Cathy Mayes made a presentation in January 2019 to the Prince William Area Council of Garden Clubs on chestnut trees and the blight that nearly obliterated the species in America. The Council membership is five garden clubs in Prince William County, Virginia.
Cathy Mayes gives a presentation on the American chestnut to the Prince William Area Council of Garden Clubs, January 2019
January might feel like the quiet season, but at our research farms it’s already time to get growing. This month, we’re sowing chestnut seeds that will be used in upcoming research and breeding efforts. Starting seeds in January gives us a valuable head start on the growing season, allowing seedlings to establish early and be ready for genotyping in the spring and summer. Each seed represents an important step forward in our research, helping us better understand growth, resistance, and performance across chestnut species and hybrids. #AmericanChestnut #RestorationInProgress
#ChestnutResearch #ForestRestoration #MeadowviewResearchFarms #ChestnutSeedlings
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Does everyone's staff retreat include fungus, tree bark, and chestnut beer... or just ours?
#americanchestnut #explorepage #restoration #conservation #chestnuts #worktrip #staffretreat
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Does everyone's staff retreat include fungus, tree bark, and chestnut beer... or just ours?
#americanchestnut #explorepage #restoration #conservation #chestnuts #worktrip #staffretreat
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how do we get american chestnut seedlings to plant?
Great video!!!
Black History Month provides an important opportunity to honor the past while also recognizing how Black knowledge, leadership, and community continue to shape the present. From histories rooted in land and survival to modern platforms and outdoor spaces where connection and representation matter.
Throughout February, we will share a series of four stories that explore Black relationships to land, legacy, and community, looking at both historical foundations and contemporary expressions. We begin with an exploration of the Coe Ridge Colony, an African American community founded after the Civil War, whose history offers important insight into self‑determination, resilience, and adaptation.
Visit tacf.org/black-history-and-the-american-chestnut/ to read more about the Coe Ridge Colony!
#BlackHistoryMonth #americanchestnut #Blackhistory2026 #restoration #conservation #forestry #environment #explorepage #nature #history
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Before January comes to a close, here are our 2026 Ins and Outs. Tell us yours in the comments!
#americanchestnut #explorepages #restoration #conservation #forestry
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I tagged y’all on TikTok in a video about a chestnut I found!!!
This is pretty funny!
i planted a bunch last year, and am anxious to see their growth this year,.....