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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20201106T183901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T183901Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20201106T183901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T210158Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20201022T213448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T213448Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
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:20260428T140916
CREATED:20200617T024445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T024445Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20200617T022540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T022540Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
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:20260428T140916
CREATED:20200306T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T191049Z
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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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20191027T180808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191027T180900Z
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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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20191027T180808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191027T180808Z
UID:10001523-1573995600-1573999200@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-2/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20191027T174150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T183021Z
UID:10001520-1574416800-1574424000@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Fall Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The CT-TACF Chapter will be holding its Fall Board Meeting at the CT Forest and Parks Headquarters on Friday\, November 22 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM.  The meeting is open to all members. Lunch will be available but if you plan to attend please RSVP via email to Jack Swatt so we can plan accordingly.  Also\, please share any dietary restrictions.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/2019-ct-chapter-fall-board-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20191027T174150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191027T174150Z
UID:10001521-1574416800-1574424000@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Fall Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The CT-TACF Chapter will be holding its Fall Board Meeting at the CT Forest and Parks Headquarters on Friday\, November 22 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM.  The meeting is open to all members. Lunch will be available but if you plan to attend please RSVP via email to Jack Swatt so we can plan accordingly.  Also\, please share any dietary restrictions.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/2019-ct-chapter-fall-board-meeting-2/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190619T194628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T194628Z
UID:10001464-1561032000-1561046400@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Volunteer opportunity at Litchfield Hills Orchard
DESCRIPTION:This Thursday\, June 20th  we will be inoculating the Litchfield Hills orchard with two strains of the blight fungus to determine each tree’s tolerance to chestnut blight.  We could use a few volunteers to help with the inoculation process.  The work will involve bending and kneeling to access the trunks of the trees\, making a small hole in the bark\, applying the fungus culture media and covering the inoculation site.  Heavy rain will postpone the event but showers or light rain will not.  Bring work gloves and clothing suitable for gardening work.  Gardening knee pads may be helpful as well.  For questions or other information contact Jack Swatt at 203-592-4686. \nDATE: Thursday\, June 20th \nTIME: 12:00 NOON \nLOCATION: Litchfield Hills Audubon’s Wigwam Brook Sanctuary is located on the corner of Rt. 254 and Lipeika Rd.  Parking is in the lot off Lipeika Rd. \nDIRECTIONS: \nFrom Route 8 Northbound\, take Exit 38 and turn left onto Waterbury Rd.  Continue straight onto S. Main St. Thomaston.  Turn left onto Route 254 North in Thomaston\, approx. 6.0 miles to Wigwam Brook Sanctuary. \nTurn left onto Lipeika Rd. Park in the parking lot.\nFrom Route 118\, take Route 254 South approx. 1.0 mile to Wigwam Brook Sanctuary. \nTurn right onto Lipeika Rd. Park in the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-volunteer-opportunity-at-litchfield-hills-orchard/
LOCATION:Litchfield Hills Audubon Wigwam Brook Preserve\, 16 Lipeika Rd.\, Litchfield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190619T194628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T194628Z
UID:10001465-1561032000-1561046400@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Volunteer opportunity at Litchfield Hills Orchard
DESCRIPTION:This Thursday\, June 20th  we will be inoculating the Litchfield Hills orchard with two strains of the blight fungus to determine each tree’s tolerance to chestnut blight.  We could use a few volunteers to help with the inoculation process.  The work will involve bending and kneeling to access the trunks of the trees\, making a small hole in the bark\, applying the fungus culture media and covering the inoculation site.  Heavy rain will postpone the event but showers or light rain will not.  Bring work gloves and clothing suitable for gardening work.  Gardening knee pads may be helpful as well.  For questions or other information contact Jack Swatt at 203-592-4686. \nDATE: Thursday\, June 20th \nTIME: 12:00 NOON \nLOCATION: Litchfield Hills Audubon’s Wigwam Brook Sanctuary is located on the corner of Rt. 254 and Lipeika Rd.  Parking is in the lot off Lipeika Rd. \nDIRECTIONS: \nFrom Route 8 Northbound\, take Exit 38 and turn left onto Waterbury Rd.  Continue straight onto S. Main St. Thomaston.  Turn left onto Route 254 North in Thomaston\, approx. 6.0 miles to Wigwam Brook Sanctuary. \nTurn left onto Lipeika Rd. Park in the parking lot.\nFrom Route 118\, take Route 254 South approx. 1.0 mile to Wigwam Brook Sanctuary. \nTurn right onto Lipeika Rd. Park in the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-volunteer-opportunity-at-litchfield-hills-orchard-2/
