Volunteers Needed at Rockley Foundation Orchard November 3

Rockley Foundation Breeding Orchcard The Plains, VA, United States

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 […]

Volunteers Needed at Rockley Foundation Orchard November 3

Rockley Foundation Breeding Orchcard The Plains, VA, United States

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 […]

VA Chapter Annual Meeting

Nelson Center 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA, United States

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 […]

VA Chapter Annual Meeting

Nelson Center 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA, United States

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 […]

Volunteers Needed for Planting at Sky Meadows – November 12

Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, VA, United States

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 […]

Volunteers Needed for Planting at Sky Meadows – November 12

Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, VA, United States

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 […]

Help the VA-TACF Chapter Plant Chestnut Seeds

Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, VA, United States

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) […]

Help the VA-TACF Chapter Plant Chestnut Seeds

Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane, VA, United States

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) […]

Orchard Work Days at Blandy Scheduled April 16-17

Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA, United States

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

Orchard Work Days at Blandy Scheduled April 16-17

Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA, United States

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