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: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:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T211031Z CREATED:20260525T211031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T211031Z UID:10002190-1780740000-1780747200@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter Wigwam Brook Chestnut Orchard Dedication DESCRIPTION:As a member of the CT Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation and the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society\, John C. Baker spearheaded efforts to plant the Backcross Orchard at the Wigwam Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.  He helped pollinate local American chestnuts with backcrossed pollen from TACF’s Meadowview Research Farm to obtain the nuts that would fill the orchard.  He planned\, planted and cared for the trees in this orchard from its beginning in 2010 until his passing in September of 2024. John was a dedicated board member of the CT chapter for 15 years and served as the chairman of the Nominations Committee.  We will be naiming the chestnut orchard in John’s honor at a dedication Ceremony with the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society and plant a few more chestnuts to carry on the legacy that John created. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-wigwam-brook-chestnut-orchard-dedication/ LOCATION:Litchfield Hills Audubon Wigwam Brook Preserve\, 16 Lipeika Rd.\, Litchfield\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T115625Z CREATED:20260601T115625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T115625Z UID:10002191-1780822800-1780833600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT Chapter Chestnut Planting at Norcross Seed Orchard DESCRIPTION:We will be planting chestnuts at the Norcross Seed orchard in Stafford Springs.  Bring work gloves and plenty of water\, and protection from sun and ticks. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-chestnut-planting-at-norcross-seed-orchard/ LOCATION:Norcross Seed Orchard\, 5 Lamb Rd\, Stafford Springs\, CT\, 06076\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T185442Z CREATED:20260608T182133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T185442Z UID:10002196-1781170200-1781197200@tacf.org SUMMARY:2026 TN Chapter Pollination Workshop DESCRIPTION:Please join us this Thursday and Friday to pollinate trees with the TN Chapter. These trees are currently selected for our recurrent genomic selection breeding program. By being a part of this work\, you will be directly contributing to TACF’s efforts of restoring the American chestnut! URL:https://tacf.org/event/2026-tn-chapter-pollination-workshop/ LOCATION:Ruth Cochran Orchard\, 1439 Shelbyville Highway North\, Petersburg\, TN\, 37144\, United States CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_1414-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Anderson":MAILTO:zach.anderson@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T185524Z CREATED:20260608T182822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T185524Z UID:10002197-1781256600-1781283600@tacf.org SUMMARY:2026 TN Chapter Pollination Workshop DESCRIPTION:Please join us this Thursday and Friday to pollinate trees with the TN Chapter. These trees are currently selected for our recurrent genomic selection breeding program. By being a part of this work\, you will be directly contributing to TACF’s efforts of restoring the American chestnut! URL:https://tacf.org/event/2026-tn-chapter-pollination-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Ruth Cochran Orchard\, 1439 Shelbyville Highway North\, Petersburg\, TN\, 37144\, United States CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_1414-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Anderson":MAILTO:zach.anderson@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T185238Z CREATED:20260520T213647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T185238Z UID:10002189-1781263800-1781269200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Chestnut Research at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, June 12\, 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 Special guest\, Dr. Susanna Keriö\, will highlight findings from past and current chestnut research at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES)\, and will provide the outline for an ongoing project focused on biocontrol of chestnut blight using hypovirulence. \nSince the early 1900s\, CAES has conducted research on chestnut blight and its management. Through the efforts of scientists\, students\, landowners\, and the active members of The Connecticut Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation\, the work to restore the American chestnut has continued in Connecticut. \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. Susanna Keriö\nAssistant Scientist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\nDr. Susanna Keriö is an Assistant Scientist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES). Susanna has her background in forest pathology and forest ecology\, and her current research at CAES focuses on tree stress diagnostics\, tree stress physiology\, and tree health management in trees growing in forests and in urban areas. Her chestnut research includes the impacts of drought\, mycorrhiza\, and pathogen infection on chestnut physiology and defense responses\, and more recently the use of hypovirulence in chestnut blight management. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-chestnut-research-at-the-connecticut-agricultural-experiment-station/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-12-2026-CAES.