Maryland Chapter

CMREC Orchard – Central Maryland Research and Education Center

This seed orchard was prepared and planted the spring of 2016. With a great turn out of members and volunteers planting was completed on March 26th. We planted 1,350 seed nuts that day. In 2017 another 1,500 seeds were planted.  This orchard will be producing our sixth generation B3F3 seed in a few years.  NEW – To view an aerial video of this orchard click here.

Address:4240 Folly Quarter Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042  – Google Map

This orchard is located on the property of the University of Maryland’s Central Maryland Research and Education Center located at 4240 Folly Quarter Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042.

Contact: Dave Gill

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Black History Month provides an important opportunity to honor the past while also recognizing how Black knowledge, leadership, and community continue to shape the present. From histories rooted in land and survival to modern platforms and outdoor spaces where connection and representation matter.

Today we’re highlighting Hattie Carthan, who fought against the impacts of redlining and disinvestment by mobilizing her Bed‑Stuy community to restore its trees and protect a landmark magnolia. Her legacy shows that restoration starts with us, an idea at the heart of our work to revive the American chestnut.

Read more about Hattie Carthan: tacf.org/black-history-and-the-american-chestnut/

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Black History Month provides an important opportunity to honor the past while also recognizing how Black knowledge, leadership, and community continue to shape the present. From histories rooted in land and survival to modern platforms and outdoor spaces where connection and representation matter.Today we’re highlighting Hattie Carthan, who fought against the impacts of redlining and disinvestment by mobilizing her Bed‑Stuy community to restore its trees and protect a landmark magnolia. Her legacy shows that restoration starts with us, an idea at the heart of our work to revive the American chestnut. Read more about Hattie Carthan: https://tacf.org/black-history-and-the-american-chestnut/ #blackhistorymonth #americanchestnut #treestagram #explorepage #natureImage attachmentImage attachment

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So trees DO grow in Brooklyn again?!

Our air pruning bed was constructed in early 2025 and has since been growing hybrid chestnuts that play an important role in our grafting work. Air pruning beds allow us to grow strong, well-branched root systems and make it easy to access high-quality rootstock for grafting. MRF staff are currently grafting using the root stock from trees that were grown in this air pruning bed, so stay tuned to learn more about it next week!

#americanchestnut #restorationinprogress #chestnutresearch #forestrestoration #meadowviewresearchfarms #conservationscience
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Our air pruning bed was constructed in early 2025 and has since been growing hybrid chestnuts that play an important role in our grafting work. Air pruning beds allow us to grow strong, well-branched root systems and make it easy to access high-quality rootstock for grafting. MRF staff are currently grafting using the root stock from trees that were grown in this air pruning bed, so stay tuned to learn more about it next week!  #AmericanChestnut #RestorationInProgress #ChestnutResearch #ForestRestoration #MeadowviewResearchFarms #ConservationScience

Our research just dropped in Science, and the media wrapped it in love.

Here’s your Science Release Wrapped: the most notable mentions, the biggest themes, and the breakout moments that made RGS the star of the week.

Thanks for all the love.

Read the research published in Science:
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adw3225

#americanchestnut #spotifywrapped #restoration #science #research #nature #environment #future #media #news #chestnuts #explorepage
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For everyone asking about available chestnut seeds and seedlingsWe're happy to be partnering with the Maine Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation to offer American Chestnut seedlings again this year!

Pre-Order Yours Today >>> viles-arboretum.square.site/american-chestnut-sale

Seedlings are available for pickup only (we do not ship):
Pickup Location: Viles Arboretum at 153 Hospital Street, Augusta, ME.
Pickup Date & Time: May 23, 2026 from 10am-4pm during our Lilac Festival
Pickup Deadline: Seedlings MUST be picked-up by May 30, 2026 at 4pm. Please contact gro.muterobraseliv@ofni to arrange for pickup after May 23rd. Seedlings not picked up by May 30th at 4:00pm will be forfeited.
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For everyone asking about available chestnut seeds and seedlings

TACF is hiring 🗣️
We’re looking for a Membership Coordinator to manage membership operations, support donor engagement, and work closely with our 16 state chapters to keep our community connected and thriving. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them!

Learn more about the positon: tacf.org/employment/

#hiring #conservation #restoration #nature #job #employment #hiringnow #apply #americanchestnut #chestnuts #explorepage
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TACF is hiring 🗣️We’re looking for a Membership Coordinator to manage membership operations, support donor engagement, and work closely with our 16 state chapters to keep our community connected and thriving. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them!Learn more about the positon: https://tacf.org/employment/#hiring #conservation #restoration #nature #job #employment #hiringnow #apply #americanchestnut #chestnuts #explorepage
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