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Dr. Martin Cipollini to speak at Dahlonega Science Cafe Monday, July 16, 2018
Monday July 16, 6:30 p.m.: Restoration of American chestnut in the southeastern United States; strategies for the development of disease resistance and conservation of genetic diversity. Dahlonega Science Cafe, Bourbon Street Cafe, 90 Public Square North, Dahlonega,...
Message from the New Georgia Chapter President
Hello! I’m thrilled to introduce myself as your new president of the Georgia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation! I was honored to be elected at the annual member meeting at Reinhardt University May 5, 2018. I will be succeeding Dr. John French, who was our...
Berry-led research on blight-resistant chestnut trees being developed in north Georgia
Marty Cipollini, TACF’s GA-Chapter science coordinator and professor of biology at Berry College in Rome, GA is working diligently with the help of others to revive the American chestnut through painstaking development of potentially blight-resistant trees. The late...
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American Chestnut Now Potentially Resistant to Blight and Root-rot
Greenville, SC—Dr. Joe James of Seneca, SC may not have been a Boy Scout himself, but when the Scouts came calling last year about getting an American chestnut tree planted in Greenville, they knew that Joe was their man. Joe, a longtime member of The American...
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The American Chestnut Foundation is hiring both a Mid-Atlantic and Southern Regional Science Coordinator! Support volunteer-led science programs, work hands-on with chestnut restoration, and connect regional chapters with national research efforts. If you have experience with tree breeding and selection programs, leading volunteer events, orchard management, or are passionate about the return of American chestnut to its native range, we encourage you to apply. The link to apply and more details can be found here:
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Dr. Cipollini will speak on the history, culture and culinary use of chestnuts, with special focus on American chestnut. Some chestnut treats will be available to sample. Public invited!
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You may have missed Chuck Leavell this time around, but luckily his work still made it to the taproom. 🍂✨
Grab a pour of the Chestnutoberfest he brewed with Justin December 13th at starting at 1pm! Perfect time to pick up your chestnut seedling as well!😉
Here’s to good friends, good music, and even better beer. Cheers! 🍻
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