Rockville Orchard – Izaak Walton League
Address:
18301 Waring Station Rd. Germantown, Montgomery Co.
Directions:
From I-270 Exit 11, go west on Quince Orchard Road; turn right on Clopper Road (MD 117); turn right on Waring Station Road. Do not turn into the Izaak Walton League driveway but continue on approximately ¼ of a mile
further and look for an open field on the right with the orchard enclosure visible. If you get to the overpass over the railroad tracks, you have just gone past the orchard site. You may park on the shoulder of Waring Station Road or drive into the gate and park beside the orchard.
From I-270 Exit 13, go west on Middlebrook Road; turn left on Great Seneca Highway; turn left on Clopper Road (MD 117); turn left on Waring Station Road and proceed as above.
Contact: Ron Kuipers – steward
Plantings:
Location:
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Chestnut season may be winding down, but the thrill of finding these hidden treasures never gets old.
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ive read where chestnut trees bear fruit in as little as 3 years,....true?
WOW! a nut
🎃 From all of us at Meadowview Research Farms, have a spook-tacular Halloween! May your night be free of blight and all things weevil (not evil!)—and full of chestnut cheer. 🌰👻 We’re brewing up serious science in our cauldrons to bring the American chestnut back from the dead—no tricks, just treats for the next forest! 🌳🧪 #HappyHalloween #ChestnutRestoration
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Alabama friends! 🌰 The Alabama Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation is officially resprouting! Join us for our Annual Meeting to reconnect, elect new officers, and plan the future of chestnut restoration in Alabama.
📅 Tuesday, Nov 4 | 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 South Huntsville Public Library (or join via Zoom!)
👉 RSVP by Nov 2: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-al-chapter-of-the-american-chestnut-foundation-2025-annual-meeting-ticke....
Let’s bring the American chestnut back to Alabama’s forests — together.
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I can't make that meeting, but I've been a TACF member in AL for many years.
Just a question regarding planting chestnuts in Iowa. I understand that not all states allow them. Perhaps I am wrong ? I think California prohibits them ? Does anyone know, are chestnut trees planted on private property allowed in Iowa ?
Chestnut blight changed everything. Watch how this deadly fungus transformed a once-mighty tree.
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The last time I saw a chestnut tree was 50 years ago in Detroit. I was a kid and saw the trees lined up and down our street die one by one.
Has anyone ever tried spraying copper sulfate & lime mixture on a tree to kill the fungus
Wonder if the genes can be changed on the blight fungus so it will die off.
We’re thrilled to see Backpacker shining a light on the American chestnut and TACF’s work to restore this mighty tree. 🌰 Read the article here: www.backpacker.com/stories/american-chestnut-trees-comeback/
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We have one across the street from our new home in Leicester NC. We have been collecting!
What's the difference between the American Chestnut and the Chinese chestnut tree? I recently planted 7 of the Chinese variety.
Not barefoot though!!! 😆