BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The American Chestnut Foundation - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tacf.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The American Chestnut Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20260417T163309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T192613Z UID:10002180-1777626000-1777651200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting in Lovingston\, VA! DESCRIPTION:We are planning to plant hybrid chestnut trees on May 1\, from 9am-4pm (or whenever we wrap up). These are trees from TACF’s breeding program that will be used for continual research on disease resistance. We have ~120 trees to plant and will be applying short tree shelters and canvas for herbivory and competition. Come prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes. Bring gloves\, a hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, lunch\, and a shovel if you have one! Please RSVP using this link\, so we know to expect you: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-in-lovingston-va/ LOCATION:Fortune’s Cove Preserve\, Fortune's Cove Lane\, Lovingston\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Young-green-burs-at-Meadowview-Research-Farms-900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20251016T212008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T212144Z UID:10002135-1762502400-1762524000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting in Independence VA DESCRIPTION:Join us to plant 150 chestnut seedlings near Independence\, VA!\n\nIf we are going to save the American chestnut\, we’ll need help planting LOTS of them! We’ll either be planting trees or nuts\, using shovels\, post-hole augers\, and/or other hand tools. Come prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes (no Crocs\, sorry!).\n\nPlanting will be on Friday\, Nov 7th (weather permitting) and will begin around 8am. Please bring a shovel\, gloves\, water\, and lunch.\n\nSign up for this event here (location details will be provided after registration): https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482&shifts_filter=[8075776] URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-in-independence-va/ CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/american-chestnut-seedlings-va.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20251009T152937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T153111Z UID:10002134-1760439600-1760454000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Chestnut shucking party! DESCRIPTION:We’ll be shucking chestnut burs to extract the nuts\, prepare the nuts for stratification; record the family and quantity of nuts by family.\n\nWe will be shucking at Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. Bring a lunch\, water\, and thick gloves (leather is best for shucking chestnut burs).\nHope to see you there!\nSign up via VolunteerLocal link here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-shucking-party-2/2025-10-14/ LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 57 Forestry Center Ln\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shucking-american-chestnut-burs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20251009T152937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T153111Z UID:10002132-1760522400-1760540400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Chestnut shucking party! DESCRIPTION:We’ll be shucking chestnut burs to extract the nuts\, prepare the nuts for stratification; record the family and quantity of nuts by family.\n\nWe will be shucking at Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. Bring a lunch\, water\, and thick gloves (leather is best for shucking chestnut burs).\nHope to see you there!\nSign up via VolunteerLocal link here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-shucking-party-2/2025-10-15/ LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 57 Forestry Center Ln\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shucking-american-chestnut-burs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20251006T161914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T152511Z UID:10002125-1759834800-1759849200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Chestnut shucking party! DESCRIPTION:We’ll be shucking chestnut burs to extract the nuts\, prepare the nuts for stratification; record the family and quantity of nuts by family.\n \nWe will be shucking at Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. Bring a lunch\, water\, and thick gloves (leather is best for shucking chestnut burs).\nHope to see you there!\nSign up via VolunteerLocal link here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482\n \n \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-shucking-party/2025-10-07/ LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 57 Forestry Center Ln\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shucking-american-chestnut-burs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20251006T161914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T152511Z UID:10002126-1759917600-1759935600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Chestnut shucking party! DESCRIPTION:We’ll be shucking chestnut burs to extract the nuts\, prepare the nuts for stratification; record the family and quantity of nuts by family.