by Hal Brindley | Apr 23, 2024
European Chestnut: Impressions of Natural Stands Before and After Blight Join us on May 17, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat. A stand of old-growth European chestnuts in the Caucasus Mountains of Europe before chestnut blight in the...
by Kimberly Greenway | Apr 22, 2024
Come join us in celebrating Arbor Day at the Montreat Native Plant Sale & Arbor Day Celebration! The Carolinas Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation will be showing a screening of the documentary “Clear Day Thunder- Rescuing the American...
by Kimberly Greenway | Apr 15, 2024
Come learn and explore with us at the Mountain Science Expo at the NC Arboretum in Asheville for a free STEM-oriented science festival where you can interact with scientists, explore nature, and grow your curiosity! The Mountain Science Expo is a part of the larger NC...
by Kimberly Greenway | Apr 15, 2024
by Kimberly Greenway | Apr 15, 2024
Doug Gillis, President of the Carolinas Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation, will discuss the demise and restoration of the American chestnut tree at the Huntersville Garden Club’s meeting on April 24. The Garden Club will meet at Waterbean Coffee, 9705...
by Kimberly Greenway | Apr 15, 2024
by Kimberly Greenway | Apr 15, 2024
by Kimberly Greenway | Apr 15, 2024
You are invited to help plant wild American chestnut seed at the Pryor Conservation Orchard located at 12 Will Hill Road, Hendersonville, NC. The planting event starts at 10:00 AM on April 20 and will conclude by early afternoon. Dress for field work, including sturdy...
by Yvonne Federowicz | Apr 12, 2024
Meeting will be online The American Chestnut Foundation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82427954398 Meeting ID: 824 2795 4398 Passcode: 1904 Agenda coming soon – please send agenda items to...
by Hal Brindley | Apr 12, 2024
Celebrate the American chestnut at The John Bartram Arboretum. The day will begin at 10:00am with a keynote presentation by Dr. Greg Miller titled “Chestnuts in America.” At 1:00pm we will lead a chestnut walk on Wildflower Hill and then plant American...