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000 DTSTAMP:20260601T182941Z CREATED:20260601T182824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T182941Z UID:10002193-1781337600-1781344800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VT/NH Chapter American Chestnut Demonstration Trail at McLane Center DESCRIPTION:Starting in 2016\, VT/NH Chapter volunteers of the American Chestnut Foundation started an American chestnut demonstration planting at the NH Audubon’s McLane Center in Concord\, NH. Over the years\, the patch cut where the trees were planted has regrown and many of the trees that were planted are no longer visible from the trail that goes by them. We could use some volunteers to help us create a short footpath into the heart of the planting on Saturday morning\, June 13th from 8 to 10 AM. Work will include clearing brushy vegetation\, lifting and moving some longer pieces of previously cut wood\, and planting some new potentially blight-resistant nuts. Bring work gloves\, water\, maybe a rake or pruners if available. And of course\, protection from the sun and ticks. \nFor those interested\, there will also be a presentation on the Restoration of the American Chestnut sponsored by NH Audubon at the McLane Center later that morning at 11:00 AM. The presentation will be followed by a short hike around the property to locate surviving wild American chestnut sprouts\, ending at the demonstration planting. For registration and more information\, visit the NH Audubon website at: https://nhaudubon.org/event/restoration-of-the-american-chestnut/ URL:https://tacf.org/event/vt-nh-chapter-american-chestnut-demonstration-trail-at-mclane-center/ LOCATION:NH Audubon McLane Center\, 84 Silk Farm Rd\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Vermont / New Hampshire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McLane-Center-NH-Audubon-650.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T153000 DTSTAMP:20260602T191121Z CREATED:20260602T190831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T191121Z UID:10002195-1781601300-1781623800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Control Pollinate Selected "BEST" Trees in TACF/EKU Hybrid Orchard DESCRIPTION:We will Pre-Bag selected trees 11 days prior to Prime ripeness of flowers on our BEST hybrid American Trees. On June 16th\, we will return to the orchard to apply selected pollens to those trees for “next generation” of trees to plant in selected orchards. URL:https://tacf.org/event/control-pollinate-selected-best-trees-in-tacf-eku-hybrid-orchard/ LOCATION:TACF/EKU Regional Hybrid Orchard\, Taylor Fork Ecological Area\, Hancock Taylor Lane\, Richmond\, KY\, United States CATEGORIES:Kentucky,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/3-36.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Darnell":MAILTO:kendarnell54@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T174754Z CREATED:20260622T165008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T174754Z UID:10002200-1782896400-1782925200@tacf.org SUMMARY:2026 UTC Small Stem Assay Inoculation DESCRIPTION:Please join on July 1\, 2026 to take part in the UTC Small Stem Assay. We will be inoculating chestnut seedlings with C. parasitica. The goal of this experiment is to gather data on progeny resistance to Chesntut Blight from our RGS crosses.\nPlease see the volunteer local link under “organizer website” to register!\nWe hope to see you then. URL:https://tacf.org/event/2026-utc-small-stem-assay-inoculation/ LOCATION:UTC Fortwood Street Greenhouse and Nursery\, 833 Fortwood Street\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SSA-Inoculation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260713T005711Z CREATED:20260619T113201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T005711Z UID:10002198-1784458800-1784473200@tacf.org SUMMARY:MA/RI-TACF 2026 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to the \n27th Annual Meeting of the\nMA/RI Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation\nSunday\, July 19\, 2026\n11am-3pm (hybrid)  \nSignup\nMeeting details and RSVP here! \nPotluck signup \nLocation\nNimrod League Clubhouse\n168 Coal Kiln Rd\, Princeton\, MA 01541 \nZoom Information\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876757531\nPasscode: 07192026\nChapter elections (10am) will precede the Public Annual Meeting \nAgenda\n(under development) \nKeynote Speaker: May Babcock\nChestnut potluck \nLocal updates: \n2026 pollinations \n2026 plantings \nElections results \nNational updates URL:https://tacf.org/event/ma-ri-tacf-2026-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Nimrod League Clubhouse\, 168 Coal Kiln Rd\, Princeton\, MA\, 01541\, 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:20260805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T160000 DTSTAMP:20260122T152657Z CREATED:20260122T152622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T152657Z UID:10002153-1785920400-1785945600@tacf.org SUMMARY:CAES Plant Science Day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the lovely Lockwood Farm in Hamden for the 116th CAES Plant Science Day where we will welcome you with an exhibit on the Foundation work\, surrounded by a wide variety of chestnut trees! URL:https://tacf.org/event/caes-plant-science-day-2/ LOCATION:Lockwood Farm\, 890 Evergreen Avenue\, Hamden\,\, CT\, 06518\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CAES-Booth-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260801T195525Z CREATED:20260730T170110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T195525Z UID:10002202-1787311800-1787317200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Does hybridization help? Testing for an adaptive role of hybridization