How You Can Help
If you are looking to volunteer some of your time, talent or treasure to help in the restoration of the American chestnut, you’ve come to the right place! Please email TCAF Indiana President Glenn Kotnik at gro.fca@retpahcni to learn about some of the upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Activities
The chapter hosts occasional tree plantings and maintenance, and we would love to have you participate. We also are seeking volunteers to share our chapter activities and education opportunities through our blog.
Leadership Positions
The Indiana Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation has opportunities to serve in leadership roles on its board of directors as well as in officer positions in the chapter. For more information, please contact Glenn Kotnik.
Make a Donation
As a volunteer driven organization, we are extremely grateful to our many volunteers, sponsors and partners. The Indiana Chapter’s current wish list items are:
- Digital camera
- Mounted turkey or squirrel for displays
- Printer cartridges
- AA batteries
- Mailing Labels, Address Labels
- Binoculars
- Fiberglass, telescoping measuring pole
- Laptop for presentations
- Office Laminator
- A Chapter truck
- Towing supplies for the Chapter truck
- Food/Drink donations for volunteer events
To donate an individual item, contact Glenn Kotnik at gro.fca@retpahcni. To make a monetary donation to the Indiana chapter, click here.
Membership
Join the American Chestnut Foundation, and you can select to also automatically become a member of the Indiana chapter. Click here to become a member.
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We love to see so many people come together for American chestnut restoration.Back in August, Meadowview Research Farm staff members Lucinda Wigfield and Brian Henrich attended the NE-2333 meeting: Biological Improvement of Chestnut through Technologies that Address Management of the Species and its Pathogens and Pests. The meeting provided an opportunity to connect with fellow researchers, learn from a variety of presentations, and share in the latest developments in chestnut research and restoration.
As part of the meeting, Lucinda and Brian also joined a field trip to Johns Creek, getting an up-close look at chestnut research and restoration efforts in the field.
We’re glad that Meadowview staff were able to learn with other scientists and to be part of the ongoing work to restore this important native tree!
#MeadowviewResearchFarm #AmericanChestnut #ChestnutResearch #ChestnutRestoration #NE2333 #ForestRestoration #NativeTrees
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We love harvest season!
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Is it possible to get these nuts to germinate and grow? How?
I would like to get some to plant in New Hampshire
Several chestnut enthusiasts recently had the opportunity to visit John's Creek's planting in Virginia. One of the most memorable sights was the claw marks left by black bears foraging for chestnuts as they prepare for winter, a testament to the planting's success and its growing role in supporting wildlife. The visit took place during this year's NE2333 annual meeting.
#AmericanChestnut #ChestnutRestoration #ForestHealth #WildlifeConservation #HealthyForests
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Have seen a number of true wild, pure American chestnut trees damaged by black bear. These trees are large enough to survive multiple years of “attacks” by black bear.
Hopefully the damaged bark does not serve as a corridor for the blight to enter living tissue.
Are these engineered trees or crossbred?
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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Thanks for sharing! This was a great article and we're glad to be part of the restoration efforts.
I have acreage, but no idea how to purchase these.
I will be pleased if a 100 ft, tall tree with a sweet chestnut can be developed from any of these approaches.
The 2026 American Chestnut Symposium is taking shape! The current schedule is live, featuring expert presentations, panel discussions, restoration updates, networking opportunities, and field tours designed to bring our community together around the future of American chestnut restoration
Have research, restoration work, or a project to share? Consider participating in the poster session and connecting with fellow scientists, volunteers, conservation professionals, and chestnut enthusiasts.
Learn more, explore the schedule, and register today at tacf.org/2026-american-chestnut-symposium/
#ForestRestoration #conservation #forestry #nativespecies #americanchestnut
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I will do my best to make it!