BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The American Chestnut Foundation - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The American Chestnut Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tacf.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The American Chestnut Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20241016T213916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T214538Z UID:10002016-1729332000-1729353600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Sky Meadows State Park Fall Foliage Festival DESCRIPTION:Visit the Virginia Chapter’s Chestnut Seed Orchards during the Fall Foliage Festival at Sky Meadows State Park!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 festival features family-fun activities\, community partners\, live music\, and delicious fall treats\, making it a delightful event for all ages. Come and embrace the beauty of fall\, connect with nature\, and create lasting memories. Standard $10 park entrance fee applies. Find more information on the Virginia State Parks website. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-sky-meadows-state-park-fall-foliage-festival/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VA-Fall-Foliage-Festival.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20240819T171548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T172550Z UID:10002002-1731754800-1731767400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA TACF Board and Annual General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThere will be an opportunity following the meetings to visit the recent demonstration chestnut planting in Falling Creek Park\, adjacent to the Extension Office. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-tacf-board-and-annual-general-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Bedford Cooperative Extension Office (Peaks Room)\, 1257 County Farm Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20180611T230520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T230520Z UID:10001253-1528898400-1528909200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Inoculation at Mt. Zion June 13 - Volunteers Needed DESCRIPTION:Dear Chestnut Lovers\, \nWe will be inoculating the chestnut trees in the Mt. Zion orchard on Wednesday afternoon and would love your help.  That’s June 13. \nInoculation 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 out.  There are several different tasks for volunteers\, including record-keeping.  Many hands will make light work. \nMt. Zion orchard is in Aldie.  We will start around 2:00 and work for 2-3 hours\, depending on how many people come to help. \nIf you have a small\, hand-held drill\, that would be useful.  Otherwise\, we have plenty of supplies.  But bring your own bug spray and sun screen. \nPlease let me know if you’d like to help. \nCatherine Mayes\, President\nVirginia Chapter\, The American Chestnut Foundation\nP.O. Box 158\nMarshall\, VA  20116\n(540) 364-1922 URL:https://tacf.org/event/inoculation-at-mt-zion-june-13-volunteers-needed-2/ LOCATION:Mt. Zion Orchard\, Aldie\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/5-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20180611T230520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T230520Z UID:10001252-1528898400-1528909200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Inoculation at Mt. Zion June 13 - Volunteers Needed DESCRIPTION:Dear Chestnut Lovers\, \nWe will be inoculating the chestnut trees in the Mt. Zion orchard on Wednesday afternoon and would love your help.  That’s June 13. \nInoculation 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 out.  There are several different tasks for volunteers\, including record-keeping.  Many hands will make light work. \nMt. Zion orchard is in Aldie.  We will start around 2:00 and work for 2-3 hours\, depending on how many people come to help. \nIf you have a small\, hand-held drill\, that would be useful.  Otherwise\, we have plenty of supplies.  But bring your own bug spray and sun screen. \nPlease let me know if you’d like to help. \nCatherine Mayes\, President\nVirginia Chapter\, The American Chestnut Foundation\nP.O. Box 158\nMarshall\, VA  20116\n(540) 364-1922 URL:https://tacf.org/event/inoculation-at-mt-zion-june-13-volunteers-needed/ LOCATION:Mt. Zion Orchard\, Aldie\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/5-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20180327T085108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T085108Z UID:10001201-1524304800-1524330000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Orchard Work Day at Rockley Foundation Breeding Orchard\, The Plains DESCRIPTION:Start time: 10:00AM. \nWhat to bring: a trowel and work gloves. In addition\, if you have them\, a 5-gallon bucket for hauling mulch and a rubber mallet. \nWe 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!). \nWhere to meet: meet at the park. (Call the office if you need a GPS address.) The phone number is (540) 364-1922. \nPlease let us know if you plan to come for a whole or partial day so we are prepared for the right size crowd. The chapter will buy lunch if we go beyond 1:00PM. URL:https://tacf.org/event/orchard-work-day-at-rockley-foundation-breeding-orchard-the-plains-2/ LOCATION:Rockley Foundation Breeding Orchcard\, The Plains\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Rogueing-April-2017-5060.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20180327T085108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T181503Z UID:10001200-1524304800-1524330000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Orchard Work Day at Rockley Foundation Breeding Orchard\, The Plains DESCRIPTION:Start time: 10:00AM. \nWhat to bring: a trowel and work gloves. In addition\, if you have them\, a 5-gallon bucket for hauling mulch and a rubber mallet. \nWe 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!). \nWhere to meet: meet at the park. (Call the office if you need a GPS address.) The phone number is (540) 364-1922. \nPlease let us know if you plan to come for a whole or partial day so we are prepared for the right size crowd. The chapter will buy lunch if we go beyond 1:00PM. URL:https://tacf.org/event/orchard-work-day-at-rockley-foundation-breeding-orchard-the-plains/ LOCATION:Rockley Foundation Breeding Orchcard\, The Plains\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Rogueing-April-2017-5060.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20170619T133607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T133607Z UID:10001079-1498122000-1498150800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Help Inoculate Dam Orchard - June 22 DESCRIPTION:Where:  The Dam Orchard\, 8031 Great Run Lane\, Warrenton\, Virginia \nWhen: Thursday\, June 22nd\, 9:00 AM \nWhat: 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. \nNote: If you have a cordless drill w/ batteries and don’t mind bringing it\, please bring it. \nWe will be continuing to inoculate the main trunks of the trees (to screen our backcross trees for variations in blight resistance – this is followed by selections for blight resistance over the next few years\, the best of the best will be used for future breeding work). We are also conducting experimental inoculations on lateral branches in an effort to study different methods for assessing resistance among our potentially resistant backcross trees – pretty cool. URL:https://tacf.org/event/help-inoculate-dam-orchard-june-22-2/ LOCATION:Dam Orchard\, 8031 Great Run Lane\, Warrenton\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20170619T133607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T133607Z UID:10001078-1498122000-1498150800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Help Inoculate Dam Orchard - June 22 DESCRIPTION:Where:  The Dam Orchard\, 8031 Great Run Lane\, Warrenton\, Virginia \nWhen: Thursday\, June 22nd\, 9:00 AM \nWhat: 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. \nNote: If you have a cordless drill w/ batteries and don’t mind bringing it\, please bring it. \nWe will be continuing to inoculate the main trunks of the trees (to screen our backcross trees for variations in blight resistance – this is followed by selections for blight resistance over the next few years\, the best of the best will be used for future breeding work). We are also conducting experimental inoculations on lateral branches in an effort to study different methods for assessing resistance among our potentially resistant backcross trees – pretty cool. URL:https://tacf.org/event/help-inoculate-dam-orchard-june-22/ LOCATION:Dam Orchard\, 8031 Great Run Lane\, Warrenton\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20170613T094447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T094447Z UID:10001075-1498035600-1498064400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Help Cull Fortunes Cove Orchard -- June 21 DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all! \nWe need to go back to Fortunes Cove to finish culling the orchard this Wednesday\, June 21st!! \nIf 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! \nHere is the where\, when and what: \nWhere: \nFortunes Cove Orchard \nNelson County. Near Lovingston\, Virginia \nGPS: 37.780825\, -78.895897 \nFrom Charlottesville\, take US-29 S to State Rte 718 in Lovingston.  Follow State Rte 718 for 1.6 miles and turn right onto State Rte 651. Go another 1.6 miles and you’ll see the orchard. \nWhen: Wednesday\, June 21st at 9:00 AM \nWhat: We are looking for volunteers to help lop and stack the unselected trees at the Fortunes Cove orchard this Wednesday (we culled the orchard last Wednesday\, but need to cut the trees into manageable pieces and stack into burn piles). \nFortune Cove is a large and beautiful Virginia Chapter chestnut orchard. Last year we screened the trees in this orchard in order to assess the blight resistance of all the trees planted there. Some have enough blight resistance to move forward in the chapter breeding program (those are the standing trees in the orchard)\, but the rest of the trees\, the susceptible trees\, were cut down last week and need to be lopped and stacked in burn piles. \nAs the susceptible trees are removed\, the best\, most resistant trees will have room to grow and flower\, and over the years will produce thousands of seeds to be planted in the chapter seed orchard. This is very important work and it’s crucial that the susceptible trees are removed soon. We will remove a couple hundred small trees on Wednesday\, so we need a lot of help (many hands make light work!). \nThanks! Hope to see many of you there!! URL:https://tacf.org/event/help-cull-fortunes-cove-orchard-june-21-2/ LOCATION:Fortunes Cove Orchard\, Lovingston\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20170613T094447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170618T201543Z UID:10001074-1498035600-1498064400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Help Cull Fortunes Cove Orchard -- June 21 DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all! \nWe need to go back to Fortunes Cove to finish culling the orchard this Wednesday\, June 21st!! \nIf 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! \nHere is the where\, when and what: \nWhere: \nFortunes Cove Orchard \nNelson County. Near Lovingston\, Virginia \nGPS: 37.780825\, -78.895897 \nFrom Charlottesville\, take US-29 S to State Rte 718 in Lovingston.  Follow State Rte 718 for 1.6 miles and turn right onto State Rte 651. Go another 1.6 miles and you’ll see the orchard. \nWhen: Wednesday\, June 21st at 9:00 AM \nWhat: We are looking for volunteers to help lop and stack the unselected trees at the Fortunes Cove orchard this Wednesday (we culled the orchard last Wednesday\, but need to cut the trees into manageable pieces and stack into burn piles). \nFortune Cove is a large and beautiful Virginia Chapter chestnut orchard. Last year we screened the trees in this orchard in order to assess the blight resistance of all the trees planted there. Some have enough blight resistance to move forward in the chapter breeding program (those are the standing trees in the orchard)\, but the rest of the trees\, the susceptible trees\, were cut down last week and need to be lopped and stacked in burn piles. \nAs the susceptible trees are removed\, the best\, most resistant trees will have room to grow and flower\, and over the years will produce thousands of seeds to be planted in the chapter seed orchard. This is very important work and it’s crucial that the susceptible trees are removed soon. We will remove a couple hundred small trees on Wednesday\, so we need a lot of help (many hands make light work!). \nThanks! Hope to see many of you there!! URL:https://tacf.org/event/help-cull-fortunes-cove-orchard-june-21/ LOCATION:Fortunes Cove Orchard\, Lovingston\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20170418T230553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T231046Z UID:10001040-1492686000-1492689600@tacf.org SUMMARY:April 20 Ceremony Honors George Grover Cole DESCRIPTION:The American Chestnut Foundation Dedication Ceremony\nHonoring George Grover Cole\nDATE/TIME:  Thursday\, April 20th at 11:00 a.m. \nLOCATION:  Sports Complex\, 16358 Competition Drive\, Culpeper\, Virginia 22701 \nAHSEVILLE\, N.C. 4/12/17 – The Virginia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) cordially invites the general public to attend a Chestnut Dedication Ceremony on Thursday\, April 20th at 11:00 a.m.  The event will be held at the Sports Complex located at 16358 Competition Drive in Culpeper\, Virginia.  Light refreshments will be served. \nMembers of the Virginia Chapter will dedicate two potentially blight-resistant American chestnut trees and unveil a sign dedicated to the memory of George Grover Cole. Virginia Chapter President Catherine D. Mayes will make a presentation honoring Cole and his legacy. \nBorn on December 30\, 1942 in Charlottesville\, Cole was the son of the late William Burnett and Virginia Gooding Cole. He was an Air Force veteran and a graduate of Virginia Tech. He retired as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Virginia. After retirement he was owner and operator of a small engine repair shop in Orange. He also was a life member of the Orange County Rescue Squad\, on the Board of Trustees and past president of the Graham Cemetery Association. \nAbout The American Chestnut Foundation\nOnce the mighty giants of the eastern forest\, American chestnuts stood up to 100 feet tall\, and numbered in the billions. From Maine to Georgia\, the American chestnut was a vital part of the eastern forest\, provided abundant food for wildlife\, and was an essential component of the economy. In the beginning of the 20th century the fungal pathogen responsible for chestnut blight\, accidentally imported from Asia\, spread rapidly through the eastern forests. By 1950 the fungus had eliminated the American chestnut as a mature forest tree. \nIn 1983\, a committed group of scientists and laymen decided to do something about this ecological disaster while the species could still be saved. They formed TACF to initiate a complex breeding program to transfer genes containing disease resistance from Asian chestnut species to American chestnut. In just 20 years\, these talented scientists and volunteers began to produce the first generation of trees that are 96% American chestnut but contain Asiatic genes for blight resistance. Now supported by more than 5\,000 members and hundreds of volunteers in 23 states\, the organization is planting and testing offspring of those trees as it continues to build and improve its breeding population. With the aid of many partner organizations\, TACF is leading the restoration of an iconic species once on the brink of extinction. \nThe American Chestnut Foundation is a non-profit conservation organization headquartered in Asheville\, NC\, with 3 regional offices located in Charlottesville\, VA\, So. Burlington\, VT\, and State College\, PA. The organization’s research farm in Meadowview\, VA has more than 50\,000 trees planted in various stages of development. \nFor more information on TACF and its work\, please contact TACF Communications Manager Ruth Goodridge at 828-281-0047 or email: ruth.goodridge@acf.org. Please visit us online at: www.tacf.org or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/americanchestnut and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/chestnut1904. URL:https://tacf.org/event/april-20-ceremony-honors-george-grover-cole/ LOCATION:Sports Complex\, 16358 Competition Drive\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20170418T230553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T230553Z UID:10001041-1492686000-1492689600@tacf.org SUMMARY:April 20 Ceremony Honors George Grover Cole DESCRIPTION:The American Chestnut Foundation Dedication Ceremony\nHonoring George Grover Cole\nDATE/TIME:  Thursday\, April 20th at 11:00 a.m. \nLOCATION:  Sports Complex\, 16358 Competition Drive\, Culpeper\, Virginia 22701 \nAHSEVILLE\, N.C. 4/12/17 – The Virginia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) cordially invites the general public to attend a Chestnut Dedication Ceremony on Thursday\, April 20th at 11:00 a.m.  The event will be held at the Sports Complex located at 16358 Competition Drive in Culpeper\, Virginia.  Light refreshments will be served. \nMembers of the Virginia Chapter will dedicate two potentially blight-resistant American chestnut trees and unveil a sign dedicated to the memory of George Grover Cole. Virginia Chapter President Catherine D. Mayes will make a presentation honoring Cole and his legacy. \nBorn on December 30\, 1942 in Charlottesville\, Cole was the son of the late William Burnett and Virginia Gooding Cole. He was an Air Force veteran and a graduate of Virginia Tech. He retired as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Virginia. After retirement he was owner and operator of a small engine repair shop in Orange. He also was a life member of the Orange County Rescue Squad\, on the Board of Trustees and past president of the Graham Cemetery Association. \nAbout The American Chestnut Foundation\nOnce the mighty giants of the eastern forest\, American chestnuts stood up to 100 feet tall\, and numbered in the billions. From Maine to Georgia\, the American chestnut was a vital part of the eastern forest\, provided abundant food for wildlife\, and was an essential component of the economy. In the beginning of the 20th century the fungal pathogen responsible for chestnut blight\, accidentally imported from Asia\, spread rapidly through the eastern forests. By 1950 the fungus had eliminated the American chestnut as a mature forest tree. \nIn 1983\, a committed group of scientists and laymen decided to do something about this ecological disaster while the species could still be saved. They formed TACF to initiate a complex breeding program to transfer genes containing disease resistance from Asian chestnut species to American chestnut. In just 20 years\, these talented scientists and volunteers began to produce the first generation of trees