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American chestnut seeds available from GA-TACF

NOTE: We have allocated all of the seeds from the 2023 seed crop!  We hope to run this promotion again next year (January 2025).

Special offer for new or renewing GA-TACF members

If you join TACF, renew a lapsed membership, or renew early plus add a donation of at least $25 to the Georgia Chapter (GA-TACF), we will send you a packet of 10 pure American chestnut seeds* along with planting and care instructions. To take advantage of this offer, please:

1) Email us at gro.fcat@retpahCAG to confirm that seeds are still available. We will get back to you right away and reserve a seed packet for you.

2) Join or renew with TACF with at least the $40 regular annual membership fee and add a $25 extra donation to The GA Chapter of TACF. The link to join and donate is: https://support.tacf.org/membership After adding your regular membership, click Continue Shopping to add the donation to GA-TACF.

3) When joining or renewing, please fill in the “Special Note” section of the payment page saying that you would like to receive a packet of seeds from GA-TACF.

This offer is limited to seed availability (first come, first served) and will expire March 1, 2024 or once this year’s seed supply runs out.

If you are unable to take advantage of this offer, TACF has several long-standing programs that enable members to obtain chestnut seeds or seedlings. See https://tacf.org/american-chestnut-seeds-and-seedlings/

*Pure American chestnut seeds will mostly be from source trees from the state of Georgia. They do not carry significant blight or Phytophthora root rot resistance. That said, when planted in the right location and properly cared for, they are capable of growing into adult trees with the potential to flower and bear nuts. If they reach that condition, the trees may be very useful to GA-TACF for future breeding purposes.

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GA-TACF friends, members, and supporters:

We are getting close to finishing up our chestnut harvest season! We have just two volunteer shifts left (see below). You may access opportunities via our VolunteerLocal volunteer registration system. Tasks include harvesting burs, shucking burs, and counting and processing nuts for storage -- both outdoor and indoor shifts will be available.

If you have not previously registered to volunteer with TACF, please do so via this link:

theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=99170&mc_cid=b5921f1d34&mc_eid=4ac...

After you have registered, you will be able to sign up for specific dates and shifts. Our last two harvest shifts will be this Monday, September 28 from 10 am - 3 pm and Wednesday September 30 from 2 - 6 pm at Berry College. Wednesday has been set up as a "shucking" day, but we may have one more tree to harvest as well. Registrants may select the upcoming shifts by clicking here:

theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=113887

As an all-volunteer organization in GA, our chapter cannot function without your help. Even if you won't be able to help during this harvest season, registering via VolunteerLocal now will enable you sign up for future volunteer opportunities.

Finally, please save the date for our Third Annual Chestnutoberfest at River Remedy Brewing in Rome on Oct 17 (1 - 7 pm) and a follow-up chestnut event there on November 21 (1 - 7 pm). These will be family-friendly events held to both thank volunteers and to educate the public about what we are doing. Our latest version of chestnut beer will be available along with cool chestnut merchandise, food including fire-roasted chestnuts, new GA-TACF merchandise, live music, etc. Come learn about what we do and have some fun!

Martin Cipollini, GA-TACF President

The American Chestnut Foundation River Remedy Brewing Co.
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GA-TACF friends, members, and supporters: We are getting close to finishing up our chestnut harvest season!  We have just two volunteer shifts left (see below).  You may access opportunities via our VolunteerLocal volunteer registration system. Tasks include harvesting burs, shucking burs, and counting and processing nuts for storage -- both outdoor and indoor shifts will be available.If you have not previously registered to volunteer with TACF, please do so via this link:https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=99170&mc_cid=b5921f1d34&mc_eid=4ac867ee34After you have registered, you will be able to sign up for specific dates and shifts.  Our last two harvest shifts will be this Monday, September 28 from 10 am - 3 pm and Wednesday September 30 from 2 - 6 pm at Berry College. Wednesday has been set up as a shucking day, but we may have one more tree to harvest as well.  Registrants may select the upcoming shifts by clicking here:https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=113887As an all-volunteer organization in GA, our chapter cannot function without your help.  Even if you wont be able to help during this harvest season, registering via VolunteerLocal now will enable you sign up for future volunteer opportunities.Finally, please save the date for our Third Annual Chestnutoberfest at River Remedy Brewing in Rome on Oct 17 (1 - 7 pm) and a follow-up chestnut event there on November 21 (1 - 7 pm).  These will be family-friendly events held to both thank volunteers and to educate the public about what we are doing. Our latest version of chestnut beer will be available along with cool chestnut merchandise, food including fire-roasted chestnuts, new GA-TACF merchandise, live music, etc. Come learn about what we do and have some fun!Martin Cipollini, GA-TACF PresidentThe American Chestnut Foundation River Remedy Brewing Co.

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I loved eating chestnuts when I was a kid in the 50s. My grandmother’s side yard was solid chestnut trees. I wd go out there barefooted regardless of what she said and I wd always regret it.

Where can I sell my Chestnut’s off of my large mature tree?

This excellent article takes a deep dive into the history of the American chestnut, the science driving restoration efforts, and the communities helping make recovery possible. Be sure to read the perspectives shared by TACF Director of Science Jared Westbrook, Board Member Jim Searing, and PA/NJ Chapter member Mike Aucott. 🌳🌰

Read the article: rivertownsmagazine.com/stories/the-return-of-the-american-chestnut-tree,146154

#AmericanChestnut #Forestry #ForestRestoration #CitizenScience #Conservation
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