Bull Run Mountains American Chestnut Survival Study

The Bull Run Mountains American Chestnut Survival Study is a three year project designed to increase the knowledge required to restore the American Chestnut in Virginia efficiently and effectively. The project is being undertaken by three organizations: Bull Run...
Bur Collection Time: Volunteers Needed!

Bur Collection Time: Volunteers Needed!

We’re looking for volunteer chestnut lovers to help bring in this year’s nuts.  If you haven’t harvested before, here’s all it entails. Someone climbs up the ladder and pushes the burs off. People on the ground chase down the burs and put them in bags. ...

Buy a Turkey, Help TACF!

Wondering where to buy your Christmas turkey? We’ve got the answer!  This year Gentle Harvest, a wholesaler and retailer of locally grown, humane, and organic foods in Marshall, VA, has partnered with TACF to raise awareness about the American chestnut tree,...
Central VA Branch Pollinating Season Field Trip

Central VA Branch Pollinating Season Field Trip

June 14 in Nelson County: Central VA Branch Pollinating Season Field Trip: Come see volunteers conducting controlled pollinations on large surviving American and backcross chestnuts. A guided tour will review over 40 years of chestnut research conducted here. See over...
Central VA Events

Central VA Events

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