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Posted September 23, 2021

Ohio Chapter Grant Applications due October 30, 2021

Grants are available for up to $1000 for any project or plan furthering the American Chestnut by planting, education, or another manner. These grants are available to any people or organizations who would be interested in doing a project with chestnuts. For further information contact one of the board members. To apply for a grant fill out and submit application form.

Posted September 23, 2021

September 11, 2021 Annual Meeting of the Ohio Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation

The annual meeting was held virtually via ZOOM. President Carolyn Keiffer told the membership she is retiring from Miami University at the end of the year and the presidency of the Ohio Chapter. Thank you Carolyn for all you have done at the National and State level. We hope you will continue to be an active member and sharing your knowledge. Stephen Rist is the new president. Complete list of officers and board members.

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The American Chestnut Foundation

12 hours ago

We are not apart from the Earth—we are a part of it. Not something to own or use, but something we belong to. A living part of us, meant to be loved and cared for as deeply as anything else we hold dear.

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The American Chestnut Foundation

3 days ago

TACF is hiring!
We’re looking for a 2026 New England Restoration Intern to support hands‑on chestnut breeding and forest restoration work across our New England chapters. This paid summer internship offers real‑world experience in plant breeding, field research, orchard management, and conservation science. 🌱
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them!

Visit tacf.org/employment/ to find out more information and apply!

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The American Chestnut Foundation

5 days ago

Building the future of our trellis orchard one graft at a time! After beginning to train Chinese chestnut trees onto wire last summer, Meadowview Research Farm staff are continuing that work this season by grafting and training American scion onto the same system. By training chestnut trees on wire, our hope is that the canopy is more accessible, making it easier and safer to access all male and female flowers from the ground. Grafting diverse American chestnut scion onto the wire will provide future access to trees from other regions. This careful process of connection and guidance blends strength, structure, and adaptability. #americanchestnut #RestorationInProgress #chestnutresearch #forestrestoration #meadowviewresearchfarms #ConservationScience ... See MoreSee Less

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Great work!!

That's a great idea and i hope it works for ya'll, Good luck 👍

The American Chestnut Foundation

2 weeks ago

At Heirloom Table Company, nothing is wasted and every table tells a story.
This clip showcases how salvaged American chestnut wood, reclaimed from old New England buildings, is transformed into handcrafted tables designed to become family heirlooms.

The full video takes a deeper look at the process and then introduces another local artisan who handcrafts Native‑style flutes. While the flute‑making isn’t connected to chestnut wood, it’s a beautiful continuation of the theme: preserving craftsmanship, skill, and tradition.

Watch the full video here: www.wcvb.com/article/crafting-heirlooms-and-melodies-in-new-england/70794861

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The American Chestnut Foundation

2 weeks ago

We are beginning to see catkins on chestnut trees in our high-light growth chamber! By growing our chestnuts under 16 hours of high-intensity light, we’re seeing incredible results, including pollen production in less than 2 years. In the field, pollen and female flower production typically takes 5–7 years. This acceleration allows us to shorten breeding cycles and speed up tree generations, helping us select, improve, and scale better chestnut genetics much faster than traditional timelines.

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Have you sent out the seeds for seed-level members? I was supposed to get six of them; and in the past, they have always come in March -- and today is the 27th.

Is it possible to buy pollen from American chestnuts?

It is good to hear of the accelerated time line. Are these trees all genotyped?

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