LOCATION:Litchfield Hills Audubon Wigwam Brook Preserve\, 16 Lipeika Rd.\, Litchfield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190601T113024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190601T113024Z
UID:10001461-1569456000-1569801599@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Exhibit at the 2019 Durham Fair\, CT
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the CT-TACF Chapter’s exhibit booth at the 2019 Durham Fair in Durham\, CT from Thursday\, September 26 through Sunday\, September 29. 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-2/
LOCATION:Durham Fair\, Durham Fair Grounds\, Durham\, CT\, 06422
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190601T113024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T195223Z
UID:10001460-1569456000-1569801599@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Exhibit at the 2019 Durham Fair\, CT
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the CT-TACF Chapter’s exhibit booth at the 2019 Durham Fair in Durham\, CT from Thursday\, September 26 through Sunday\, September 29. 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/
LOCATION:Durham Fair\, Durham Fair Grounds\, Durham\, CT\, 06422
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190601T112748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190601T112748Z
UID:10001459-1566727200-1566748800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Exhibit at the Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the CT-TACF Chapter’s exhibit booth at the 2019 Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair in Wilton\, CT on Sunday\, August 25 beginning at 10:00AM. We will be informing the public of 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\, email chapter president Jack Swatt or call 203-592-4686.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/cannon-grange-agricultural-fair-2/
LOCATION:Cannon Grange Hall\, 25 Cannon Rd\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190601T112748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T154149Z
UID:10001458-1566727200-1566748800@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Exhibit at the Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the CT-TACF Chapter’s exhibit booth at the 2019 Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair in Wilton\, CT on Sunday\, August 25 beginning at 10:00AM. We will be informing the public of 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\, email chapter president Jack Swatt or call 203-592-4686.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/cannon-grange-agricultural-fair/
LOCATION:Cannon Grange Hall\, 25 Cannon Rd\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190410T162131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T162131Z
UID:10001437-1566635400-1566642600@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Hosts American Chestnut Presentation at Sessions Woods
DESCRIPTION:Come hear about the current status of the American chestnut and The American Chestnut Foundation’s efforts to restore this iconic species on Saturday\, August 24 from 8:30-10:30AM. After the presentation\, we will walk some nearby trails in hopes of finding remnant American chestnut trees still growing in the forest. Bring plenty of water to drink and appropriate footwear. For more information\, email chapter president Jack Swatt or call 203-592-4686.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-american-chestnut-presentation-at-sessions-woods-2/
LOCATION:Sessions Woods WMA\, 341 Milford St.\, Burlington\, CT\, 06013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190410T162131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T154111Z
UID:10001436-1566635400-1566642600@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Hosts American Chestnut Presentation at Sessions Woods
DESCRIPTION:Come hear about the current status of the American chestnut and The American Chestnut Foundation’s efforts to restore this iconic species on Saturday\, August 24 from 8:30-10:30AM. After the presentation\, we will walk some nearby trails in hopes of finding remnant American chestnut trees still growing in the forest. Bring plenty of water to drink and appropriate footwear. For more information\, email chapter president Jack Swatt or call 203-592-4686.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-american-chestnut-presentation-at-sessions-woods/
LOCATION:Sessions Woods WMA\, 341 Milford St.\, Burlington\, CT\, 06013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190410T160842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T160842Z
UID:10001435-1561802400-1561809600@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF American Chestnut Presentation at White Memorial Conservation Center
DESCRIPTION:*** NOTE – Change in start time to 10:00 AM*** \nWhite Memorial Conservation Center has been a longtime partner with TACF and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) and has hosted many early plantings for both organizations. Dr. Arthur Graves planted the first chestnut orchard on White Memorial’s property in 1944. Come to hear a presentation of the current status of the American chestnut and TACF’s efforts to restore this iconic species. After the presentation we will walk to the nearby TACF and CAES plantings from 1995-1997 and search some of the nearby trails to hopefully find remnant American chestnut sprouts still growing in their forests. Bring plenty of drinking water and appropriate footwear.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-american-chestnut-presentation-at-white-memorial-conservation-center-2/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190410T160842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T193643Z
UID:10001434-1561802400-1561809600@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF American Chestnut Presentation at White Memorial Conservation Center
