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Volunteer Opportunity for Indiana TACF Chapter Members

When: Saturday, April 30, 2022. Work will start around 9:30 AM and last until 1:00 or 2:00 PM

What: Planting of 50 new pure American chestnut seedlings in the Indiana chapter’s germplasm conservation orchard near Kirklin, Indiana

Where: 3562 CR 730 S
Kirklin, IN
Clinton County

What to Bring: Gloves, shovel, water for drinking, lunch if you’ll be hungry.

Questions: Call or text Indiana Chapter president Glenn Kotnik 317 459-4443 or email
ten.tsacmoc@kintokag.

Directions: GPS is recommended. From route 421 from the south or north go to the town of Kirklin and look for highway 38 which you will take to the west. Follow 38 about 5 miles until you see a bridge over Sugar Creek. Just past the bridge, on the western side of the bridge turn southwest onto Scotland Road, a gravel road which follows the north side of Sugar Creek for several miles. Finally you come to a T-intersection with S. CR 400 E. Scotland Road Christian Church is on your right. Turn left here heading south. Note that S. CR 400 E. is called CR 200 E starting about a mile south in Boone County. Once on 400E. travel south only about 1/4 mile and turn right onto E CR 730 S. Then go a few hundred yards west until you see a gravel drive on the right and a mailbox with the address 3562 CR 730 S. Turn right (north) into the drive and park on the left where you see chestnut seedlings growing in tubes.

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Our New England Regional Science Coordinator, Deni Ranguelova, made an appearance on the podcast "Across the Fence" to discuss the American chestnut tree and why we are working to restore them.

Check out the podcast on Youtube at youtu.be/c9EeOc5WIaE?si=80CQtoY4-qeQhjtI

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So like Covid?

I have 70+ new Dunstan hybrids going in this spring, sprouted in my fridge in peat moss right now. They're going out into a 1 acre area on my 18 acres of wooded land in the Poconos. I'm planning to add Italian and Chinese chestnuts next year and let the natural pollination process produce its own hybrids and resistance over time.

This was all because someone in upstate Delaware thought it would be a good idea to grow a Chinese chestnut in their yard so they could show it off to their friends.

New year, new opportunities! Now’s the perfect time to get involved with the American chestnut. 🌱

Check out our January & February events and join the movement!

Visit out events calendar for more info on each event

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New year, new opportunities! Now’s the perfect time to get involved with the American chestnut. 🌱Check out our January & February events and join the movement!Visit out events calendar for more info on each event#americanchestnut #events #volunteer #pennsylvania #castaneapa #Maine #rhodeisland #pennstate #chestnuts #explorepageImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

TACF 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: tacf.org/employment/
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TACF 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: https://tacf.org/employment/Image attachment

Lesesne State Forest is 422 acres, and lies next to Three Ridges Wilderness Area in Nelson County, VA. TACF and VA Department of Forestry partner in managing and breeding chestnuts here for restoration. TACF hosted our partners and national board members on a tour of the orchard in mid-November. ... See MoreSee Less

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This beautiful state forest is a must-visit for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts!

Going here for the first time, seeing all the big American Chestnuts and also watching Bill Deeter 's videos and pictures of his trees convinced me that it is possible to breed resistance into American chestnuts! We got this folks

Wow that one looks great. Mine that’s maybe 20 years old has blight bad 🙁

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We’re on the Naturally Scott Podcast!
Our President & CEO sat down with Scott to talk about the past, present, and future of the American chestnut — from its historic role in Appalachia to the cutting-edge science driving restoration today.

- Why the roots never died
- The cutting-edge science behind restoration
- Why volunteers and donors are leading this effort

Watch the full episode now and join us in bringing back America’s iconic tree:

www.youtube.com/@NaturallyScott

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