PA- Research Planting at Penn Nursery

We will be planting an advanced research plot of about 800 chestnut trees in a field resistance trial to evaluate all types of chestnut trees from throughout the breeding program on the same site. This is an important field replicate of a detailed greenhouse...

Norcross Seed Orchard Work Day

Volunteer Opportunity for people in the Stafford Springs area.  Come and help maintain the Norcross Seed Orchard and Pollinator Gardens.  Please bring gardening gloves and any gardening hand tool you may find useful.

CT Chapter Chestnut Shucking Party Pot Luck

Join us at the CT Forest and Park Association HQ at 16 Meriden Rd, Rockfall on Thursday, October 3rd anytime between 3 PM to 8 PM to collect all the chestnuts from the harvested burs, and enjoy a friendly pot luck gathering.  Bring a dish or desert, chestnut themed...
Harvest in Edneyville NC

Harvest in Edneyville NC

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...
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...