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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:20260428T124508
CREATED:20230207T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T164517Z
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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:20260428T124508
CREATED:20230207T185640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T185640Z
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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:20260428T124508
CREATED:20230207T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T115914Z
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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:20260428T124508
CREATED:20211023T131816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T131816Z
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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:20260428T124508
CREATED:20210904T132613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T132613Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20210826T154232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T154232Z
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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:20260428T124508
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
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:20260428T124508
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
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:20260428T124508
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20210507T164630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T164630Z
UID:10001647-1621155600-1621180800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:Chestnut planting – Manchester Land 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 Manchester Land Trust GCO/Bush Hill Preserve \nContact Jack Swatt at  jswattchestnut@gmail.com for more information if interested in helping.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-planting-manchester-land-trust-gco/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20210507T164424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T164424Z
UID:10001646-1621083600-1621094400@tacf.org
SUMMARY:Chestnut planting - Winchester Seed Orchard
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 2 new plots in the Winchester Seed Orchard/Hurlbut Field Preserve \nContact Jack Swatt at  jswattchestnut@gmail.com for more information if interested in helping.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-planting-winchester-seed-orchard/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20210507T163902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T163902Z
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SUMMARY:Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are looking for people with experience or serious interest in helping us establish new germplasm sources in our Germplasm Conservation orchards through grafting. \nLearn and practice chestnut grafting techniques with Jack Swatt\, President of the CT chapter. Contact jswattchestnut@ gmail.com to register. Space is limited so reservation is required.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/grafting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210515
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20210507T163403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T163403Z
UID:10001644-1620950400-1621036799@tacf.org
SUMMARY:Plantings demonstration - Stamford Land Trust
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. \nContact Jack Swatt at  jswattchestnut@gmail.com for more information if interested in helping.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/plantings-demonstration-stamford-land-trust/
LOCATION:Stamford Land Conservation Trust\, 22 1st St\,\, Stamford\, CT\, 06905\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20210501T164551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T164551Z
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SUMMARY:Chestnut Tree Hike in Nehantic State Forest hosted by the Lyme Land Trust.
DESCRIPTION:Chestnut Tree Hike in Nehantic State Forest hosted by the Lyme Land Trust. \nJoin Emery Gluck\, retired CT DEEP forester\, and Jack Swatt\, President of the CT Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation for a walk to see some of the largest surviving chestnut trees in Connecticut. Large chestnut trees are rarely seen since they were devastated by a blight 100 years ago. Emery Gluck will talk about forest history and explain the management of the forest. The hike will be about one-mile along the Goodwin Trail at Nehantic State Forest in East Lyme to reach these beautiful trees. Some off-trail hiking will be required to see the second tree. Most of the hike is generally easy terrain with a few ups and downs. Sturdy shoes are a must; a walking stick would be helpful as well. Bring water. \nSpace is limited. Reservations are required. Contact education@lymelandtrust.org to reserve a spot.  If the 10:00 AM Hike fills\, a second hike may be added. \nSocial distancing will be followed based on current policies. \nRain day is Sunday\, June 20 at 10 am.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-tree-hike-in-nehantic-state-forest-hosted-by-the-lyme-land-trust/
LOCATION:Nehantic State Forest\, 150 Holmes Rd\, East Lyme\, CT\, 06333
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20210303T143856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T143856Z
UID:10001630-1618048800-1618056000@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-Chapter 2020 Annual Meeting (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The CT Chapter will hold its 2021 Annual meeting virtually this year again. Topics discussed with be the nomination and election of Directors and Officers\, reports from the various committees (Orchard management\, Outreach and Education\, Research\, Communications)\, and a presentation by Leila Pinchot\, Research Ecologist at the US Forest Service on “Restoring American Chestnut to Working Forests”. The full agenda can be found on the Organizational Material page here. \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 tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-2020-annual-meeting-online/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20210203T160510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T160510Z
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SUMMARY:THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT  Can we restore this once dominant tree back to the forests of Connecticut?
