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SUMMARY:Chestnut Trees in DuPont State Forest
DESCRIPTION:The progress of national and local efforts to develop blight-resistant chestnut trees will be outlined Friday\, June 23\, at 1:30 p.m. at the Cedar Mountain Community Center. The event is open to the public and sponsored the Friends of DuPont Forest. \nDon Surrette\, a native of Transylvania County and board member of the Carolina chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation\, will describe the 35-year-old campaign to save the iconic hardwood and its current momentum in this area. \nIn particular\, he will report on the experimental plantings of several hundred of the fungus-resistant hybrids begun in 2010 in DuPont State Recreational Forest. \nThese experimental plantings are being maintained and monitored by volunteers who trim competing vegetation and check each tree for growth and signs of infection by the blight fungus. \nCedar Mountain Community Center is located at 10635 Greenville Hwy in Cedar Mountain\, just west of the Cedar Mountain Fire Department near the intersection of US Hwy276 with Cascade Lake Road.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-trees-dupont-state-forest/
LOCATION:Cedar Mountain Community Center\, 10635 Greenville Hwy\, Cedar Mountain\, NC\, 28718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Goodridge":MAILTO:ruth.goodridge@acf.org
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SUMMARY:Chestnut Trees in DuPont State Forest
DESCRIPTION:The progress of national and local efforts to develop blight-resistant chestnut trees will be outlined Friday\, June 23\, at 1:30 p.m. at the Cedar Mountain Community Center. The event is open to the public and sponsored the Friends of DuPont Forest. \nDon Surrette\, a native of Transylvania County and board member of the Carolina chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation\, will describe the 35-year-old campaign to save the iconic hardwood and its current momentum in this area. \nIn particular\, he will report on the experimental plantings of several hundred of the fungus-resistant hybrids begun in 2010 in DuPont State Recreational Forest. \nThese experimental plantings are being maintained and monitored by volunteers who trim competing vegetation and check each tree for growth and signs of infection by the blight fungus. \nCedar Mountain Community Center is located at 10635 Greenville Hwy in Cedar Mountain\, just west of the Cedar Mountain Fire Department near the intersection of US Hwy276 with Cascade Lake Road.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-trees-dupont-state-forest-2/
LOCATION:Cedar Mountain Community Center\, 10635 Greenville Hwy\, Cedar Mountain\, NC\, 28718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Goodridge":MAILTO:ruth.goodridge@acf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215017
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T133338Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration in Meadowview\, VA
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch will hold its 8th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration on Saturday\, October 14\, 2017\, 1:00-5:00PM at the Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory. “The Celebration provides a rare opportunity to see the expansion of resources at the Research Farm where blight resistant trees are being developed in order to restore the American Chestnut to our forests” said Stan Tucker\, president of SWVA Restoration Branch. Construction of new greenhouses is underway in addition to an operations building that was recently completed. These facilities will enable efficient production of containerized chestnut seedlings for the breeding program. \nThe Celebration is an opportunity for the public to learn about current restoration efforts while taking a hayride through the orchard. New genomics selection methods will be described that are being developed to evaluate blight resistance and to select the best parents for seed production. \nSample fresh roasted chestnuts and foods made with chestnuts\, enjoy freshly pressed apple cider\, and taste locally brewed chestnut beer. This year we will offer a limited number of handcrafted chestnut walking sticks. In addition\, T-shirts celebrating the Meadowview facilities will be available. \nThe Pointer Brothers acoustic trio will be back to deliver their entertaining mix of bluegrass\, country\, and folk. A variety of creative activities for kids will be offered. \nPotentially-blight resistant chestnut seedlings will be raffled along with merchandise contributed by local merchants and door prizes will be presented. Free admission\, rain or shine\, come see us grow! \nThe Celebration is sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch of the Virginia Chapter of TACF. For more information email SWVABranch@acf.org or call (276) 944-4631. \nMembership – One of the best ways to support American chestnut restoration is to join or renew your membership in The American Chestnut Foundation. Regular membership at the $40 level includes TACF e-newsletters\, the bi-monthly The Journal magazine\, a special TACF car decal\, and membership in one of our state chapters. Membership at the Sponsorship level ($300 and above) includes all the above benefits plus potentially blight-resistant Restoration Chestnut 1.0 seeds. Another way you can contribute is by signing up to volunteer. Come to the Celebration to learn about volunteer opportunities. Membership details can be found at www.tacf.org and will be available at the event. \nAbout The American Chestnut Foundation – In 1983\, a dedicated group of scientists formed The American Chestnut Foundation and began a special breeding process which\, in 2005\, produced the first potentially blight-resistant American-type trees suitable for widespread testing called Restoration Chestnuts 1.0. Now assisted by almost 6\,000 members and volunteers in 16 state chapters\, TACF has developed a sophisticated chestnut breeding program with over 300 breeding orchards located throughout the eastern US. The mission of The American Chestnut Foundation is to restore the American chestnut tree to its native range. \nDirections to Glenn C. Price Research Farm\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA 24361: Take I-81 exit 22; if traveling northbound\, take a right at end of ramp\, if traveling southbound\, take a left; Travel ½ mile on Enterprise Road\, take a left on Lee Highway (US-11); Travel 1 ¼ mile\, take a right on Hawthorne Drive\, and travel ½ mile to Glenn C. Price Research Farm on right; just beyond Indoor Farms Greenhouses.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/8th-annual-chestnut-restoration-celebration-meadowview-va/
LOCATION:Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory at Meadowview Research Farm\, Meadowview\, VA\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA\, 24361\, United States
CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Goodridge":MAILTO:ruth.goodridge@acf.org
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration in Meadowview\, VA
