by Hal Brindley | Jun 3, 2024
2024 Virginia Chestnut Orchard Inoculation Program Volunteers are needed for a citizen scientist task – inoculating chestnut trees to test their resistance to blight. A three-person crew, or crews, are required over three weekends, working from 9 am to 3 pm....
by Hal Brindley | Jun 3, 2024
2024 Virginia Chestnut Orchard Inoculation Program Volunteers are needed for a citizen scientist task – inoculating chestnut trees to test their resistance to blight. A three-person crew, or crews, are required over three weekends, working from 9 am to 3 pm....
by Hal Brindley | Jun 3, 2024
2024 Virginia Chestnut Orchard Inoculation Program Volunteers are needed for a citizen scientist task – inoculating chestnut trees to test their resistance to blight. A three-person crew, or crews, are required over three weekends, working from 9 am to 3 pm....
by Hal Brindley | May 28, 2024
Come to Lesesne State Forest for a demonstration of controlled pollination of American chestnuts as part of our breeding program. In the two hours, you will have the opportunity to see the process hands-on and also see the results of over 50 years of chestnut...
by Hal Brindley | May 28, 2024
Have you ever wanted to be a chestnut breeder? Please join us at the beautiful Tennessee Tech University Orchard for a one-day pollination workshop to learn the basics of chestnut breeding. The workshop is a hands-on opportunity to learn and practice the techniques we...
by Hal Brindley | May 28, 2024
by Hal Brindley | May 17, 2024
It’s the 50th Episode Spectacular! Join us on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat. Inspiring Next Gen Conservationists Dancing chestnuts, fireworks, Hollywood celebrities, free beer, and a special musical...
by Hal Brindley | May 15, 2024
Join us for TrailsFest on June 1st, National Trails Day! Come for morning hikes and trail work, stay for a festival to celebrate trails, getting outdoors, and connecting our community members with organizations supporting our land, trails, and outdoor activities....
by Hal Brindley | May 15, 2024
by Hal Brindley | May 14, 2024
The American Chestnut tree was almost extinct. Blight had all but eradicated this native tree until dedicated scientists, volunteers, and some insightful celebrities like Dolly Parton, President Jimmy Carter and musician Chuck Leavell banded together to bring the...