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Program hosted By Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut (ELCCT) \n  \nSaturday\, March 13\, 2021\n10:00am – 11:00am\nFREE\nFormat: Virtual via ZOOM (link sent after registration) \nVirtually join Jack Swatt\, President of the CT Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation for an informative talk about the American Chestnut tree. The American chestnut was a reliable provider of food and shelter for wildlife as well as Native and Early Americans until an introduced blight fungus crippled the species in the early 20th century.  Learn about the history of the American chestnut\, it’s decline and the efforts currently underway to try and restore this keystone species back to the forests of Connecticut. \nJack Swatt has been a member of The American Chestnut Foundation since 1993.  He received a B.S. in Biological Sciences from UConn in 1983\, an M.S. in Chemistry from CCSU in 1992 and graduated from the Albany Medical College Physician Assistant Program in 1996.  He currently is employed by The Hospital of Central Connecticut as a Physician Assistant in Hospitalist Medicine. \nJack has planted several Restoration Chestnuts on his property in Wolcott\, CT and monitors several native American Chestnut trees found in Naugatuck State Forest.  He is also an active volunteer for the Wolcott Fire Dept. Co. #2\, CT DEEP (monitoring wintering eagles and Whip-poor-wills)\, Audubon CT\, CT Audubon\, NH Audubon\, the Loon Preservation Committee and the Society to Protect New Hampshire Forests (aka the Forest Society). \n*To pre-register for this virtual event\, please contact Erin O’Connell at eoconnell@elcct.org or 860.583.1234 by Friday\, March 12\, 2021.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/the-american-chestnut-can-we-restore-this-once-dominant-tree-back-to-the-forests-of-connecticut/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20201106T183901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T183901Z
UID:10001609-1607162400-1607166000@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT DEEP presentation on the American Chestnut in CT
DESCRIPTION:The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will present an online program on the American Chestnut in CT on December 5th at 10:00 AM.  Those who wish to participate in this event must register on the DEEP website prior to the event. \n“Join The American Chestnut Foundation’s New England Regional Science Coordinator\, Kendra Collins\, and CT Chapter President Jack Swatt for an overview of on-going restoration efforts to save the American chestnut. Kendra will walk attendees through TACF’s science plan for rescuing the species and Jack will share how the local CT Chapter is helping to put those plans into action.”
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-deep-presentation-on-the-american-chestnut-in-ct-2/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20201106T183901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T210158Z
UID:10001608-1607162400-1607166000@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT DEEP presentation on the American Chestnut in CT
DESCRIPTION:The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will present an online program on the American Chestnut in CT on December 5th at 10:00 AM.  Those who wish to participate in this event must register on the DEEP website prior to the event. \n“Join The American Chestnut Foundation’s New England Regional Science Coordinator\, Kendra Collins\, and CT Chapter President Jack Swatt for an overview of on-going restoration efforts to save the American chestnut. Kendra will walk attendees through TACF’s science plan for rescuing the species and Jack will share how the local CT Chapter is helping to put those plans into action.”
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-deep-presentation-on-the-american-chestnut-in-ct/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20201022T213448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T213448Z
UID:10001607-1605866400-1605873600@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Fall 2020 Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The CT-TACF Chapter will be holding its Fall Board Meeting virtually on Zoom. The agenda for the meeting\, as well as all previous minutes are available here. \nTo receive the Zoom link\, or for instructions on how join the Board Meeting\, please contact us at tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-fall-board-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20201022T213448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T213457Z
UID:10001606-1605866400-1605873600@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Fall 2020 Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The CT-TACF Chapter will be holding its Fall Board Meeting virtually on Zoom. The agenda for the meeting\, as well as all previous minutes are available here. \nTo receive the Zoom link\, or for instructions on how join the Board Meeting\, please contact us at tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-fall-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20200617T024445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T024445Z
UID:10001579-1594461600-1594468800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Chestnut Hike at Nehantic State Forest\, East Lyme
DESCRIPTION:The chestnut trees along the Goodwin Trail at Nehantic State Forest in East Lyme are among the largest surviving American chestnut trees in Connecticut.  We will take about a one mile hike along the trail to observe these beautiful trees during their peak flowering.  Some off trail hiking will be required to see the second tree.  Meet at the parking area at the end of Holmes Rd.  Bring plenty of drinking water and comfortable hiking shoes.  Please bring a mask as all current social distancing rules will be utilized for everyone’s safety.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-chestnut-hike-at-nehantic-state-forest-east-lyme-2/
LOCATION:Nehantic State Forest\, 150 Holmes Rd\, East Lyme\, CT\, 06333
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20200617T024445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T024445Z
UID:10001578-1594461600-1594468800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Chestnut Hike at Nehantic State Forest\, East Lyme
DESCRIPTION:The chestnut trees along the Goodwin Trail at Nehantic State Forest in East Lyme are among the largest surviving American chestnut trees in Connecticut.  We will take about a one mile hike along the trail to observe these beautiful trees during their peak flowering.  Some off trail hiking will be required to see the second tree.  Meet at the parking area at the end of Holmes Rd.  Bring plenty of drinking water and comfortable hiking shoes.  Please bring a mask as all current social distancing rules will be utilized for everyone’s safety.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-chestnut-hike-at-nehantic-state-forest-east-lyme/
LOCATION:Nehantic State Forest\, 150 Holmes Rd\, East Lyme\, CT\, 06333
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20200617T022540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T022540Z
UID:10001577-1593252000-1593259200@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Chestnut hike at Bull Hill Preserve\, Thompson
DESCRIPTION:CT-TACF and the Wyndham Land Trust will be co-sponsoring a chestnut walk  at WLT’s Bull  Hill  Preserve  in Thompson  CT  on  June  27th  at 10:00  AM.  Meet  in  the  parking  area on Bull Hill Rd.  We will be taking a short easy hike to the viewpoint at the top of Bull Hill.  A recent timber harvest opened up the canopy for chestnut sprouts to flourish in the increased sunlight.  Last fall an American chestnut full of burs was found right along the trail.  Since the nuts were fertile\, at least one other chestnut tree in the area is flowering to provide pollen for the nut-producing tree.  Join us as we check in on last year’s nut producing tree and search the cleared summit for additional flowering American chestnuts.  Bring plenty of drinking water\, comfortable hiking shoes and your love of the great outdoors.  Please bring a mask as all current social distancing rules will be utilized for everyone’s safety.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-chestnut-hike-at-bull-hill-preserve-thompson-2/
LOCATION:Wyndham LT Bull Hill Preserve\, 190 Bull Hill Rd\, Thompson\, CT\, 06281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20200617T022540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T033308Z
UID:10001576-1593252000-1593259200@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Chestnut hike at Bull Hill Preserve\, Thompson
DESCRIPTION:CT-TACF and the Wyndham Land Trust will be co-sponsoring a chestnut walk  at WLT’s Bull  Hill  Preserve  in Thompson  CT  on  June  27th  at 10:00  AM.  Meet  in  the  parking  area on Bull Hill Rd.  We will be taking a short easy hike to the viewpoint at the top of Bull Hill.  A recent timber harvest opened up the canopy for chestnut sprouts to flourish in the increased sunlight.  Last fall an American chestnut full of burs was found right along the trail.  Since the nuts were fertile\, at least one other chestnut tree in the area is flowering to provide pollen for the nut-producing tree.  Join us as we check in on last year’s nut producing tree and search the cleared summit for additional flowering American chestnuts.  Bring plenty of drinking water\, comfortable hiking shoes and your love of the great outdoors.  Please bring a mask as all current social distancing rules will be utilized for everyone’s safety.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-chestnut-hike-at-bull-hill-preserve-thompson/
LOCATION:Wyndham LT Bull Hill Preserve\, 190 Bull Hill Rd\, Thompson\, CT\, 06281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20200306T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T191049Z
UID:10001553-1588413600-1588438800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Annual Membership Meeting 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the CT-TACF Chapter will be held on Saturday\, May 2 at 10:00AM.  \nBecause of the COVID-19 epidemic the meeting will be held remotely via TACF’s Zoom account. For instructions on how to link into the meeting through your computer or phone please contact us at tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com. \nFeatured guest speaker will be TACF New England Regional Science Coordinator\, Kendra Collins\, who will give a presentation on American chestnut tree identification. Lunch will be on your own\, from your own kitchen\, or take out if you can get someone to deliver. \nThe Board of Directors meeting will follow the presentation after a short break.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-annual-membership-meeting-2020-2/
LOCATION:CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20200306T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T010519Z
UID:10001552-1588413600-1588438800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Annual Membership Meeting 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the CT-TACF Chapter will be held on Saturday\, May 2 at 10:00AM.  \nBecause of the COVID-19 epidemic the meeting will be held remotely via TACF’s Zoom account. For instructions on how to link into the meeting through your computer or phone please contact us at tacf.ctchapter@gmail.com. \nFeatured guest speaker will be TACF New England Regional Science Coordinator\, Kendra Collins\, who will give a presentation on American chestnut tree identification. Lunch will be on your own\, from your own kitchen\, or take out if you can get someone to deliver. \nThe Board of Directors meeting will follow the presentation after a short break.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-annual-membership-meeting-2020/
LOCATION:CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124508
CREATED:20191027T180808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191027T180900Z
UID:10001522-1573995600-1573999200@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Hosts American Chestnut Presentation at Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury
DESCRIPTION:Come hear about the current status of the American chestnut and The American Chestnut Foundation’s efforts to restore this iconic species on Sunday\, November 17th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.  For more information\, email chapter president Jack Swatt or call 203-592-4686. \nCo-Sponsored by the Roxbury Land Trust
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-hosts-american-chestnut-presentation-at-minor-memorial-library-in-roxbury/
LOCATION:Minor Memorial Library Roxbury\, 23 South St.\, Roxbury\, CT\, 06783\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
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