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SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed at Meadowview November 8-9
DESCRIPTION:Call for Chestnut Volunteers at Meadowview Research Farms\nThursday & Friday\, November 8 and 9\nHelp with Planting\nTACF Meadowview Research Farms\n29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA 24361 \nA Call for Volunteers\nThe American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is organizing a volunteer workday at the Meadowview Research Farms on Thursday and Friday\, November 8 and 9. We will be planting seedlings for a progeny test at the Price Farm. The work will be divided into 9 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM shifts. For each shift\, we are seeking 4 – 6 volunteers.  Please reply by mail to swvabranch@gmail.com and let us know what shift(s) you are interested in working. \nDescription of the work\nWe will plant seedlings in a prearranged planting order.  Each seedling will have a tag in the pot with its position\, which will be matched with the corresponding flag in the field. Farm staff will prepare the planting holes.  There are 1500 seedlings in this planting. \nWhat to bring\nWater\, lunch or snacks\, appropriate clothing for cool conditions.  Temperatures are expected to be in low 50’s. \nAbout The American Chestnut Foundation\nIn 1983\, TACF was formed as a non-profit and began efforts to breed disease resistance into the American chestnut. Now supported by more than 5\,000 members and volunteers in 23 states\, the organization continues to build its breeding program. For more information on TACF visit us online at: www.tacf.org. \nSaving the American Chestnut Tree | The American Chestnut Foundation\nwww.tacf.org\nThe American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) conducts research to develop a blight-resistant American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) for reintroduction.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/volunteers-needed-at-meadowview-november-8-9/
LOCATION:Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory at Meadowview Research Farm\, Meadowview\, VA\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA\, 24361\, United States
CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed at Meadowview November 8-9
DESCRIPTION:Call for Chestnut Volunteers at Meadowview Research Farms\nThursday & Friday\, November 8 and 9\nHelp with Planting\nTACF Meadowview Research Farms\n29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA 24361 \nA Call for Volunteers\nThe American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is organizing a volunteer workday at the Meadowview Research Farms on Thursday and Friday\, November 8 and 9. We will be planting seedlings for a progeny test at the Price Farm. The work will be divided into 9 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM shifts. For each shift\, we are seeking 4 – 6 volunteers.  Please reply by mail to swvabranch@gmail.com and let us know what shift(s) you are interested in working. \nDescription of the work\nWe will plant seedlings in a prearranged planting order.  Each seedling will have a tag in the pot with its position\, which will be matched with the corresponding flag in the field. Farm staff will prepare the planting holes.  There are 1500 seedlings in this planting. \nWhat to bring\nWater\, lunch or snacks\, appropriate clothing for cool conditions.  Temperatures are expected to be in low 50’s. \nAbout The American Chestnut Foundation\nIn 1983\, TACF was formed as a non-profit and began efforts to breed disease resistance into the American chestnut. Now supported by more than 5\,000 members and volunteers in 23 states\, the organization continues to build its breeding program. For more information on TACF visit us online at: www.tacf.org. \nSaving the American Chestnut Tree | The American Chestnut Foundation\nwww.tacf.org\nThe American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) conducts research to develop a blight-resistant American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) for reintroduction.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/volunteers-needed-at-meadowview-november-8-9-2/
LOCATION:Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory at Meadowview Research Farm\, Meadowview\, VA\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA\, 24361\, United States
CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration in Meadowview\, VA
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch will hold its 8th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration on Saturday\, October 14\, 2017\, 1:00-5:00PM at the Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory. “The Celebration provides a rare opportunity to see the expansion of resources at the Research Farm where blight resistant trees are being developed in order to restore the American Chestnut to our forests” said Stan Tucker\, president of SWVA Restoration Branch. Construction of new greenhouses is underway in addition to an operations building that was recently completed. These facilities will enable efficient production of containerized chestnut seedlings for the breeding program. \nThe Celebration is an opportunity for the public to learn about current restoration efforts while taking a hayride through the orchard. New genomics selection methods will be described that are being developed to evaluate blight resistance and to select the best parents for seed production. \nSample fresh roasted chestnuts and foods made with chestnuts\, enjoy freshly pressed apple cider\, and taste locally brewed chestnut beer. This year we will offer a limited number of handcrafted chestnut walking sticks. In addition\, T-shirts celebrating the Meadowview facilities will be available. \nThe Pointer Brothers acoustic trio will be back to deliver their entertaining mix of bluegrass\, country\, and folk. A variety of creative activities for kids will be offered. \nPotentially-blight resistant chestnut seedlings will be raffled along with merchandise contributed by local merchants and door prizes will be presented. Free admission\, rain or shine\, come see us grow! \nThe Celebration is sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch of the Virginia Chapter of TACF. For more information email SWVABranch@acf.org or call (276) 944-4631. \nMembership – One of the best ways to support American chestnut restoration is to join or renew your membership in The American Chestnut Foundation. Regular membership at the $40 level includes TACF e-newsletters\, the bi-monthly The Journal magazine\, a special TACF car decal\, and membership in one of our state chapters. Membership at the Sponsorship level ($300 and above) includes all the above benefits plus potentially blight-resistant Restoration Chestnut 1.0 seeds. Another way you can contribute is by signing up to volunteer. Come to the Celebration to learn about volunteer opportunities. Membership details can be found at www.tacf.org and will be available at the event. \nAbout The American Chestnut Foundation – In 1983\, a dedicated group of scientists formed The American Chestnut Foundation and began a special breeding process which\, in 2005\, produced the first potentially blight-resistant American-type trees suitable for widespread testing called Restoration Chestnuts 1.0. Now assisted by almost 6\,000 members and volunteers in 16 state chapters\, TACF has developed a sophisticated chestnut breeding program with over 300 breeding orchards located throughout the eastern US. The mission of The American Chestnut Foundation is to restore the American chestnut tree to its native range. \nDirections to Glenn C. Price Research Farm\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA 24361: Take I-81 exit 22; if traveling northbound\, take a right at end of ramp\, if traveling southbound\, take a left; Travel ½ mile on Enterprise Road\, take a left on Lee Highway (US-11); Travel 1 ¼ mile\, take a right on Hawthorne Drive\, and travel ½ mile to Glenn C. Price Research Farm on right; just beyond Indoor Farms Greenhouses.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/8th-annual-chestnut-restoration-celebration-meadowview-va/
LOCATION:Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory at Meadowview Research Farm\, Meadowview\, VA\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA\, 24361\, United States
CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Goodridge":MAILTO:ruth.goodridge@acf.org
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration in Meadowview\, VA
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch will hold its 8th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration on Saturday\, October 14\, 2017\, 1:00-5:00PM at the Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory. “The Celebration provides a rare opportunity to see the expansion of resources at the Research Farm where blight resistant trees are being developed in order to restore the American Chestnut to our forests” said Stan Tucker\, president of SWVA Restoration Branch. Construction of new greenhouses is underway in addition to an operations building that was recently completed. These facilities will enable efficient production of containerized chestnut seedlings for the breeding program. \nThe Celebration is an opportunity for the public to learn about current restoration efforts while taking a hayride through the orchard. New genomics selection methods will be described that are being developed to evaluate blight resistance and to select the best parents for seed production. \nSample fresh roasted chestnuts and foods made with chestnuts\, enjoy freshly pressed apple cider\, and taste locally brewed chestnut beer. This year we will offer a limited number of handcrafted chestnut walking sticks. In addition\, T-shirts celebrating the Meadowview facilities will be available. \nThe Pointer Brothers acoustic trio will be back to deliver their entertaining mix of bluegrass\, country\, and folk. A variety of creative activities for kids will be offered. \nPotentially-blight resistant chestnut seedlings will be raffled along with merchandise contributed by local merchants and door prizes will be presented. Free admission\, rain or shine\, come see us grow! \nThe Celebration is sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch of the Virginia Chapter of TACF. For more information email SWVABranch@acf.org or call (276) 944-4631. \nMembership – One of the best ways to support American chestnut restoration is to join or renew your membership in The American Chestnut Foundation. Regular membership at the $40 level includes TACF e-newsletters\, the bi-monthly The Journal magazine\, a special TACF car decal\, and membership in one of our state chapters. Membership at the Sponsorship level ($300 and above) includes all the above benefits plus potentially blight-resistant Restoration Chestnut 1.0 seeds. Another way you can contribute is by signing up to volunteer. Come to the Celebration to learn about volunteer opportunities. Membership details can be found at www.tacf.org and will be available at the event. \nAbout The American Chestnut Foundation – In 1983\, a dedicated group of scientists formed The American Chestnut Foundation and began a special breeding process which\, in 2005\, produced the first potentially blight-resistant American-type trees suitable for widespread testing called Restoration Chestnuts 1.0. Now assisted by almost 6\,000 members and volunteers in 16 state chapters\, TACF has developed a sophisticated chestnut breeding program with over 300 breeding orchards located throughout the eastern US. The mission of The American Chestnut Foundation is to restore the American chestnut tree to its native range. \nDirections to Glenn C. Price Research Farm\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA 24361: Take I-81 exit 22; if traveling northbound\, take a right at end of ramp\, if traveling southbound\, take a left; Travel ½ mile on Enterprise Road\, take a left on Lee Highway (US-11); Travel 1 ¼ mile\, take a right on Hawthorne Drive\, and travel ½ mile to Glenn C. Price Research Farm on right; just beyond Indoor Farms Greenhouses.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/8th-annual-chestnut-restoration-celebration-meadowview-va-2/
LOCATION:Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory at Meadowview Research Farm\, Meadowview\, VA\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA\, 24361\, United States
CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Goodridge":MAILTO:ruth.goodridge@acf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T170000
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration Announced!
DESCRIPTION:Time to Bring it Back!\nThe 7th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration will be held on Saturday\, October 22\, 2016\, 1:00-5:00 PM at the Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory in Meadowview\, VA. The event is sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Branch of the American Chestnut Foundation© (TACF). This is an opportunity for families to learn about the restoration of the American chestnut\, and enjoy an afternoon of food\, live music and fun. \nCelebration Events include:\nFarm Tour – The public is invited to tour the Glenn C. Price Research Farm starting at 1:30 PM. After the orchard tours\, visitors can also tour the lab where advanced genetic research is being conducted and learn about volunteer opportunities. A variety of activities for kids will also be included. \nChestnut Roast and Beer – The event will feature roasted chestnuts\, light snacks with a chestnut theme\, and locally brewed chestnut beer provided by The Damascus Brewery. \nRaffle and Door Prizes – Merchandise contributed by local merchants will be raffled and door prizes will be presented. \nMembership – One of the best ways to support American chestnut restoration is to join or renew your membership in The American Chestnut Foundation. Regular membership at the $40 level includes TACF e-newsletters\, the bi-monthly The Journal magazine\, a special TACF car decal\, and membership in one of our state chapters. Membership at the Sponsorship level ($300 and above) includes all the above benefits plus potentially blight-resistant Restoration Chestnut 1.0 seeds. Another way you can contribute is by signing up to volunteer. Come to the Celebration to learn about volunteer opportunities. Membership details can be found atwww.tacf.org and will be available at the event. \nThe Celebration is sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch of the Virginia Chapter of TACF. For more information email SWVABranch@acf.org or call (276) 944-4631. \nAbout The American Chestnut Foundation – In 1983\, a dedicated group of scientists formed The American Chestnut Foundation and began a special breeding process which\, in 2005\, produced the first potentially blight-resistant American-type trees suitable for widespread testing called Restoration Chestnuts 1.0. Now assisted by almost 6\,000 members and volunteers in 16 state chapters\, TACF has developed a sophisticated chestnut breeding program with over 300 breeding orchards located throughout the eastern US. The mission of The American Chestnut Foundation is to restore the American chestnut tree to our eastern woodlands to benefit our environment\, our wildlife and our society. For more information on TACF and its national breeding program\, visit www.tacf.org or contact TACF Director of Communications Ruth Gregory at (828) 281-0047\, email: ruth@acf.org. \nDirections to Glenn C. Price Research Farm\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA 24361: \nTake I-81 exit 22: If traveling northbound\, take a right at end of ramp\, if traveling southbound\, take a left; Travel ½ mile on Enterprise Road\, take a left on Lee Highway (US-11);Travel 1 ¼ mile\, take a right on Hawthorne Drive\, and travel ½ mile to Glenn C. Price Research Farm on right; just beyond Indoor Farms Greenhouses.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/7th-annual-chestnut-restoration-celebration-announced/
LOCATION:Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory at Meadowview Research Farm\, Meadowview\, VA\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA\, 24361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Olson%2C Volunteer":MAILTO:olson627@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T174309
CREATED:20160926T212131Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration Announced!
DESCRIPTION:Time to Bring it Back!\nThe 7th Annual Chestnut Restoration Celebration will be held on Saturday\, October 22\, 2016\, 1:00-5:00 PM at the Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory in Meadowview\, VA. The event is sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Branch of the American Chestnut Foundation© (TACF). This is an opportunity for families to learn about the restoration of the American chestnut\, and enjoy an afternoon of food\, live music and fun. \nCelebration Events include:\nFarm Tour – The public is invited to tour the Glenn C. Price Research Farm starting at 1:30 PM. After the orchard tours\, visitors can also tour the lab where advanced genetic research is being conducted and learn about volunteer opportunities. A variety of activities for kids will also be included. \nChestnut Roast and Beer – The event will feature roasted chestnuts\, light snacks with a chestnut theme\, and locally brewed chestnut beer provided by The Damascus Brewery. \nRaffle and Door Prizes – Merchandise contributed by local merchants will be raffled and door prizes will be presented. \nMembership – One of the best ways to support American chestnut restoration is to join or renew your membership in The American Chestnut Foundation. Regular membership at the $40 level includes TACF e-newsletters\, the bi-monthly The Journal magazine\, a special TACF car decal\, and membership in one of our state chapters. Membership at the Sponsorship level ($300 and above) includes all the above benefits plus potentially blight-resistant Restoration Chestnut 1.0 seeds. Another way you can contribute is by signing up to volunteer. Come to the Celebration to learn about volunteer opportunities. Membership details can be found atwww.tacf.org and will be available at the event. \nThe Celebration is sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch of the Virginia Chapter of TACF. For more information email SWVABranch@acf.org or call (276) 944-4631. \nAbout The American Chestnut Foundation – In 1983\, a dedicated group of scientists formed The American Chestnut Foundation and began a special breeding process which\, in 2005\, produced the first potentially blight-resistant American-type trees suitable for widespread testing called Restoration Chestnuts 1.0. Now assisted by almost 6\,000 members and volunteers in 16 state chapters\, TACF has developed a sophisticated chestnut breeding program with over 300 breeding orchards located throughout the eastern US. The mission of The American Chestnut Foundation is to restore the American chestnut tree to our eastern woodlands to benefit our environment\, our wildlife and our society. For more information on TACF and its national breeding program\, visit www.tacf.org or contact TACF Director of Communications Ruth Gregory at (828) 281-0047\, email: ruth@acf.org. \nDirections to Glenn C. Price Research Farm\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA 24361: \nTake I-81 exit 22: If traveling northbound\, take a right at end of ramp\, if traveling southbound\, take a left; Travel ½ mile on Enterprise Road\, take a left on Lee Highway (US-11);Travel 1 ¼ mile\, take a right on Hawthorne Drive\, and travel ½ mile to Glenn C. Price Research Farm on right; just beyond Indoor Farms Greenhouses.
URL:https://tacf.org/event/7th-annual-chestnut-restoration-celebration-announced-2/
LOCATION:Glenn C. Price Research Laboratory at Meadowview Research Farm\, Meadowview\, VA\, 29010 Hawthorne Drive\, Meadowview\, VA\, 24361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Olson%2C Volunteer":MAILTO:olson627@juno.com
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