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SUMMARY:CT Chapter Wigwam Brook Chestnut Orchard Dedication
DESCRIPTION:As a member of the CT Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation and the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society\, John C. Baker spearheaded efforts to plant the Backcross Orchard at the Wigwam Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.  He helped pollinate local American chestnuts with backcrossed pollen from TACF’s Meadowview Research Farm to obtain the nuts that would fill the orchard.  He planned\, planted and cared for the trees in this orchard from its beginning in 2010 until his passing in September of 2024. John was a dedicated board member of the CT chapter for 15 years and served as the chairman of the Nominations Committee.  We will be naiming the chestnut orchard in John’s honor at a dedication Ceremony with the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society and plant a few more chestnuts to carry on the legacy that John created.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-wigwam-brook-chestnut-orchard-dedication/
LOCATION:Litchfield Hills Audubon Wigwam Brook Preserve\, 16 Lipeika Rd.\, Litchfield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
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SUMMARY:CT Chapter American Chestnut Planting at McKeon Farm GCO
DESCRIPTION:In 2025 a Germplasm Conservation Orchard was started at McKeon Farm located at 60 Old Stagecoach Rd. in Ridgefield\, CT with nuts harvested from productive American chestnut trees in CT forests. This year we will add more trees by planting nuts harvested last fall. We will prepare planting sites\, plant and apply deer fencing around each tree location. Bring water\, gardening gloves and insect/tick repellant.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-american-chestnut-planting-at-mckeon-farm-gco/
LOCATION:McKeon Farm\, 60 Old Stagecoach Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06788\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
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SUMMARY:CT - Chestnut educational program and history walk at Case Mountain
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 11\, volunteers from the CT Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation will present an illustrated program at the cabin\, describing the importance and scope of the Chestnut\, the blight\, the wood itself\, and tree restoration efforts. Visitors can either go directly to the cabin on their own (any time from 11:00 a.m. on into mid afternoon)\, or join the History Hike of Highland Park starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Case Parklet\, GPS 670 Spring Street\, Manchester. \nThe hike will visit the areas of the former water-bottling plant\, paper mills\, Case family mansions\, and\, of course\, the 1917 cabin — a fine example of a summer lodge built from American Chestnut. Bring your friends and celebrate preservation of this unique and historic cabin. Forward this email to spread the word. Botanists welcome! \nOn your own\, walk in\, about a half mile\, from either the Spring Street/Glen Road/waterfall area OR from the “Case Mt. Case Pond Lot” off Birch Mountain Road. \nMap to get to Case Mountain Cabin\, Manchester \n 
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chestnut-educational-program-and-history-walk-at-case-mountain/
LOCATION:Case Mountain Cabin\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
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SUMMARY:CT - Earth Day Celebration at Brookside Farm\, East Lyme
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\nCelebrate Earth Day at Brookside Farm Museum on April 25\, 2026. The American Chestnut Foundation will have a table at this event. \nBrookside Farm \nBrought to you by Brookside Farm Museum and Swamp Yankee Earthcare\, this community gathering invites neighbors of all ages to explore practical\, local ways to care for the Earth. \nSet on Brookside’s historic 40-acre Town-owned site in East Lyme\, the day will feature hands-on workshops\, environmental demonstrations\, native plant education\, local makers and growers\, and opportunities to connect with others committed to sustainability. Learn about invasive species removal\, biodiversity restoration\, pollinator support\, and simple steps families can take at home to strengthen our regional ecosystem. \nThis is not just a festival—it’s a working celebration of stewardship\, where history\, land\, and community come together. \nCome ready to learn\, participate\, and leave inspired.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/earth-day-celebration-at-brookside-farm-east-lyme/
LOCATION:Brookside Farm\, East Lyme\, 33 Society Road\, Niantic\, CT\, 06357\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T170000
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SUMMARY:CT-TACF 2025 Fall Board Meeting and Open House
DESCRIPTION:We will be holding our Fall Board Meeting at the Griswold CAES Research Center\, the site of our new CT Chapter office\, located at 190 Sheldon Rd\, Griswold.  We will have an Open House to show our new office location prior to the meeting starting at 5:00 PM.  Come for some pizza and see the new facilities including a greenhouse and chestnut orchard.  The Fall Board Meeting will start at 7:00 PM.  Please let us know you are coming by replying to tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-2025-fall-board-meeting-and-open-house/
LOCATION:CAES Griswold Research Center\, 190 Sheldon Road\, Griswold\, CT\, 06351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT-TACF":MAILTO:tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com
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