\n \nWe will be shucking at Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. Bring a lunch\, water\, and thick gloves (leather is best for shucking chestnut burs).\nHope to see you there!\nSign up via VolunteerLocal link here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482\n \n \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-shucking-party/2025-10-08/ LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 57 Forestry Center Ln\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shucking-american-chestnut-burs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20251006T161914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T152511Z UID:10002127-1760090400-1760104800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Chestnut shucking party! DESCRIPTION:We’ll be shucking chestnut burs to extract the nuts\, prepare the nuts for stratification; record the family and quantity of nuts by family.\n \nWe will be shucking at Augusta Forestry Center in Crimora\, VA. Bring a lunch\, water\, and thick gloves (leather is best for shucking chestnut burs).\nHope to see you there!\nSign up via VolunteerLocal link here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482\n \n \n  URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-chestnut-shucking-party/2025-10-10/ LOCATION:Augusta Nursery\, 57 Forestry Center Ln\, Crimora\, VA\, 24431\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shucking-american-chestnut-burs-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20250926T204604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T181948Z UID:10002123-1760779800-1760803200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting in Sedalia VA DESCRIPTION:If we are going to save the American chestnut\, we’ll need help planting LOTS of them! We’ll either be planting trees or nuts\, using shovels\, post-hole augers\, and/or other hand tools. Come prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes (no crocs\, sorry!)\,\n \nJoin us to plant 150 chestnut seedlings in Sedalia\, VA! Planting will be on Saturday\, October 18th (weather permitted) and will begin around 9:30am. Please bring a shovel\, gloves\, water and lunch.\n \nSign up using this link for more details: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n These are the trees we get to plant- they are ready to be transferred from our shade house to their permanent home. URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-in-sedalia-va/ LOCATION:Jared Quesenberry’s property\, Sedalia\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/american-chestnut-seedlings-VA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20250917T194847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T144822Z UID:10002118-1758535200-1758553200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Harvest at VA-TACF Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute DESCRIPTION:The event will begin at 10:00 AM and will finish by 3:00 PM (or earlier). Please bring weather-appropriate clothing\, water\, a snack\, and thick gloves if you have them. \nTo RSVP: register here. The gate attendant at SCBI must have your name prerecorded for entry onto site. Orchard location will be sent to you from Cassie. \nAdditional instructions: \nDirections: Once you are past the gate\, turn left onto Conservation Dr and then take another left onto Slate Hill Dr. Follow Slate Hill Dr until you reach a gravel road that starts to head uphill; this should lead you to a circular drive. The orchard is located downhill past the stone lookout. You should see cars and the orchard sign. If you need additional instructions\, see the attached map or ask the gate attendant. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bring: thick work gloves (the burs are VERY spiky!) and some bug spray. Sensible shoes are a must! Dress for the weather and don’t forget to bring plenty of water and a snack. No experience is necessary. \nNote: We will have extra gloves if you do not own any. \nIn case of rain: If we experience inclement weather\, we will email and/or text you. Watch your inbox! URL:https://tacf.org/event/harvest-at-va-tacf-smithsonian-conservation-biology-institute/ LOCATION:Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute\, 1500 Remount Rd\, Front Royal\, VA\, 22630\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Harvest-on-tree-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20250625T203000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T203243Z UID:10002070-1752220800-1752246000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Phenotype at Matthews State Forest day 2 DESCRIPTION:Come phenotype trees with us at Matthew’s State Forest! We will have two workdays: July 10th\, 12PM-5PM and July 11th\, 8AM-3PM.\nWe will be assessing trees for blight resistance and measuring their growth (height and diameter). Bring water\, sunscreen and snacks! Wear working boots and long pants as the grass in the orchard can be tall.\n\nSign up to volunteer for either day here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-phenotype-at-matthews-state-forest-day-2/ LOCATION:Matthews State Forest\, 245 Jacks Orch Rd\, Galax\, VA\, 24333\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mathews-state-forest-orchard-va.