Come one, come all! We need to go back to Fortunes Cove to finish culling the orchard this Wednesday, June 21st!! If you have the time and the inclination, come on out to Fortunes Cove and give us a hand. With plenty of helpers this should be easy, quick and fun! Here is the where, […]
Come one, come all! We need to go back to Fortunes Cove to finish culling the orchard this Wednesday, June 21st!! If you have the time and the inclination, come on out to Fortunes Cove and give us a hand. With plenty of helpers this should be easy, quick and fun! Here is the where, […]
Where: The Dam Orchard, 8031 Great Run Lane, Warrenton, Virginia When: Thursday, June 22nd, 9:00 AM What: Please bring water , lunch, snacks, sunblock and dress for the weather (I think it’s supposed to be nice, maybe late afternoon sprinkles). The work to be fun and not at all difficult. Note: If you have a […]
Where: The Dam Orchard, 8031 Great Run Lane, Warrenton, Virginia When: Thursday, June 22nd, 9:00 AM What: Please bring water , lunch, snacks, sunblock and dress for the weather (I think it’s supposed to be nice, maybe late afternoon sprinkles). The work to be fun and not at all difficult. Note: If you have a […]
Start time: 10:00AM. What to bring: a trowel and work gloves. In addition, if you have them, a 5-gallon bucket for hauling mulch and a rubber mallet. We work light rain or shine. We won't reschedule for drizzle or intermittent showers, but we won't work in heavy rain (or snow--could happen this year!). Where to […]
Start time: 10:00AM. What to bring: a trowel and work gloves. In addition, if you have them, a 5-gallon bucket for hauling mulch and a rubber mallet. We work light rain or shine. We won't reschedule for drizzle or intermittent showers, but we won't work in heavy rain (or snow--could happen this year!). Where to […]
Dear Chestnut Lovers, We will be inoculating the chestnut trees in the Mt. Zion orchard on Wednesday afternoon and would love your help. That's June 13. Inoculation involves drilling small holes through the bark, placing a bit of chestnut blight fungus in the holes, then taping over the holes to keep the fungus from drying […]
Dear Chestnut Lovers, We will be inoculating the chestnut trees in the Mt. Zion orchard on Wednesday afternoon and would love your help. That's June 13. Inoculation involves drilling small holes through the bark, placing a bit of chestnut blight fungus in the holes, then taping over the holes to keep the fungus from drying […]
Visit the Virginia Chapter’s Chestnut Seed Orchards during the Fall Foliage Festival at Sky Meadows State Park!Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park offers the perfect backdrop for celebrating the stunning colors of the season. Enjoy breathtaking views of the changing leaves, wagon rides, and scenic hikes through vibrant forests. The […]
The Board of Directors will meet 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, followed by the Annual General Membership Meeting at 1:30 pm. Both meetings will be accessible by Zoom for those unable to attend onsite. There will be an opportunity following the meetings to visit the recent demonstration chestnut planting in Falling Creek Park, adjacent to […]