DESCRIPTION:*** NOTE – Change in start time to 10:00 AM*** \nWhite Memorial Conservation Center has been a longtime partner with TACF and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) and has hosted many early plantings for both organizations. Dr. Arthur Graves planted the first chestnut orchard on White Memorial’s property in 1944. Come to hear a presentation of the current status of the American chestnut and TACF’s efforts to restore this iconic species. After the presentation we will walk to the nearby TACF and CAES plantings from 1995-1997 and search some of the nearby trails to hopefully find remnant American chestnut sprouts still growing in their forests. Bring plenty of drinking water and appropriate footwear.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-tacf-american-chestnut-presentation-at-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190331T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190108T175301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T175301Z
UID:10001377-1554024600-1554051600@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Chapter Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the CT-TACF Chapter will be held on Sunday\, March 31 at 10:00AM (opening reception at 9:30AM) at the CT Forest & Park Association’s (CFPA) Headquarters\, 16 Meriden Rd\, Rockfall\, CT. Featured guest speaker will be TACF Director of Science\, Dr. Jared Westbrook\, who will present “Finishing Selection in Backcross Seed Orchards and Diversifying Transgenic Populations.” There will also be an opportunity to tour the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s chestnut orchards where the Clapper and Graves trees are located. Those who want to participate in the tour should either meet at the CFPA parking lot at 7:30AM to carpool\, or meet the group at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s Lockwood Farm at 890 Evergreen Avenue in Hamden at 8:00AM. \nThis event has been pre-approved for 1 CEU credit for Connecticut DEEP’s Certified Forest Practitioners Program. \nDr. Jared Westbrook\, TACF Director of Science
URL:https://tacf.org/event/connecticut-chapter-annual-meeting-2/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190331T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20190108T175301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T142806Z
UID:10001376-1554024600-1554051600@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT-TACF Chapter Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the CT-TACF Chapter will be held on Sunday\, March 31 at 10:00AM (opening reception at 9:30AM) at the CT Forest & Park Association’s (CFPA) Headquarters\, 16 Meriden Rd\, Rockfall\, CT. Featured guest speaker will be TACF Director of Science\, Dr. Jared Westbrook\, who will present “Finishing Selection in Backcross Seed Orchards and Diversifying Transgenic Populations.” There will also be an opportunity to tour the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s chestnut orchards where the Clapper and Graves trees are located. Those who want to participate in the tour should either meet at the CFPA parking lot at 7:30AM to carpool\, or meet the group at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s Lockwood Farm at 890 Evergreen Avenue in Hamden at 8:00AM. \nThis event has been pre-approved for 1 CEU credit for Connecticut DEEP’s Certified Forest Practitioners Program. \nDr. Jared Westbrook\, TACF Director of Science
URL:https://tacf.org/event/connecticut-chapter-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190225
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20181015T171032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T171032Z
UID:10001345-1550707200-1551052799@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Exhibit at the 2019 CT Flower and Garden Show
DESCRIPTION:If you are tired of looking out your windows at snow and dormant gardens and want to dream of warmer spring days\, then schedule a visit to the CT Flower Show at the Hartford Convention Center.  While there\, stop by and visit CT-TACF Chapter display and learn about our latest efforts to bring the American chestnut tree back to its native range forest. \nhttps://ctflowershow.com/
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-exhibit-at-the-2019-ct-flower-and-garden-show-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Convention Center\, 100 Columbus Blvd\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190225
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20181015T171032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T193518Z
UID:10001344-1550707200-1551052799@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Exhibit at the 2019 CT Flower and Garden Show
DESCRIPTION:If you are tired of looking out your windows at snow and dormant gardens and want to dream of warmer spring days\, then schedule a visit to the CT Flower Show at the Hartford Convention Center.  While there\, stop by and visit CT-TACF Chapter display and learn about our latest efforts to bring the American chestnut tree back to its native range forest. \nhttps://ctflowershow.com/
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-exhibit-at-the-2019-ct-flower-and-garden-show/
LOCATION:Connecticut Convention Center\, 100 Columbus Blvd\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Swatt":MAILTO:jswattchestnut@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140916
CREATED:20181015T164909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T164909Z
UID:10001343-1542366000-1542373200@tacf.org
SUMMARY:CT Chapter Fall Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The CT-TACF Chapter will be holding its Fall Board Meeting at the CT Forest and Parks Headquarters on Friday\, November 16 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.  The meeting is open to all members. Lunch will be available but if you plan to attend please RSVP to Jack Swatt (jswattchestnut@gmail.com) so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/ct-chapter-fall-board-meeting-2/
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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