that are 96% American chestnut but contain Asiatic genes for blight resistance. Now supported by more than 5\,000 members and hundreds of volunteers in 23 states\, the organization is planting and testing offspring of those trees as it continues to build and improve its breeding population. With the aid of many partner organizations\, TACF is leading the restoration of an iconic species once on the brink of extinction. \nThe American Chestnut Foundation is a non-profit conservation organization headquartered in Asheville\, NC\, with 3 regional offices located in Charlottesville\, VA\, So. Burlington\, VT\, and State College\, PA. The organization’s research farm in Meadowview\, VA has more than 50\,000 trees planted in various stages of development. \nFor more information on TACF and its work\, please contact TACF Communications Manager Ruth Goodridge at 828-281-0047 or email: ruth.goodridge@acf.org. Please visit us online at: www.tacf.org or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/americanchestnut and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/chestnut1904. URL:https://tacf.org/event/april-20-ceremony-honors-george-grover-cole-2/ LOCATION:Sports Complex\, 16358 Competition Drive\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20170418T225057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T173543Z UID:10001038-1493125200-1493139600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Virginia Chapter Potting Party DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Chapter of TACF will be growing chestnut seedlings in the new greenhouse at the Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce\, Virginia. We are planning a potting party for the afternoon of Tuesday\, April 25.  Many hands make light work\, so we would like to recruit volunteers to help. \nWe will start around 1:00PM.  Volunteers should park in the overflow parking lot\, since that is close to the greenhouse.  We will supply seed\, pots\, and soil.  People might want to bring their own gloves and trowel. URL:https://tacf.org/event/potting-party-april-25/ LOCATION:Blandy Experimental Farm and Arboretum\, 400 Blandy Farm Lane\, Boyce\, VA\, 22620\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/03-American-chestnut-leaves-Meadowview-Research-Farms-VA-e1492623041861.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20170418T225057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T225057Z UID:10001039-1493125200-1493139600@tacf.org SUMMARY:Virginia Chapter Potting Party DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Chapter of TACF will be growing chestnut seedlings in the new greenhouse at the Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce\, Virginia. We are planning a potting party for the afternoon of Tuesday\, April 25.  Many hands make light work\, so we would like to recruit volunteers to help. \nWe will start around 1:00PM.  Volunteers should park in the overflow parking lot\, since that is close to the greenhouse.  We will supply seed\, pots\, and soil.  People might want to bring their own gloves and trowel. URL:https://tacf.org/event/potting-party-april-25-2/ LOCATION:Blandy Experimental Farm and Arboretum\, 400 Blandy Farm Lane\, Boyce\, VA\, 22620\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/03-American-chestnut-leaves-Meadowview-Research-Farms-VA-e1492623041861.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20170320T231505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170320T231505Z UID:10001010-1490862600-1490893200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Orchard Maintenance Set for March 30 DESCRIPTION:Orchard maintenance (“rogueing”) has been scheduled for the Virginia Chapter’s orchard in The Plains beginning March 30.  Volunteers with chain saws and safety equipment are sought to help cut down diseased trees.  Other volunteers are needed to carry and stack the cut logs. URL:https://tacf.org/event/orchard-maintenance-set-march-30/ LOCATION:Virginia Chapter Office\, 8266 E. Main Street\, Marshall\, VA\, 20116\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T204441 CREATED:20170320T231505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170320T231505Z UID:10001011-1490862600-1490893200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Orchard Maintenance Set for March 30 DESCRIPTION:Orchard maintenance (“rogueing”) has been scheduled for the Virginia Chapter’s orchard in The Plains beginning March 30.  Volunteers with chain saws and safety equipment are sought to help cut down diseased trees.  Other volunteers are needed to carry and stack the cut logs. URL:https://tacf.org/event/orchard-maintenance-set-march-30-2/ LOCATION:Virginia Chapter Office\, 8266 E. Main Street\, Marshall\, VA\, 20116\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR