by Hal Brindley | Sep 17, 2024
The NC/SC Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation invites you to participate in our hybrid American chestnut harvest! We’ll be gathering at Pryor Orchard in Edneyville Township, NC, on Saturday, September 21st, starting at 10:00 AM. The Pryor Orchard is located...
by Hal Brindley | Sep 17, 2024
Harvest time has come! Volunteer to help collect and/or shuck burs with the chapter. We will be outside, so wear appropriate clothing and solid shoes, and bring a hat, gloves, water, and a snack. You should bring thick work gloves (the burs are VERY spiky!). If you...
by Jack Swatt | Sep 2, 2024
Join Woods Sinclair and friends for a talk and walk in a 2-acre planting American chestnut orchard. Learn of the dramatic sudden loss of this major tree and the ecological impact. Hear of The The American Chestnut Foundation‘s efforts to restore this iconic tree to...
by Jack Swatt | Sep 2, 2024
Hike along a trail with various identified tree species, see native American chestnut trees, and backcross breed chestnut trees, the tabletop overlook, rock quarry remains, wetlands, ledges and an old homestead stone foundation, located in the Plainfield part of...
by Jack Swatt | Sep 2, 2024
Chestnut Walk at Bush Hill Saturday, September 7 at 1:00 p.m. Meet at the cider barn, 330 Bush Hill Road, Manchester and walk to our Chestnut tree gardens. Jack Swatt, President of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation, will describe the...
by Hal Brindley | Aug 19, 2024
The Board of Directors will meet 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, followed by the Annual General Membership Meeting at 1:30 pm. Both meetings will be accessible by Zoom for those unable to attend onsite. There will be an opportunity following the meetings to visit the recent...
by Hal Brindley | Aug 19, 2024
by Hal Brindley | Aug 16, 2024
Join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat. Assisting Evolution: The History of American Chestnut Breeding and New Innovations Special guests Mike Aucott, John Scrivani, and Jared Westbrook will discuss American...
by Hal Brindley | Aug 14, 2024
The Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association (BAMGA) in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension, and Bedford County Parks and Rec have collaborated with the VA Chapter TACF to plant a demonstration plot of a dozen backcross hybrid chestnuts, plus one wild...
by Hal Brindley | Aug 14, 2024
