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 […]
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. To receive the Zoom link, or for instructions on how join the Board Meeting, please contact us at moc.liamg@retpahctc.fcat.
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. To receive the Zoom link, or for instructions on how join the Board Meeting, please contact us at moc.liamg@retpahctc.fcat.
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. “Join The American Chestnut Foundation’s New England Regional Science Coordinator, Kendra […]
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. “Join The American Chestnut Foundation’s New England Regional Science Coordinator, Kendra […]
A Virtual Program hosted By Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut (ELCCT) Saturday, March 13, 2021 10:00am – 11:00am FREE Format: Virtual via ZOOM (link sent after registration) Virtually 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are looking for people with experience or serious interest in helping us establish new germplasm sources in our Germplasm Conservation orchards through grafting. Learn 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.
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 […]
