by Jules Smith | Dec 3, 2020 | External News
Joe Lamp’l, host of The joe gardener Show on PBS, recently interviewed TACF’s Director of Restoration, Sara Fitzsimmons, for his podcast featuring the American chestnut. This lively and educational episode highlights the tree’s history, significance,...
by Yvonne Federowicz | Nov 24, 2020
All are welcome to the 21st Annual Meeting of the MA/RI Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation! Zoom Information for Meeting: _______________________________ Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join....
by Yvonne Federowicz | Nov 24, 2020
All are welcome to the 21st Annual Meeting of the MA/RI Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation! Zoom Information for Meeting: _______________________________ Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join....
by Jules Smith | Nov 24, 2020
GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together; unlocking dignity, opportunity, and promise around the globe. Your donation of just $10.00 to...
by Jules Smith | Nov 24, 2020
GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together; unlocking dignity, opportunity, and promise around the globe. Your donation of just $10.00 to...
by Florian Carle | Nov 22, 2020
Join us for an online discussion by CT Chapter member and chestnut orchard manager in Falls Village CT, Woods Sinclair to learn about the legendary tree that once ruled the Eastern forests, and efforts to restore its reign. Afterwards, visit the hybrid chestnut trees...
by Florian Carle | Nov 22, 2020
Join us for an online discussion by CT Chapter member and chestnut orchard manager in Falls Village CT, Woods Sinclair to learn about the legendary tree that once ruled the Eastern forests, and efforts to restore its reign. Afterwards, visit the hybrid chestnut trees...
by Jules Smith | Nov 18, 2020 | eSprout
The pandemic has made us all re-think how we do things, and outreach for TACF is no exception. In normal times, staff and volunteers give in-person talks or participate in educational programs to share the story of the American chestnut. It’s a great way to get...
by Jules Smith | Nov 18, 2020 | eSprout
Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina is the Town of Montreat. Tree Board Chair Ann Vinson began the day’s ceremonial event by telling the crowd of 20 Montreat residents that a historical U.S. Forest Service site survey in 1907 showed upwards of 50%...
by Jules Smith | Nov 18, 2020 | eSprout
The VT/NH-TACF Chapter is aggressively seeking wild American chestnut trees that produce viable nuts for planting in Germplasm Conservation Orchards (GCO). If the transgenic chestnut is approved for distribution, these trees will contribute to the needed genetic...