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch will hold its 8th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration on Saturday\, October 14\, 2017\, 1:00-5:00PM at the Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory. “The Celebration provides a rare opportunity to see the expansion of resources at the Research Farm where blight resistant trees are being developed in order to restore the American Chestnut to our forests” said Stan Tucker\, president of SWVA Restoration Branch. Construction of new greenhouses is underway in addition to an operations building that was recently completed. These facilities will enable efficient production of containerized chestnut seedlings for the breeding program. \nThe Celebration is an opportunity for the public to learn about current restoration efforts while taking a hayride through the orchard. New genomics selection methods will be described that are being developed to evaluate blight resistance and to select the best parents for seed production. \nSample fresh roasted chestnuts and foods made with chestnuts\, enjoy freshly pressed apple cider\, and taste locally brewed chestnut beer. This year we will offer a limited number of handcrafted chestnut walking sticks. In addition\, T-shirts celebrating the Meadowview facilities will be available. \nThe Pointer Brothers acoustic trio will be back to deliver their entertaining mix of bluegrass\, country\, and folk. A variety of creative activities for kids will be offered. \nPotentially-blight resistant chestnut seedlings will be raffled along with merchandise contributed by local merchants and door prizes will be presented. Free admission\, rain or shine\, come see us grow! \nThe Celebration is sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch of the Virginia Chapter of TACF. For more information email SWVABranch@acf.org or call (276) 944-4631. \nMembership – One of the best ways to support American chestnut restoration is to join or renew your membership in The American Chestnut Foundation. Regular membership at the $40 level includes TACF e-newsletters\, the bi-monthly The Journal magazine\, a special TACF car decal\, and membership in one of our state chapters. Membership at the Sponsorship level ($300 and above) includes all the above benefits plus potentially blight-resistant Restoration Chestnut 1.0 seeds. Another way you can contribute is by signing up to volunteer. Come to the Celebration to learn about volunteer opportunities. Membership details can be found at www.tacf.org and will be available at the event. \nAbout The American Chestnut Foundation – In 1983\, a dedicated group of scientists formed The American Chestnut Foundation and began a special breeding process which\, in 2005\, produced the first potentially blight-resistant American-type trees suitable for widespread testing called Restoration Chestnuts 1.0. Now assisted by almost 6\,000 members and volunteers in 16 state chapters\, TACF has developed a sophisticated chestnut breeding program with over 300 breeding orchards located throughout the eastern US. The mission of The American Chestnut Foundation is to restore the American chestnut tree to its native range. \nDirections to Glenn C. Price Research Farm\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA 24361: Take I-81 exit 22; if traveling northbound\, take a right at end of ramp\, if traveling southbound\, take a left; Travel ½ mile on Enterprise Road\, take a left on Lee Highway (US-11); Travel 1 ¼ mile\, take a right on Hawthorne Drive\, and travel ½ mile to Glenn C. Price Research Farm on right; just beyond Indoor Farms Greenhouses.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/8th-annual-chestnut-restoration-celebration-meadowview-va-2/
LOCATION:Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory at Meadowview Research Farm\, Meadowview\, VA\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA\, 24361\, United States
CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Goodridge":MAILTO:ruth.goodridge@acf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170417T203000
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SUMMARY:The New American Chestnut
DESCRIPTION:William A. Powell\, MD\, PhD\, Director\, Council on Biotechnology in Forestry\, SUNY\, Environmental Science and Forestry and Co-Director\, New York State American Chestnut Research and Restoration Program \n1 Session: Monday\, April 17\, 7:00–8:30pm\nLocation: Hunnewell Building \nMuch work has gone into attempting to bring back the American chestnut (Castanea dentata)\, decimated by the exotic chestnut blight fungus (Cryphonectria parasitica) beginning in the late 1800s. Breeding by crossing and back-crossing with Japanese and Chinese species has produced positive results\, but genetic engineering is proving more viable. William A. Powell\, involved in transgenic research that has produced a tree that is 99.999% American chestnut\, will speak about this work and the possibilities for reviving a species once ubiquitous in eastern North American forests. \nFee Free members and students\, $10 for non-members. \nRegister Here.\nThis lecture is part of the Cambridge Science Festival. See their calendar of events taking place throughout the region.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/new-american-chestnut-2/
LOCATION:The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard Univerity\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:New York,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Goodridge":MAILTO:ruth.goodridge@acf.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170417T203000
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SUMMARY:The New American Chestnut
DESCRIPTION:William A. Powell\, MD\, PhD\, Director\, Council on Biotechnology in Forestry\, SUNY\, Environmental Science and Forestry and Co-Director\, New York State American Chestnut Research and Restoration Program \n1 Session: Monday\, April 17\, 7:00–8:30pm\nLocation: Hunnewell Building \nMuch work has gone into attempting to bring back the American chestnut (Castanea dentata)\, decimated by the exotic chestnut blight fungus (Cryphonectria parasitica) beginning in the late 1800s. Breeding by crossing and back-crossing with Japanese and Chinese species has produced positive results\, but genetic engineering is proving more viable. William A. Powell\, involved in transgenic research that has produced a tree that is 99.999% American chestnut\, will speak about this work and the possibilities for reviving a species once ubiquitous in eastern North American forests. \nFee Free members and students\, $10 for non-members. \nRegister Here.\nThis lecture is part of the Cambridge Science Festival. See their calendar of events taking place throughout the region.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/new-american-chestnut-2-2/
LOCATION:The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard Univerity\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:New York,The American Chestnut Foundation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Goodridge":MAILTO:ruth.goodridge@acf.org
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