Harvest at Lesesne State Forest!

Harvest at Lesesne State Forest!

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...
TACF Unveils New Brand

TACF Unveils New Brand

TACF Unveils New Brand to Celebrate 40+ Years of American Chestnut Restoration Asheville, NC 9/5/2024 The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new brand, marking a significant milestone in its more than 40-year journey...

Walktober: Chestnuts and Overlooks in Plainfield, CT

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...

CT Chapter Chestnut Walk at Bush Hill Preserve, Manchester

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...

VA TACF Board and Annual General Membership Meeting

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...

VA- Chestnut Planting, Falling Creek Park, Bedford County

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...

Maryland Chapter Fall Meeting

The MD-TACF fall meeting will take place from 10-2:30 pm at Fox Haven Farms. We will have two guest speakers and tour a chestnut orchard from our breeding program. Hope to see you there!
Learn More About TACF’s Research Advisory Council

Learn More About TACF’s Research Advisory Council

Over the course of The American Chestnut Foundation’s 41 years, the organization has consistently sought external scientific expertise to ensure that its programming and progress are on track. To reach this goal, The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) holds two...