On June 9, the CT Chapter will have an orchard demonstration at the Salem Backcross Orchard from 9:00AM - 11:00AM, hosted by CT Chapter board member, David Bingham. First we will tour the backcross orchard he established on his property in 2006. At this time of year many of the larger sized trees will be […]
On June 9, the CT Chapter will have an orchard demonstration at the Salem Backcross Orchard from 9:00AM - 11:00AM, hosted by CT Chapter board member, David Bingham. First we will tour the backcross orchard he established on his property in 2006. At this time of year many of the larger sized trees will be […]
Join us for an educational walk at Naugatuck State Forest to look for flowering native American chestnut trees. TACF is attempting to increase our search for these trees for several upcoming projects including; the establishment of Germplasm Conservation Orchards, testing native chestnut genetic diversity, and collecting pollen to establish resistant transgenic American chestnut […]
Join us for an educational walk at Naugatuck State Forest to look for flowering native American chestnut trees. TACF is attempting to increase our search for these trees for several upcoming projects including; the establishment of Germplasm Conservation Orchards, testing native chestnut genetic diversity, and collecting pollen to establish resistant transgenic American chestnut […]
Come visit the CT Chapter's exhibit booth at the 2018 Durham Fair in Durham, CT from Thursday, September 27 through Sunday, September 30. We will be informing the public on 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 […]
Come visit the CT Chapter's exhibit booth at the 2018 Durham Fair in Durham, CT from Thursday, September 27 through Sunday, September 30. We will be informing the public on 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 […]
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 (moc.liamg@tuntsehcttawsj) so we can plan accordingly.
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 (moc.liamg@tuntsehcttawsj) so we can plan accordingly.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*** NOTE - Change in start time to 10:00 AM*** White 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 […]
*** NOTE - Change in start time to 10:00 AM*** White 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]