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20250625T202744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T202834Z UID:10002069-1752148800-1752166800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Phenotype at Matthews State Forest day 1 DESCRIPTION:Come phenotype trees with us at Matthew’s State Forest! We will have two workdays: July 10th\, 12PM-5PM and July 11th\, 8AM-3PM.\nWe will be assessing trees for blight resistance and measuring their growth (height and diameter). Bring water\, sunscreen and snacks! Wear working boots and long pants as the grass in the orchard can be tall.\n\nSign up to volunteer for either day here: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-phenotype-at-matthews-state-forest-day-1/ LOCATION:Matthews State Forest\, 245 Jacks Orch Rd\, Galax\, VA\, 24333\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mathews-state-forest-orchard-va.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20250417T163755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T184602Z UID:10002056-1747303200-1747321200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Planting at Cumberland State Forest DESCRIPTION:Join us at Cumberland State Forest to plant 250 hybrid chestnut trees on May 15th! Planting location is behind the main office in a field to the left if you are facing the office. Wear closed toe shoes\, bring water\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and lunch. We look forward to planting with you! \nSpots are limited\, sign up here to volunteer. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-planting-at-cumberland-state-forest/ LOCATION:Cumberland State Forest Office\, 751 Oak Hill Rd\, Cumberland\, VA\, 23040\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cumberland-VA-chestnut-orchard.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20250417T162832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T140408Z UID:10002055-1747396800-1747407600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Planting at Matthews State Forest DESCRIPTION:Come plant with us at Matthews State Forest on May 16th starting at 12 noon. Meet us outside of the Matthews State Forest Education Center and we will bring/show you to the planting site. We will be planting 100 American chestnuts! Wear closed toe shoes\, bring gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water and a lunch. \nSpots are limited\, sign up here to volunteer. URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-at-matthews-state-forest/ LOCATION:Matthews State Forest\, 245 Jacks Orch Rd\, Galax\, VA\, 24333\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/American-chestnuts-are-hairy-and-smaller-yet-sweeter-than-European-and-Asian-varieties-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20250326T161533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T163027Z UID:10002046-1743588000-1743609600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Whitney Planting DESCRIPTION:Come plant bareroot chestnuts with us at Whitney State Forest. We will start at 10am and we have 400 trees to plant. Please note this planting takes place on uneven terrain and is a forest planting rather than an orchard planting. Wear appropriate shoes\, bring water\, lunch\, and gloves if preferred.\nLocation is at Whitney State Forest. (map) Meet us in the parking lot.\n \n\nEmail or call Cassie Stark with questions cassie.stark@tacf.org\, 540-217-6915. \nPlease register for the event here. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-whitney-planting/ LOCATION:Whitney State Forest\, Lees Ridge Rd (Rt 684)\, Warrenton\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cumberland-VA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20240917T174304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T164607Z UID:10002007-1727431200-1727445600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Harvest at Lesesne State Forest! DESCRIPTION:Harvest time has come! Volunteer to help collect and/or shuck burs with the chapter. We will be outside\, so wear appropriate clothing and solid shoes\, and bring a hat\, gloves\, water\, and a snack.\n \nYou should bring thick work gloves (the burs are VERY spiky!). If you don’t have any\, we will have some extras on hand.\n \nIf you’d like to attend\, please RSVP with this form.\n \n RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n Directions:\nJoin us at Lesesne State Forest (LSF) in Roseland\, VA. Coordinates: 37.83619\, -78.97078 Additional instructions: There is no specific address\, enter Lesesne State Forest Trail Head into your GPS or on Google Maps it will get you here. (Lat\, long: 37.83619\, -78.97078). You should be on Cub Creek Rd/680. There is a metal gate\, to enter the orchard/planting area\, drive through the gate and take the first right. This will take you to a shed where you can park URL:https://tacf.org/event/harvest-at-lesesne-state-forest/ LOCATION:Lesesne State Forest\, Lesesne State Forest Trailhead\, State Rt 680\, Roseland\, VA\, 22967\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/burs-ready-to-harvest-lesesne-state-forest-va.