and introgression in Texas sunflowers DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, August 21\, 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 Species have offspring with others of their same kind\, except when they don’t. This process\, called hybridization\, was long thought to be an evolutionary mistake and largely irrelevant\, but modern work has shown that it is both common and important. \nIn this talk\, Dr. Owens will review how we define species\, what happens when species mix together\, and how modern genomics lets us probe these questions. In the second half of the talk\, Dr. Owens will explore the case of Helianthus annuus texanus\, the Texas common sunflower\, which was thought to be a hybrid of two species. He will show the results of an experiment to recreate the species and what happens in the genome when hybrids are allowed to evolve in the wild. \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 Photo credit: Dylan Burge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gregory Owens\nAssociate Professor of Biology at the University of Victoria \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\nDr. Gregory Owens is an associate professor of Biology at the University of Victoria. His work focuses on questions in evolutionary genomics with a focus on the role of hybridization and genome structural variation. He works on a diverse array of species including sunflowers\, kelp\, and rockfish. Dr. Owens completed his PhD at the University of British Columbia and was a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California\, Berkeley. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-hybridization-and-introgression-in-texas-sunflowers/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/August-21-2026-TX-Sunflowers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T143000 DTSTAMP:20260723T154713Z CREATED:20260723T154143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T154713Z UID:10002201-1787394600-1787409000@tacf.org SUMMARY:NC/SC Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please fill out the form copied below to RSVP!\nhttps://form.jotform.com/262033643025043\n \nDate: August 22\, 2026\n \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.\n \nLocation: North Carolina Arboretum Education Center-\nLibrary 2nd Floor\n \nGuest Speakers:\nClint Morse\, “The Enthusiasts Guide to the Large Surviving Americans”\nZach Anderson\, “Recurrent Genomic Selection as a Tool For Restoration”\n \nParking Information: RSVP by August 4th for free parking; the gatehouse will have a list of names to check in on the day of the event\n \nLunch Options:\nItalian Sandwich\nChicken Salad Sandwich\nGreek salad with Chickpeas (vegetarian)\n \nDonations towards the cost of lunch is greatly appreciated. Recomended: $20\nPlease submit donations through the link below!\nhttps://support.tacf.org/LunchforNCSC\n \nPlant Sale! American chestnuts will be available for purchase URL:https://tacf.org/event/nc-sc-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:North Carolina Arboretum\, Frederick Law Olmsted Way\, Asheville\, NC CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NC-SCChapter_TACF_2Color_Stacked-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peggy MacDonald":MAILTO:NCSCChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T170000 DTSTAMP:20260826T163005Z CREATED:20260826T163005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T163005Z UID:10002206-1788512400-1788541200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Alabama TVA Orchard Workday DESCRIPTION:Join us at the TVA orchard on September 4\, 2026 for an orchard workday! Please wear appropriate clothing for working in the field. Bring snacks water\, bug spray\, and sunscreen.\n\nIf interested\, please register via the Volunteer Local Link below!\nhttps://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90468&shifts_filter=[9317779]\n\nPlease follow the link below for directions to the orchard.\nCoordinates: 34.773048\, -87.635914\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/7np9L2hEB88s8Gmp9?g_st=ac\n\nFollow the gravel road from the highway until you reach the orchard on the right. URL:https://tacf.org/event/alabama-tva-orchard-workday-2/ LOCATION:Alabama TVA Orchard\, 34.773048\, -87.635914\, Muscle Shoals\, AL CATEGORIES:Alabama,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TACF-badge-logo-color-2000-Small.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260908T135248Z CREATED:20260908T135219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T135248Z UID:10002208-1788948000-1788966000@tacf.org SUMMARY:NC/SC Chapter Seedling Sale DESCRIPTION:We will be selling wild-type American chestnut seedlings at the national office of The American Chestnut Foundation on September 9\, 2026 from 10:00AM to 3:00 PM (or until seedlings sell out). The address is 50 N Merrimon Ave Suite 115 Asheville\, NC 28804. Credit cards and cash accepted. $10 or $15 per tree. First come first serve. URL:https://tacf.org/event/nc-sc-chapter-seedling-sale/ LOCATION:TACF National Office\, 50 North Merrimon Avenue\, Suite 115\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/american-chestnut-seedlings-VA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peggy MacDonald":MAILTO:NCSCChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T133000 DTSTAMP:20260124T111424Z CREATED:20260124T110143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T111424Z UID:10002157-1789198200-1789219800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting Kentucky Chapter DESCRIPTION:The Kentucky Chapter will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting at Natural Bridge State Park’s Woodlands Conference Center\, adjacent to their Hemlock Lodge. \nSocial Hour is 7:30 am – 8:30 am with Update Presentations beginning at 8:30 and ending by 1:30. Optional hikes and social events will be offered after the meeting. Drinks\, snacks\, and lunch will be provided courtesy of the Kentucky Chapter. Rooms and Cottages are currently available\, but will sell out quickly. \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 For more information or to RSVP\, please email Ken Darnell\, KY Chapter President: kendarnell54@gmail.com or TEXT: 859 585 9520 URL:https://tacf.org/event/annual-meeting-kentucky-chapter-2/ LOCATION:Woodland Center\, 2135 Natural Bridge State Park Rd\, Slade\, KY\, United States CATEGORIES:Kentucky,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Woodland-Conference-Center-KY.