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Our Mission
The Maryland Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation has been formed to support the efforts of the national organization to restore the American chestnut tree, to identify and preserve American chestnut survivors in Maryland, and to promote educational and scientific research efforts directed at restoring American chestnuts in Maryland.
TACF members in Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia comprise the Maryland Chapter.
Maryland Chapter Activities
The backcross breeding program of the Maryland Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation (MDTACF) is carried out in twenty-two orchards throughout the state of Maryland. These orchards advance the efforts of The American Chestnut Foundation to restore the American chestnut tree to its former range throughout the Appalachian region, enhancing the genetic diversity of the backcross breeding efforts with mother trees adapted to the variety of growing conditions within the state of Maryland. Maryland orchards also create opportunities for learning activities and research related to American chestnut restoration. The Maryland Chapter initiates and supports hands-on learning activities in areas of inquiry relevant to American chestnut restoration.
MDTACF is tax exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS code.
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The best way to learn of our activities and of the volunteer opportunities is to join our Google mail list.
To volunteer or to obtain more information concerning orchard maintenance activities or Chapter display events please contact us at MDTACF@outlook.com or subscribe to our Orchard Volunteers Google Group.
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TACF is hiring!
The New England Regional Science Coordinator (NERSC) supports the science-related activities of TACF's volunteer-run chapters in Maine, Vermont/New Hampshire, Massachusetts/Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Interested candidates should apply via TACF’s employment page tacf.org/employment/. Application close date is 5:00PM EST on Friday, February 7, 2025.
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Join us for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 11:30 AM (ET)! Participate in Q&A, breakout sessions, and help shape our restoration efforts.
Visit tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-town-hall-peer-to-peer/ to learn more and pre-register.
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Happy New Year from the team at Meadowview Research Farms! Stay tuned for another year of projects and research, driven by a passion for the restoration of the American chestnut! We look forward to keeping you up to date on the new Meadowview greenhouse, Recurrent Genomic Selection project, Internship opportunities and more! Let's grow 2025!!!!
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I live in saltville Va and I have a wild chestnut tree I was wondering how I could find out what gender it is so I can plant a couple more around it if as long as I just plant a couple around it that would work and it will change gender to what is needed I would love to plant all kids of trees here on the farm to help out. Could someone please help me by telling me what trees would best help the wild life and bees to prosper.
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From the team at Meadowview Research Farms, we wish you a happy holidays!
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Maryland Chapter Fall Meeting 2024
The Fall meeting of the membership of the Maryland Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 10:00am - 2:00pm. We will meet at the Fox Haven Farm & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD, 21755. ...
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