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org GEO:37.842068;-78.964072 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lesesne State Forest Lesesne State Forest Trailhead State Rt 680 Roseland VA 22967 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lesesne State Forest Trailhead\, State Rt 680:geo:-78.964072,37.842068 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20240404T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T140609Z UID:10001954-1713175200-1713196800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Planting at Lesesne State Forest DESCRIPTION:The VA Department of Forestry and VATACF will be planting 300 bareroot seedlings at Lesesne State Forest on Monday\, April 15th. Planting will begin at 10 am and last until we are finished (likely 4-6 hours depending on how many folks come out). Please come out and help us plant these trees in our effort to restore the American chestnut! \nPlease note that the terrain we are planting on has a lot of brush and debris\, it is not easy to get around. If you have movement issues I recommend selecting another of our volunteer events. Bring water\, lunch/snacks\, bug spray or sunscreen if needed\, and gardening gloves. We will have all the equipment required for planting. \nThank you and we hope to see you there!!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location Specifics: This event will take place at Lesesne State Forest. There is no specific address but if you enter Lesesne State Forest Trail Head into your GPS or on Google Maps it will get you here. (Lat\, long: 37.83619\, -78.97078). There is a metal gate\, to enter the orchard/planting area\, drive through the gate and take the first right. This will take you to a shed where you can park. URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-at-lesesne-state-forest/ LOCATION:Lesesne State Forest\, Lesesne State Forest Trailhead\, State Rt 680\, Roseland\, VA\, 22967\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/VA-Lesesne-state-forest-sign-900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org GEO:37.842068;-78.964072 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lesesne State Forest Lesesne State Forest Trailhead State Rt 680 Roseland VA 22967 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lesesne State Forest Trailhead\, State Rt 680:geo:-78.964072,37.842068 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20240321T134826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T203539Z UID:10001948-1712568600-1712595600@tacf.org SUMMARY:MD - Keedysville common garden planting! DESCRIPTION:RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MDTACF is planting almost 900 chestnut seeds as part of a common garden experiment at the University of Maryland’s Western Maryland Research and Education Center (WMREC) in Keedysville\, MD. 18330 Keedysville Rd\, Keedysville\, MD. Note: address will take you to office\, we will put up signs to get to the orchard. \nWe will be planting seed from throughout the range from our best performing trees in order to test their blight resistance and inform our future breeding decisions. As this is part of a “common garden” study\, this is one of four sites in which these crosses are being planted. \nPlease come out and help us plant to restore this tree! \nThis will be an all-day activity starting at 9 am. Bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray and dress for the weather! If you have gardening gloves or an extra wheel barrel please bring it as well. \nPlease RSVP with this form if you plan to attend. \nContact Cassie Stark with any questions at cassie.stark@tacf.org \nThis event was originally scheduled for April 4 but has been moved to April 8 due to weather. URL:https://tacf.org/event/keedysville-common-garden-planting/ LOCATION:Western Maryland Research and Education Center\, 18330 Keedysville Rd\, Keedysville\, MD\, 21756\, United States CATEGORIES:Maryland,The American Chestnut Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T234542 CREATED:20240321T133440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T140615Z UID:10001947-1712053800-1712068200@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Planting at Cumberland State Forest DESCRIPTION:Come help plant 200 potentially root rot -esistant seeds at Cumberland State Forest! These trees will be monitored for root rot susceptibility and resistant trees will be incorporated into our breeding program. Planting will take place on April 2nd at 751 Oak Hill Rd\, Cumberland\, VA 23040. Note: this is an old house and we will be planting behind the house in a big field. \nWe plan to start around 10:30 am and will finish once all the seeds are planted- this should take 4 or more hours. Tasks will include making and applying deer shelters\, planting seeds\, mixing potting soil\, and labeling planting spaces. Please bring water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, gardening gloves\, and dress for the weather! Note: date will be rescheduled if it rains. \nHope to see you there! Please RSVP by emailing: cassie.stark@tacf.org. Reach out if you have any questions! Phone: 540-217-6915 URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-at-cumberland-state-forest/ LOCATION:Cumberland State Forest Office\, 751 Oak Hill Rd\, Cumberland\, VA\, 23040\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/VA-chestnut-planting-april-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cassie Stark":MAILTO:cassie.stark@tacf.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR