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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T093000
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SUMMARY:CT-TACF Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting in person\, at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association in Rockfall/ Middletown. \n\nAgenda for the meeting can be found here. \n\nFeatured speaker: Isabel Munck\, Plant Pathologist – USDA Forest Service\n“Effect of silvicultural treatment and forest type on survivability of chestnuts” \n\n 
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-annual-membership-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CF&PA)\, 16 Meriden Road\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20250922T183217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T183217Z
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SUMMARY:CT-TACF Shucking Party and Pot Luck
DESCRIPTION:Now that we have harvested all the burs\, it will be time to shuck them open and count up all the chestnuts we harvested. Stop by anytime if you only have a few hours to help. Bring anything you would like to share\, chestnut themed or not. Thick leather gloves or doubled up gardening gloves will be very helpful for handling the burs.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-shucking-party-and-pot-luck/
LOCATION:Rockfall Foundation\, 27 Washington St #2\, Middletown\, 06457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20250114T152824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T230217Z
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SUMMARY:CT-TACF 2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the CT-TACF Chapter will be held on Saturday\, April 5th at 9:00AM.  \nJoin us at 9:00 AM for a social hour with coffee and confections.  The Annual Membership meeting will start at 10:00 AM\, followed by a chestnut relavant lecture.  This year’s featured guest speaker will be CT Agricultural Experiment Station Scientist Susanna Kerio\, who will give a presentation on Biological Control of Chestnut Blight with the Hypovirulence Virus. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.  Let us know if you have any allergy or dietary restrictions. \nThe Board of Directors meeting will follow the presentation after a short lunch break. \nZoom access for those who cannot attend in person will also be provided.  For any questions or request for the Zoom link\, please contact us at tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com. \nThe agenda can be found at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Cp_emL9TVNmVVBtVQA-vfYoy7cUVRZf/edit
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-2024-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:CT Forest & Park Association’s headquarters\, 16 Meriden Road (Rte 66)\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20240920T230946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T231019Z
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SUMMARY:CT Chapter Chestnut Shucking Party Pot Luck
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the CT Forest and Park Association HQ at 16 Meriden Rd\, Rockfall on Thursday\, October 3rd anytime between 3 PM to 8 PM to collect all the chestnuts from the harvested burs\, and enjoy a friendly pot luck gathering.  Bring a dish or desert\, chestnut themed preferred but not required.  CFPA asks that we use compostable or recyclable products to limit waste.  Don’t forget to bring thick gloves or a couple of pair that can be doubled to handle the burs.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-chestnut-shucking-party-pot-luck/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CF&PA)\, 16 Meriden Road\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20240902T160356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T160356Z
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SUMMARY:CT Chapter Chestnut Walk at Bush Hill Preserve\, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Chestnut Walk at Bush Hill    Saturday\, September 7 at 1:00 p.m.\nMeet at the cider barn\, 330 Bush Hill Road\, Manchester and walk to our Chestnut tree gardens. Jack Swatt\, President of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation\, will describe the mission of the Foundation and show us the work that has been taking place. Volunteers have planted and weeded. This will be about a 1.5-mile walk round trip. More about the Foundation’s mission: “restoring a population of healthy chestnut trees to the eastern U.S. hardwood forest. A GCO (germplasm conservation orchard) contains seedlings from different mother trees…It’s an orchard collection of diverse wild American chestnut sources\, primarily native to Connecticut.” 
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-chestnut-walk-at-bush-hill-preserve-manchester/
LOCATION:Bush Hill Preserve\, 330 Bush Hill Rd\, Manchester\, CT
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20240622T133555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T133555Z
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SUMMARY:CT Chapter Middletown Backcross Orchard Inoculation
DESCRIPTION:In order to select the most resistant chestnut trees in our Backcross Orchards\, we test the trees by inoculating them with two strains of blight fungus.  We will be inoculating our Middletown Backcross Orchard at Higby Reservoir on Wednesday\, June 26th at 8:30 AM.  Since access to Higby Reservoir is restricted\, please contact us at CTChapter@tacf.org for directions to the orchard if you would like to help.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-middletown-backcross-orchard-inoculation/
LOCATION:Middletown Backcross Orchard\, Middle St.\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20240403T201653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T201653Z
UID:10001953-1716123600-1716134400@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Planting at Wilton Land Conservation Trust Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Land Conservation Trust Orchard at 183 Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton CT (Rain date – June 2nd\, same time) \nPlease bring work gloves and water.  Possibility of exposure to Poison Ivy and ticks so please wear appropriate clothing.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-planting-at-wilton-land-conservation-trust-orchard-2/
LOCATION:Wilton Land Conservation Trust GCO\, 183 Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20240403T200900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T200900Z
UID:10001952-1713607200-1713610800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Presentation on the Restoration of The American Chestnut sponsored by The White Memorial Conservation Center
DESCRIPTION:Jack Swatt stands next to a wild American chestnut tree in Seymour\, CT \nCT-TACF Presentation on the Restoration of The American Chestnut sponsored by The White Memorial Conservation Center \nMore than a century ago\, nearly 4 billion American chestnut trees were growing in the eastern U.S. They were among the largest\, tallest\, and fastest-growing trees. The wood was rot-resistant\, straight-grained\, and suitable for furniture\, fencing\, and building. The nuts fed billions of birds and animals. It was almost a perfect tree\, that is\, until a blight fungus killed it more than a century ago. The chestnut blight has been called the greatest ecological disaster to strike the world’s forests in all of history. The American chestnut tree survived all adversaries for 40 million years\, then disappeared within 40. Jack Swatt\, President of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation provides an overview of the history\, value\, blight impact\, and revival of this iconic tree. \n10:00 a.m.\, A. B. Ceder Room\, FREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses. Please pre-register online: American Chestnut Registration
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-presentation-on-the-restoration-of-the-american-chestnut-sponsored-by-the-white-memorial-conservation-center/
LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, 80 Whitehall Rd.\, Litchfield\, Connecticut\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20240202T204247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T204247Z
UID:10001929-1711274400-1711288800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting in person\, at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association in Rockfall/ Middletown. featuring a talk by Sara Fitzsimmons. The Spring Board Meeting will also follow the Annual Membership Meeting.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-annual-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CF&PA)\, 16 Meriden Road\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20231016T202605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T155632Z
UID:10001878-1699617600-1699624800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter - Fall Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Fall Board meeting of the CT Chapter of TACF will be held on Friday\, November 10th at 12:00 Noon.  The meeting will once again be held over Zoom.  The meeting is open to the public\, but please contact us at CTchapter@acf.org for access information.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-fall-board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230929T173404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T214849Z
UID:10001870-1697040000-1697054400@tacf.org
SUMMARY:Shucking party
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Harvest was very successful\, thanks to all the volunteers who braved all that rain! And now that we have all those burrs\, we need help get the nuts out! Come to our Shucking Party (bring gloves!) and help up open\, select\, list and track all the nuts coming from our CT chestnut trees to send to TACF for controlled plantings and research purposes.\nFeel free to bring Chestnut/Fall themed refreshment/baked goods to share to make it a tasty shucking party! \nCome anytime between 4 and 8 pm\, stay as little or as long as you want!
URL:https://tacf.org/event/shucking-party/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CF&PA)\, 16 Meriden Road\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230927T173849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T125220Z
UID:10001869-1696676400-1696687200@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter at Cheshire 3rd Annual Sustainability Fair
DESCRIPTION:Due to the rain\, the fair will be held in the Parks and Recreation building at 559 S Main Street. \nThe CT Chapter will be one of the exhibitors at the 3rd Annual Sustainability Fair in Cheshire CT! Come learn about our work to bring back the American Chestnut tree to our forests\, as well as enjoying music provided by Wry Bred and tasty snacks offered by the Soulfully Vegan Food Truck. \nMore information on the Coalition for A Sustainable Cheshire website.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-at-the-cheshire-3rd-annual-sustainability-fair/
LOCATION:Cheshire Parks and Recreation Building\, 559 S Main Street\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230925T202325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T224748Z
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SUMMARY:CT 40th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The American Chestnut Foundation is celebrating 40 years of research and restoration! \nConnecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in Hamden started to plant chestnuts as early as 1941\, and has been an incredible partner for the Foundation\, allowing fruitful collaborations between their scientists and TACF. It is therefore the ideal place to celebrate this anniversary amongst their multitudes of chestnut orchards! \nPlease join the CT Chapter at the Lockwood Farm for the following program: \n“Graves”\, one of the famous chestnut trees in CAES orchards \n\n1 pm: Guided tour of the chestnut orchards by CAES Assistant Agricultural Scientist Susanna Keriö\, TACF-CT Chapter President Jack Swatt\, and TACF-CT Chapter Outreach Coordinator Florian Carle\n2 pm: Screening of TACF’s new documentary film CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut outside\, under the Pavillon (bring chairs or blankets)\n3 pm: Self guided tour & hike at Sleeping Giant to see significant chestnut trees like “Sleeping Giant”\, “Graves” (photo)\, or “Mahogany” (maps will be provided)\n\n  \nAll interested people are invited. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station who generously welcomes us at their farm.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-40th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Lockwood Farm\, 890 Evergreen Avenue\, Hamden\,\, CT\, 06518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230816T211131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T174503Z
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SUMMARY:CT Chapter and the Friends of Indian Hill Cemetery showing of Clear Day Thunder at the Rockfall Foundation\, Middletown
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Indian Hill Cemetery in partnership with The Rockfall Foundation and Middletown Garden Club will be hosting a showing of TACF documentary\, Clear Day Thunder\, about the American Chestnut and the work being done to restore it. Attendees will also hear about The Indian Hill Cemetery plans to help in the American Chestnut rescue efforts by incorporating several seedlings along its tree walk and park-like grounds in this historic cemetery. A short Q&A session about the film and TACF’s work to restore the American chestnut will follow the screening. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Seating is limited so please sign up from the link below. \nhttps://rockfallfoundation.org/event/clear-day-thunder/
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-and-the-friends-of-indian-hill-cemetery-showing-of-clear-day-thunder-at-the-rockfall-foundation-middletown/
LOCATION:Rockfall Foundation\, 27 Washington St #2\, Middletown\, 06457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230617T130657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T131448Z
UID:10001842-1687683600-1687690800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Chestnut Hike in Wyantenock State Forest in Warren
DESCRIPTION:Wyantenock State Forest \nA previous timber harvest at this location has allowed chestnut sprouts to grow to flowering height.  On this hike we will search for the flowering chestnut trees.  We will also be holding an optional workshop to learn how to obtain samples to verify their pure American status as well as additional information to enter them in our database and become part of our Germplasm Committee.  These flowering trees are young\, but hopefully will continue to producing fertile nuts to plant in our Germplasm Conservation Orchards. \nMeet at the parking area just off of Rt. 341 (just north of intersection with Rt. 202).  Wear tick and/or bug protective clothing as some trees may be encountered off the trail and need some bushwacking to reach. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-chestnut-hike-in-wyantenock-state-forest-in-warren/
LOCATION:Wyantenock State Forest\, Warren Block\, 181 Woodville Rd\, Warren\, CT\, 06777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230617T130102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T130102Z
UID:10001840-1687888800-1687899600@tacf.org
SUMMARY:Durham\, CT Movie Screening: Clear Day Thunder\, Rescuing the American Chestnut
DESCRIPTION:The Coginchaug Outdoor Enrichment Center is very pleased to present this film in their new Korn Community Center on June 27th at 6:00 PM. \nJoin us for the film created by The American Chestnut Foundation. This film follows the demise and hopeful recovery of this amazing species. \nSeating is limited\, reserve you seats today at the following website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movie-screening-clear-day-thunder-rescuing-the-american-chestnut-tickets-651907271197?fbclid=IwAR0xbHTLDhfR_Qb4wj-zyGkBHv8NLsxaH6GH4zYXZQ4Lc169hd7QakkS-B0
URL:https://tacf.org/event/durham-ct-movie-screening-clear-day-thunder-rescuing-the-american-chestnut/
LOCATION:Korn Community Center\, 144 Pickett Ln\, Durham\, CT\, Durham\, CT\, 06422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230430T201754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T201815Z
UID:10001827-1683464400-1683475200@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Planting at Wilton Land Conservation Trust Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Land Conservation Trust Orchard at 183 Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton CT (Rain date – May 21st\, same time) \nPlease bring work gloves and water.  Possibility of exposure to Poison Ivy and ticks so please wear appropriate clothing.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-planting-at-wilton-land-conservation-trust-orchard/
LOCATION:Wilton Land Conservation Trust GCO\, 183 Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230430T200751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T201005Z
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SUMMARY:CT-TACF Planting at Denison Homestead Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Planting at the Denison Homestead Orchard\, 120 Pequotsepos Rd\, Mystic\, CT.  Meet at the Farmer’s Market area in the field (Not the Nature Center). \nPlease bring work gloves and water.  Possibility of exposure to Poison Ivy and ticks so please wear appropriate clothing.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-at-denison-homestead-orchard/
LOCATION:Denison Homestead\, 120 Pequotsepos Rd\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230207T194241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T194241Z
UID:10001798-1677004200-1677007800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:Talk: Restoration of the American Chestnut
DESCRIPTION:CT Chapter President Jack Swatt will give a talk on the restoration of the American Chestnut\, hosted by the Gardeners of Simsbury
URL:https://tacf.org/event/talk-restoration-of-the-american-chestnut/
LOCATION:Simsbury Library\, 725 Hopmeadow St\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230207T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T164517Z
UID:10001797-1682067600-1682089200@tacf.org
SUMMARY:Visit of the chestnut orchards at Deer Lake Lodge
DESCRIPTION:When the Deer Lake property was put up for sale\, Pathfinders\, Inc raised $4.75 million to preserve the property.  Events will include a tour by CT Chapter board member\, Michael Gaffey of the chestnut plantings that were coordinated prior to the sale.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/visit-of-the-chestnut-orchards-at-deer-lake-lodge/
LOCATION:Deer Lake Lodge\, 101 Paper Mill Rd\, Killingworth\, CT\, 06419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230207T185640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T185640Z
UID:10001795-1695254400-1695599999@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Exhibit at the 2023 Durham Fair\, CT
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the CT-TACF Chapter’s exhibit booth in the Discovery Center at the 2023 Durham Fair in Durham\, CT! \nWe will have a booth with a lot of information about our work in CT and a full presentation will be given on Friday afternoon.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-exhibit-at-the-2023-durham-fair-ct/
LOCATION:Durham Fair\, Durham Fair Grounds\, Durham\, CT\, 06422
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20230207T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T115914Z
UID:10001794-1681552800-1681560000@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-Chapter 2023 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting in person\, at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association in Rockfall/Middletown. \nRead the Meeting Agenda here and the 2023 Nominations for Officers and Board Members here. \nSocial hour starts at 9:00 with refreshments and the meeting will start promptly at 10:00. Following the meeting will be a lecture from Susanna Kerio of the CT Agricultural Experiment Station. \nThe Board of Directors meeting will follow the presentation after a short break. \nA Zoom link will be sent to board members. If you want to attend\, please email CT Chapter President Jack Swatt to receive the link at CTChapter@acf.org
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-2023-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:CT Forest & Park Association’s headquarters\, 16 Meriden Road (Rte 66)\, Rockfall\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20211023T131816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T131816Z
UID:10001672-1637323200-1637330400@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Chapter Fall Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Fall Board meeting of the CT Chapter of TACF will be held on Friday\, November 19th at 12:00 Noon.  The meeting will once again be held over Zoom given the continued pandemic.  The meeting is open to the public\, but please contact us at tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com for access information.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-chapter-fall-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20210904T132613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T132613Z
UID:10001663-1631350800-1631361600@tacf.org
SUMMARY:Deer Fence Installation at Manchester Land Conservation Trust GCO
DESCRIPTION:The Manchester Land Conservation Trust GCO was planted back in the spring\, but due to lack of fencing supplies due to COVID\, and a thunderstorm bringing a quick ending to our spring planting day\, installation of the fencing was put off to a later time.  Now that we have the supplies available\, come to see how well the seedlings are growing and help us install the protective fencing so that these seedlings can survive to flowering height and provide us with the nuts of future chestnut generations.  Bring work gloves and plenty of water.  Meet us up at the chestnut orchard which is close to the maintenance garage at the Bush Hill Preserve\, 330 Bush Hill Rd\, Manchester. \nWe have also teamed up with the Girl Scouts of CT to have scouts transplant American chestnut seedlings at the orchard. This will help them fulfill their Girl Scout Tree Promise of planting 5 million trees across the country in 5 years to help combat climate change.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/deer-fence-installation-at-manchester-land-conservation-trust-gco/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20210826T154232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T154232Z
