Dear chestnut lovers: The work session originally scheduled for July 2 at the Stony Brook Orchard has been postponed due to the heat advisory. When it has been rescheduled, it will be posted here. Thank you, Cathy Catherine Mayes, President Virginia Chapter, The American Chestnut Foundation P.O. Box 158 Marshall, VA 20116 (540) 364-1922
Dear chestnut lovers: The work session originally scheduled for July 2 at the Stony Brook Orchard has been postponed due to the heat advisory. When it has been rescheduled, it will be posted here. Thank you, Cathy Catherine Mayes, President Virginia Chapter, The American Chestnut Foundation P.O. Box 158 Marshall, VA 20116 (540) 364-1922
Dear chestnut lovers: On Thursday, July 5, we will be cutting up and removing downed trees from an orchard in The Plains. We cut down trees that didn't have the genetics we are looking for for blight resistance, but were unable that day to cut up and haul off them off. We need to get […]
Dear chestnut lovers: On Thursday, July 5, we will be cutting up and removing downed trees from an orchard in The Plains. We cut down trees that didn't have the genetics we are looking for for blight resistance, but were unable that day to cut up and haul off them off. We need to get […]
--Meet at the smaller orchard (the one nearest the Quarters building) at 9:30 or later. 400 Blandy Farm Ln, Boyce, VA 22620 (off U.S. 50 near U.S. 340) If you are unsure where the orchard is, meet at the parking lot near the front of the Quarters. However, if you arrive later than 9:30 you […]
--Meet at the smaller orchard (the one nearest the Quarters building) at 9:30 or later. 400 Blandy Farm Ln, Boyce, VA 22620 (off U.S. 50 near U.S. 340) If you are unsure where the orchard is, meet at the parking lot near the front of the Quarters. However, if you arrive later than 9:30 you […]
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is a research facility that is not open to the public. If you are interested and available to harvest at SCBI, we have to register your name with the guard, so please call the Chestnut Office or Cathy Mayes (571) 217-2979 in advance.
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is a research facility that is not open to the public. If you are interested and available to harvest at SCBI, we have to register your name with the guard, so please call the Chestnut Office or Cathy Mayes (571) 217-2979 in advance.
Dear Chestnut Helpers: We are planning a work day at Rockley Foundation orchard on Saturday, November 3. We will be planting replacement seedlings in some of the spots where the original seedlings didn't make it. And while we're there, we will re-inventory the orchard and do a bit of maintenance if it needs it. Please […]
Dear Chestnut Helpers: We are planning a work day at Rockley Foundation orchard on Saturday, November 3. We will be planting replacement seedlings in some of the spots where the original seedlings didn't make it. And while we're there, we will re-inventory the orchard and do a bit of maintenance if it needs it. Please […]
The Virginia Chapter's Annual Meeting will be held on November 10 at the Nelson Center in Lovington, Virginia. The Board Meeting will be at 10:00 and will include a report on the 2018 breeding season and election of officers. The public meeting will begin at 1:00. The speaker will be Rob Farrell, the Virginia State […]
The Virginia Chapter's Annual Meeting will be held on November 10 at the Nelson Center in Lovington, Virginia. The Board Meeting will be at 10:00 and will include a report on the 2018 breeding season and election of officers. The public meeting will begin at 1:00. The speaker will be Rob Farrell, the Virginia State […]
Dear Chestnut Helpers: We are planning a work day at at Sky Meadows State Park on Veterans Day, November 12. We will be planting replacement seedlings in some of the spots where the original seedling didn't make it. And while we're there, we will re-inventory the orchard and do a bit of maintenance if it […]
Dear Chestnut Helpers: We are planning a work day at at Sky Meadows State Park on Veterans Day, November 12. We will be planting replacement seedlings in some of the spots where the original seedling didn't make it. And while we're there, we will re-inventory the orchard and do a bit of maintenance if it […]
The VA-TACF Chapter is looking for a few good volunteers to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting chestnuts. What better way to celebrate the coming warmer weather than to be outside getting a little dirt under your fingernails for a good cause? We have 5,000 chestnuts to plant (last year was a huge harvest) […]
The VA-TACF Chapter is looking for a few good volunteers to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting chestnuts. What better way to celebrate the coming warmer weather than to be outside getting a little dirt under your fingernails for a good cause? We have 5,000 chestnuts to plant (last year was a huge harvest) […]
We will be working at the Blandy seed orchard Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17. We will be clearing the aisles, fertilizing, overseeding, and mulching. Time: 9:00-3:00 Location: 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce Bring: If you have them -- work gloves, garden rake, shovel, broadcast spreader, water, sunscreen. RSVP to Cathy Mayes
We will be working at the Blandy seed orchard Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17. We will be clearing the aisles, fertilizing, overseeding, and mulching. Time: 9:00-3:00 Location: 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce Bring: If you have them -- work gloves, garden rake, shovel, broadcast spreader, water, sunscreen. RSVP to Cathy Mayes