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Darnell":MAILTO:kendarnell54@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260122T152419Z CREATED:20260122T152419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T152419Z UID:10002152-1790265600-1790528400@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/ct-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:20260926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T194347Z CREATED:20260921T194347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T194347Z UID:10002209-1790413200-1790427600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Harvest - Sky Meadows State Park\, VA DESCRIPTION:Help us collect chestnuts from our orchard at Sky Meadows State Park. URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-harvest-sky-meadows-state-park-va/ 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/2026/09/IMG_6856.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Ingram":MAILTO:vachestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T180000 DTSTAMP:20260901T135609Z CREATED:20260901T135609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T135609Z UID:10002207-1791028800-1791050400@tacf.org SUMMARY:CT-TACF Annual Chestnut Shucking Potluck DESCRIPTION:Come join us at our annual chestnut shucking potluck. Chestnut themed meals or desserts are encouraged but not required. Stop by any time from 12:00 to 6:00 PM.\nLeather gloves or multiple pairs of gardening gloves are helpful\, but we can also provide gloves as well. If you have some\, please bring shucking tools such as screwdrivers or pruners. URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-annual-chestnut-shucking-potluck/ LOCATION:CT Forest & Park Association’s headquarters\, 16 Meriden Road\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/American_chestnut_harvest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T130000 DTSTAMP:20260928T190517Z CREATED:20260925T220458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T190517Z UID:10002210-1791545400-1791550800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Chat: Chestnut Cultivation in Türkiye: Current Status and Future Perspectives DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, October 9\, 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 Featuring special guest Dr. Burak Akyüz. \nChestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) has a long history of cultivation in Türkiye\, where they hold significant economic\, ecological\, and cultural importance. Beyond their contribution to rural livelihoods\, chestnuts are deeply rooted in Turkish culinary traditions\, local festivals\, and regional identities. This presentation will provide an overview of chestnut cultivation in Türkiye\, highlighting its historical and cultural significance\, current production status\, major growing regions\, and economic importance. Particular attention will be given to traditional and newly developed cultivars\, genetic resources\, and ongoing breeding and hybridization programs aimed at improving productivity\, nut quality\, and resistance to major diseases and pests. The presentation will also address the key challenges facing Turkish chestnut production\, including chestnut blight\, chestnut gall wasp\, climate change\, and limitations in modern orchard management. Finally\, recent advances in cultivar development\, propagation techniques\, and sustainable cultivation practices will be discussed\, together with future perspectives for strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the Turkish chestnut sector. \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. Burak Akyüz\nAssociate Professor in the Department of Horticulture at OndokuzMayıs University in Samsun\, Türkiye \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio\nBurak Akyüz\, PhD\, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture at OndokuzMayıs University in Samsun\, Türkiye. His research centers on chestnuts\, with additional work on hazelnuts and walnuts. He focuses on in vitro propagation\, rootstock breeding\, and graft compatibility. His doctoral research evaluated the rootstock potential and graft compatibility of interspecific hybrid chestnut genotypes. He participated in chestnut interspecific breeding programs that have led to registered cultivars. He led a TÜBİTAK-funded project developing conventional and bioreactor-based micropropagation protocols for clonal chestnut rootstocks. He also applies AI and machine-learning approaches to model plant stress responses and optimize tissue culture conditions. From June 2016 to January 2017\, he worked with Prof. Dr. Dennis Fulbright at Michigan State University. He has 64 publications\, including articles in Plant Cell\, Tissue and Organ Culture\, Planta\, European Journal of Plant Pathology\, and Horticulturae\, where he served as a guest editor. He has also contributed chapters to The Chestnut Handbook and Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Tree Nuts and was an invited speaker at the VII International Chestnut Symposium in Spain in 2023. https://avesis.omu.edu.tr/burak.akyuz URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-chestnut-cultivation-in-turkiye/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Chestnut Chat,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/October-9-2026-Chestnut-Cultivation-in-Turkiye-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260929T014756Z CREATED:20260929T012403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T014756Z UID:10002212-1791626400-1791640800@tacf.org SUMMARY:American Chestnut Festival at Cumberland Mountain State Park DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the American Chestnut Festival at Cumberland Mountain State Park. This special day is dedicated to honoring and preserving one of America’s most iconic native trees – the American chestnut – and celebrating the natural world around us. \nExplore booths and connect with: \n\nTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)\nTennessee Division of Forestry\nCumberland County Rewilding Project\nThe American Chestnut Foundation\nFriends of CMSP\n\n11:00 AM — Dr. Hill Craddock \nDr. Craddock\, the UC Foundation Davenport Professor in Biology at UTC\, will share an update on UTC’s current research into the restoration of the American chestnut tree. \n12:00 PM — Zach Anderson \nZach Anderson\, Southern Regional Science Coordinator for The American Chestnut Foundation\, will discuss the importance of these magnificent trees and their role in our forests. \nLive planting demonstration \nSee an American chestnut planting demonstration and learn more about efforts to bring this iconic tree back to our forests. \nNative plants & local vendors \nScott Thomas of Thomas Nursery will be on-site selling native plants along with a handful of local vendors. \nFamily-friendly activities \nBring the whole family! Interpretive programs will be happening throughout the event including chestnut roasting and nature hikes. \nCome out for this one-day event and discover how each of us can do our part to conserve\, restore\, and protect the natural world. URL:https://tacf.org/event/american-chestnut-festival-at-cumberland-mountain-state-park/ LOCATION:Cumberland Mountain State Park\, 24 Office Drive\, Crossville\, TN\, United States CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1613.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kacey King":MAILTO:Kacey.King@tn.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T015030Z CREATED:20260929T011140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T015030Z UID:10002211-1792314000-1792335600@tacf.org SUMMARY:2026 UT Chattanooga Shucking Party DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday in Chattanooga\, TN for a chestnut shucking party\, a 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. \nPlease bring a pair of puncture-proof gloves (if you have a pair)\, and dress for the weather! \nMore details\, including location\, will be shared once you have registered and signed a waiver. URL:https://tacf.org/event/2026-ut-chattanooga-shucking-party/ LOCATION:UTC Fortwood Street Greenhouse and Nursery\, 833 Fortwood Street\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States CATEGORIES:Tennessee,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5040.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Anderson":MAILTO:zach.anderson@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T180000 DTSTAMP:20260806T211406Z CREATED:20260806T210959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T211406Z UID:10002205-1792328400-1792346400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Maryland - American Chestnut Festival DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY OCT. 18\, 2026 • 1 – 6 PM\n\nMILKHOUSE BREWERY 8253 DOLLYHYDE RD MT. AIRY\, MD 21771\n\nJoin us for the 2nd Maryland American Chestnut Festival!\n\nDiscover the remarkable work being done by the Maryland Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation to restore the iconic American chestnut tree!\n\nLearn: Meet members\, explore displays & get answers to your chestnut questions. We will have a tree planting demonstration to show how to plant a chestnut seedling or chestnut seed.\n\nTaste: Enjoy roasted chestnuts and a seasonal roasted chestnut beer from Milkhouse!\n\nShop: Buy fresh chestnuts\, seedlings\, and chapter gear – stickers\, shirts\, & caps. This year we plan to have a commemorative glass to purchase to go along with your chestnut lager. Food trucks will be on site.\n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/maryland-american-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/2026/08/roastedchestnuts_sm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff White":MAILTO:chestnutcreekfarm@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T133000 DTSTAMP:20260731T165749Z CREATED:20260731T163558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T165749Z UID:10002204-1793952000-1794058200@tacf.org SUMMARY:2026 American Chestnut Symposium and Fall Meeting: Restoration Now! DESCRIPTION:Join us to exchange ideas\, strengthen partnerships\, and keep the momentum moving forward at this year’s Symposium! It is shaping up to be a memorable event with something for every chestnut enthusiast. Click here for more info! URL:https://tacf.org/event/2026-american-chestnut-symposium-and-fall-meeting-restoration-now/ LOCATION:Crowne Plaza College Park\, 6400 Ivy Lane\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770 CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/symposium.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR