B3F2 Seedling planting at Eastern Kentucky University Nov 29th

November 29th starting at 10:00AM we are planting B3F2 and other hybrid chestnut seedlings at the TACF Regional Seed Orchard at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) in Richmond KY.  (Directions below). We are going to plant our chestnut seedlings in a beautiful orchard,...
Kentucky Regional Seed Orchard

Kentucky Regional Seed Orchard

On April 22, 2016, The American Chestnut Regional Seed Orchard on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was launched, in collaboration with the KY-TACF Chapter. The purpose of the orchard is to help restore the American chestnut to its native range by...
Ballyshannon Challenge Grant Success

Ballyshannon Challenge Grant Success

Thanks to members like you we not only met the $50,000 challenge grant from the Ballyshannon Fund in Charlottesville, VA, we exceeded it! The challenge grant leveraged a total of $136,050 raised from new members, individuals, foundations, and previously lapsed donors...
Re-Introducing the American Chestnut Tree

Re-Introducing the American Chestnut Tree

Boxerwood is a nonprofit nature center and woodland garden in Lexington, VA whose mission is to “educate and inspire people of all ages to become environmentally responsible stewards of the Earth.” A special addition was added recently to its 15-acre...
Drink a Chestnut Beer and Support the GA-TACF Chapter

Drink a Chestnut Beer and Support the GA-TACF Chapter

Join members of the GA-TACF Chapter on November 11 from 2:00-6:00PM at Dry County Brewing Company in Kennesaw, GA. Enjoy their Chestnut Fest and other Dry County beers, all while supporting the restoration efforts of the GA Chapter. A free commemorative glass will be...
Drink a Chestnut Beer and Support the GA-TACF Chapter

Drink a Chestnut Beer and Support the GA-TACF Chapter

Join members of the GA-TACF Chapter on November 11 from 2:00-6:00PM at Dry County Brewing Company in Kennesaw, GA. Enjoy their Chestnut Fest and other Dry County beers, all while supporting the restoration efforts of the GA Chapter. A free commemorative glass will be...