UID:10001661-1632355200-1632700799@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Exhibit at the 2021 Durham Fair\, CT
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the CT-TACF Chapter’s exhibit booth in the Discovery Center at the 2021 Durham Fair in Durham\, CT from Thursday\, September 23 through Sunday\, September 26. We will be informing the public about our work to restore the American chestnut to the forests of Connecticut. Volunteers are needed\, so if you are a member who would like to staff the booth\, please contact Jack Swatt at the email below or 203-592-4686.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-exhibit-at-the-durham-fair-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Durham Fair\, Durham Fair Grounds\, Durham\, CT\, 06422
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20210707T010145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T010145Z
UID:10001656-1625990400-1626001200@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Gillette's Castle Pollination Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When an isolated American chestnut tree flowers without a nearby source of pollen\, the tree produces infertile nuts.  We have been helping these trees successfully reproduce by bringing pollen to the tree and manually pollenating the female flowers.  Join us this weekend to learn how to perform the pollinations at one of two pollination workshops.  Meet in the castle parking lot at 67 River Rd.\, East Haddam.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-gillettes-castle-pollination-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20210707T005749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T005749Z
UID:10001655-1625904000-1625914800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Roxbury Pollination Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When an isolated American chestnut tree flowers without a nearby source of pollen\, the tree produces infertile nuts.  We have been helping these trees successfully reproduce by bringing pollen to the tree and manually pollenating the female flowers.  Join us this weekend to learn how to perform the pollinations at one of two pollination workshops.  Park on Hemlock Rd near the intersection with Baker Rd. (Rt. 67).  After pollinating a tree on Baker Rd. we will drive to a second tree on W. Flag Swamp Rd.\, Roxbury.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-roxbury-pollination-workshop/
LOCATION:Hemlock Rd\,\, Roxbury\, 98 Hemlock Rd\, Roxbury\, CT\, 06783\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20210610T131652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T131652Z
UID:10001652-1624698000-1624705200@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Naugatuck SF\, Sanford Block Chestnut Hike
DESCRIPTION:A previous timber harvest at this location has potential for chestnut sprouts to grow to flowering height.  It is unknown if there are any chestnuts in this area\, but was suggested as a good place to look by a DEEP forester.  On this hike we will search for the flowering chestnut trees.  We will also be holding an optional workshop to learn how to obtain samples to verify their pure American status and additional information to enter them in our database.  Wear tick and/or bug protective clothing as some trees may be encountered off the trail and need some bushwacking to reach.  Meet at the Quinnipiac Trailhead off of Downs Rd.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-naugatuck-sf-sanford-block-chestnut-hike/
LOCATION:Sanford Block\, Naugatuck State Forest\, Quinnipiac Trailhead\, 2620 Downs Rd.\, Hamden\, CT\, 06518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20210609T212120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T212120Z
UID:10001651-1624179600-1624186800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Chestnut Hike in Wyantenock State Forest\, Warren
DESCRIPTION:A previous timber harvest at this location has allowed chestnut sprouts to grow to flowering height.  On this hike we will search for the flowering chestnut trees.  We will also be holding an optional workshop to learn how to obtain samples to verify their pure American status and additional information to enter them in our database.  These flowering trees are young\, but hopefully will soon be producing fertile nuts to plant in our Germplasm Conservation Orchards. \nMeet at the parking area just off of Rt. 341 (just north of intersection with Rt. 202).  Wear tick and/or bug protective clothing as some trees may be encountered off the trail and need some bushwacking to reach. \n  \n***UPDATE***  –  As of Friday afternoon\, 6/18\, I had not heard that the timber harvest has begun\, so I am assuming the parking lot will still be open when we get there Sunday morning. \n  \n 
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-chestnut-hike-in-wyantenock-state-forest-warren/
LOCATION:Wyantenock State Forest\, Warren Block\, 181 Woodville Rd\, Warren\, CT\, 06777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T111040
CREATED:20210507T164911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T164911Z
UID:10001648-1621688400-1621702800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:Chestnut planting – Wilton Land Conservation Trust GCO
DESCRIPTION:As the spring temperatures start to warm up\, it’s time to start planting our next generation of chestnut trees to help fulfill our mission of restoring the American chestnut.  We will gladly appreciate any help you would like to offer us. Please bring your own work gloves or any hand gardening tool\, as well as water for drinking. \nWe will be preparing and planting of a new GCO in the Wilton Land Conservation Trust \nRain date\, May 23rd\, same time. \nContact Jack Swatt at  jswattchestnut@gmail.com for more information if interested in helping.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-planting-wilton-land-conservation-trust-gco/
LOCATION:Wilton Land Conservation Trust\, 183 Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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