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 […]
Hike along a trail with various identified tree species, see native American chestnut trees, and backcross breed chestnut trees, the tabletop overlook, rock quarry remains, wetlands, ledges and an old homestead stone foundation, located in the Plainfield part of Pachaug State Forest. Approximately 2 miles. Sponsored by the Friends of Pachaug Forest, friendsofpachaugforest.org. Meet at […]
Save the date for American Chestnut Day at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville! The National TACF office and the NC/SC Chapter will be hosting a Chestnut Day at the NC Arboretum in Asheville. There will be speakers on the chestnut breeding program by TACF staff, and related backyard forestry, a poster session for students, […]
Slow and Steady Wins the Race: How Breeding has Improved Disease Resistance in Loblolly Pine and Prospects for American ChestnutJoin us on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat.Our special guest, Dr. Trevor Walker, Assistant Professor of Forest Genetics and Co-Director of the Cooperative Tree […]
17th Annual WV Chestnut Festival in RowlesburgThe 17th Annual American Chestnut Festival will be held Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Rowlesburg, West Virginia. For more information, download the 2025 flyer or visit the official website at WVChestnutFestival.com The line-up for the festival is as follows: 9:00-11:00 am. River City Cafe in the historic Rowlesburg […]
JOIN US to finish trimming out unwanted tree saplings and scattered briars that are mixed in our full American Chestnut breeding trees. Bring hand pruner saws, or small chain saws, hand pruners, leather gloves, water, snacks, and lunch. The full American chestnut trees in this orchard are preserved from a variety of native sources. We […]
If we are going to save the American chestnut, we'll need help planting LOTS of them! We'll either be planting trees or nuts, using shovels, post-hole augers, and/or other hand tools. Come prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes (no crocs, sorry!), Join us to plant […]
All are welcome! Please send agenda items to Kathy.
SAVE THE DATE! – SUNDAY OCT. 19, 2025 • 1 – 6 PM Join Us At The Maryland American Chestnut Festival MILKHOUSE BREWERY 8253 DOLLYHYDE RD MT. AIRY, MD 21771 Join us for the 1st Maryland American Chestnut Festival! Discover the remarkable work being done by the Maryland Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation to […]