On November 17, 2021, the This is Love podcast released its 40th episode titled “Grandfather of the Forest,” exploring the multigenerational journey of American chestnut restoration. Host Phoebe Judge speaks with passionate TACF members Blair and Mary Carbaugh, Kristy Klinger, and TACF Director of Restoration Sara Fitzsimmons, gaining insight into the motivations of those who plant trees under the shade of which they will never sit. Emphasized in this episode is the legacy of love for the tree that has driven efforts for its rescue for over 40 years. This is Love creates an inspiring story that tells the tale of the American chestnut rescue mission, one that blends history, science, and of course, love. Listen here.
‘This is Love’ Podcast – Episode 40: “Grandfather of the Forest”
Published November 23, 2021
2005
Sara Fern Fitzsimmons with Jim Gage, Dr Phil Arnold, & Dr Robert Gregg
2006
Sara pollinating at Stockers, PA
Sara rating cankers at Thorpewood, MD
2008
Sara at the 25th Annual TACF Meeting
2009
Sara in the PSU Graves Orchard
2009
Sara in the Glenn Swank stump, PA
2012
Sara at the International Chestnut Symposium
2014
Sara with Harmony Dalgleish and the Berlin American chestnut in Vermont
Sara and Kendra Collins working in the field
2022
Sara presenting at TACF’s Spring Meeting
2023
Sara (in the rocker) with TACF staff at the Fall Meeting
2024
Sara in the Penn State greenhouses