by Jules Smith | May 22, 2019
This fundraiser and art exhibition opens June 2 and will remain on view until June 29 at the Rising Tide Co-op in Damariscotta, Maine (map below). “Bringing Back the Giants of the Forest” will combine the efforts of Coreysha Stone, artist and educator, and Eric Evans,...
by Jules Smith | May 22, 2019
This fundraiser and art exhibition opens June 2 and will remain on view until June 29 at the Rising Tide Co-op in Damariscotta, Maine (map below). “Bringing Back the Giants of the Forest” will combine the efforts of Coreysha Stone, artist and educator, and Eric Evans,...
by Jules Smith | May 17, 2019 | eSprout
The Drake Outdoor Leadership Club (DOLC) is an organization at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa whose mission is to allow students the opportunity to explore the outdoors and nature with many outings. Through hiking, rock climbing, conservation work, and more, we...
by Jules Smith | May 17, 2019 | eSprout
On March 23, 2019, a long-dreamed-of and long-planned-for day finally arrived – the opening of the Children’s Garden at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens. Designated the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden, in honor of the former Botanical Garden board...
by Jules Smith | May 17, 2019 | eSprout
On April 27, 2019, Cian Evans and Doug Gillis of the Carolinas Chapter greeted folks visiting a TACF display at the Montreat Native Plant Sale in Montreat, NC to talk and learn about the American chestnut and its restoration. Many had some knowledge of the tree though...
by Mark Double | May 8, 2019
There are two chestnut orchards at the WV State Tree Nursery in Mason County. The younger orchard was planted in 1990 and there are many trees that are not productive. The nursery has only one full-time and one part-time personnel, so they need a great deal of...
by Mark Double | May 8, 2019
There are two chestnut orchards at the WV State Tree Nursery in Mason County. The younger orchard was planted in 1990 and there are many trees that are not productive. The nursery has only one full-time and one part-time personnel, so they need a great deal of...
by Mark Double | May 8, 2019
We will plant a few replacement trees and mulch existing trees. Bring gloves, water and a snack. Note that there are no rest room facilities at the site. With sufficient number of volunteers, this project should take less than 3 hours. Directions to University...
by Mark Double | May 8, 2019
We will plant a few replacement trees and mulch existing trees. Bring gloves, water and a snack. Note that there are no rest room facilities at the site. With sufficient number of volunteers, this project should take less than 3 hours. Directions to University...
by Jules Smith | May 8, 2019 | External News
This article by the U.S. Forest Service stresses the ecological role American chestnut played in the forest and the importance of its return. The disappearance of the chestnut launched a profound change in the structure and composition of eastern forests. Now, because...
