Maryland Chapter

Fox Haven Orchard

This orchard was inoculated and rouged in 2012 and 2013. The final culling was performed in 2015. Presently, 28 trees across 7 lines remain for open pollination and seed production. They are listed below. These remaining trees were selected for blight resistance and American chestnut characteristics (tall and straight). Seed from these trees have been planted in our seed orchard.

Address:
3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755
(see map below)

Contacts:
Darryl Johnson- steward

Directions:
From intersection of I-270, I -70 and US 15 in Frederick, MD,  Take US 15 S/340 W toward Harpers Ferry and Charles Town. Stay on 340 when 15 exits to the left. Take next exit (Jefferson/Lander Road) and keep to
the right. At traffic light, take a left (on MD 180). Take a right onto Old Middletown Road. (This intersection is near the middle of the old town, and is easy to miss. If you get to Hemps and the bakery, you’ve gone too far.) In less than a mile, turn left onto Poffenberger Road. Poffenberger makes a sharp curve to the right. Turn into the next driveway on the right, and follow the driveway uphill and to the left. Park on the asphalt.

Yater11A – 35, 139, 335, 386, 444
HH – 102, 185, 283
T156 – 41, 424, 431, 497
SW901/805 – 29, 142, 435, 504
Knapp – 658, 696, 801, 894
WM47A – 662, 840, 891
Man41A – 714, 715, 734, 939, 942

An Excel spreadsheet map of the Fox Haven orchard is available for downloading here.

The original planting:
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Location:

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Early bird registration for the 2024 American Chestnut Symposium closes on Sunday, September 22. Take advantage of this special discounted rate before it's too late!

The event takes place the evening of Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th, and will be jam-packed with speakers, tours, and special guests. Read about the entire event at the link: tacf.org/2024-american-chestnut-symposium/
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Carolina friends, want to help harvest hybrid American chestnuts? You'll have a chance this weekend! Visit the link for all the information and to RSVP. preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webview/1001266/132117206160901386 ... See MoreSee Less

Carolina friends, want to help harvest hybrid American chestnuts? Youll have a chance this weekend! Visit the link for all the information and to RSVP. https://preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webview/1001266/132117206160901386

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Deer are harvesting our chestnuts this year (also in NC). We have 3 huge chestnut trees that were here when we bought our home over 20 years ago. I’ve never eaten one.

Bug is a polydactyl or Hemingway cat, which means he has an extra toe. He doesn't know how to use his extra toe (yet). He does know how to sit on command and enjoys sleeping, making his body really long, and observing nature.

He's very sociable and loves car rides (he even got into a neighbor's car and went on a school pickup run!) as well as walks around the neighborhood with his people.

He lives with Christine, TACF's Operations Specialist.
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Remember this beautiful painting by ME Chapter President Mark McCollough? He donated his time and talent to TACF last year, selling prints of this gorgeous piece to benefit the restoration of American chestnuts. He's using his skills to help more than just American chestnuts, though, and you can read all about the recent award he won for his efforts here: wildlife.org/mark-mccollough-receives-ding-darling-memorial-award/ ... See MoreSee Less

Remember this beautiful painting by ME Chapter President Mark McCollough? He donated his time and talent to TACF last year, selling prints of this gorgeous piece to benefit the restoration of American chestnuts.  Hes using his skills to help more than just American chestnuts, though, and you can read all about the recent award he won for his efforts here: https://wildlife.org/mark-mccollough-receives-ding-darling-memorial-award/

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Beautiful painting

Join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat.

TOPIC: Assisting Evolution: The History of American Chestnut Breeding and New Innovations

Special guests Mike Aucott, John Scrivani, and Jared Westbrook will discuss American chestnut breeding from the 1950s to the present, exploring various methods, goals, and the results that have been achieved. Learn more and register here: tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-american-chestnut-breeding-history-and-innovations/
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Join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat.

TOPIC: Assisting Evolution: The History of American Chestnut Breeding and New Innovations

Special guests Mike Aucott, John Scrivani, and Jared Westbrook will discuss American chestnut breeding from the 1950s to the present, exploring various methods, goals, and the results that have been achieved. Learn more and register here: https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-american-chestnut-breeding-history-and-innovations/

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I have 6 trees

Can anyone tell by this pic if these are American or Chinese?

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