session will consist of a live demonstration of Dentatabase’s basic functions\, with the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session. These are stand-alone events offered once per month during the winter season. Help-desk hours will be held the following day\, providing one-on-one support for specific questions or needs.\n\nThis event will be held virtually over Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6164638374?omn=89096192156\n\nTo RSVP to this event\, please email Deni Ranguelova: deni.ranguelova@tacf.org URL:https://tacf.org/event/dentatabase-training-2/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dentatabase.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Deni Ranguelova":MAILTO:deni.ranguelova@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260219T205901Z CREATED:20260219T205855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T205901Z UID:10002163-1773237600-1773241200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Dentatabase Help Desk Hour DESCRIPTION:This is an open\, drop-in support session for anyone using Dentatabase. Participants are welcome to bring specific questions about their orchards\, data entry\, record updates\, or workflows discussed in recent trainings. The session is informal and designed to provide hands-on help and clarification. \nThis event will be held virtually over Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6164638374?omn=89096192156\n \nTo RSVP to this event\, please email Deni Ranguelova: deni.ranguelova@tacf.org URL:https://tacf.org/event/dentatabase-help-desk-hour-2/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dentatabase.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Deni Ranguelova":MAILTO:deni.ranguelova@tacf.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR