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SUMMARY:Pryor Orchard Harvest - Edneyville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina/South Carolina Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation invites you to join in harvesting hybrid American chestnuts! We will be harvesting these trees at the Pryor Orchard in Edneyville Township\, NC\, on Saturday\, September 27 at 10:00 am. \nIf you’re interested in joining\, please dress for field work and bring gloves\, water\, and a lunch. We plan to have all the needed tools at the orchard. Before we start\, we will give a brief presentation on American chestnut trees and proper planting procedures. We hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP\, register at: https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90477 \nLocation and directions will be shared once you have signed up!
URL:https://tacf.org/event/pryor-orchard-harvest-edneyville-nc/
LOCATION:Pryor Orchard\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Van Clief":MAILTO:jamie.vanclief@acf.org
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SUMMARY:Harvest in Edneyville NC
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nThe Pryor Orchard is located at 12 Will Hill Road\, Edneyville\, NC\, but we suggest the following GPS Coordinates:\n\n\n35.40297\, -82.29308\n\nThe orchard is located off Timber Trail Road and may have limited cell signal. We recommended downloading directions prior to the workday. \nPlease RSVP here if you’d like to attend. \n\n			\n				RSVP\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				If you’re interested in attending\, please come prepared for fieldwork. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing\, Bring work gloves and a pole saw if you have them— we’ll provide all necessary tools at the orchard.\n \nBefore the harvest begins\, we’ll offer a brief presentation on American chestnut trees and proper planting techniques.\n \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://tacf.org/event/harvest-in-edneyville-nc/
LOCATION:Pryor Orchard\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
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SUMMARY:Pollination at Pryor Orchard - Edneyville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the beautiful Pryor Orchard for a one-day pollination workshop to learn the basics of chestnut breeding.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The workshop is a hands-on opportunity to learn and practice the techniques we use for controlled crosses in the TACF breeding program. We’ll cover all the steps in the process: finding and identifying an American chestnut tree\, how to recognize the male and female flowers\, emasculation and bagging\, pollen collection and handling\, labeling and record-keeping\, and the intimate details of hand pollination. We should be finished before lunch. \nTo get to the address you will drive up windy mountain roads. The orchard is located off Timber Trail Road and will have a limited cell signal. We recommended downloading directions prior to the workday. Jamie’s cell is (828) 259-2030\, but signal may be limited. \nWhen pulling into the driveway\, look to the right and you will see the orchard fenced in and some volunteers already working. \n12 Will Hill Road\, Hendersonville\, NCThe coordinates are: 35.40297\, -82.29308 \nYou should bring: a pair of garden clippers or tiny scissors\, a summer hat\, and some bug spray. Sensible shoes are a must! Dress for the weather and don’t forget to bring plenty of water and a snack. This is an all-ages event\, everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. \nIn case of rain\, an alternate date will be announced here and emailed. Watch your inbox! \nIf you’re interested in attending please RSVP here. \nSee you there! \n			\n				RSVP Here
URL:https://tacf.org/event/pollination-at-pryor-orchard-edneyville-nc/
LOCATION:Pryor Orchard\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation
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SUMMARY:Carolinas Chapter Wild American Chestnut Seed Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to help plant wild American chestnut seed at the Pryor Conservation Orchard located at 12 Will Hill Road\, Hendersonville\, NC. The planting event starts at 10:00 AM on April 20 and will conclude by early afternoon. Dress for field work\, including sturdy shoes\, gloves\, and cap or hat.  Bring a garden spade\, rake\, and shovel if possible. Bring water to drink\, a snack\, and a lunch.  GPS coordinates for the orchard are 35.40259\, -82.29317. Check out directions to the location before arriving as cell phone coverage is spotty near the orchard.  Let us know that you are coming by emailing a confirmation to tacf.carolinas@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReplyForward \n\n\nAdd reaction
URL:https://tacf.org/event/carolinas-chapter-wild-american-chestnut-seed-planting-event/
LOCATION:Pryor Orchard\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation
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SUMMARY:NC: Pryor Orchard Harvest
DESCRIPTION:The Carolinas Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation invites you to join to harvest hyrbid American chestnuts! We will be harvesting these trees at the Pryor Orchard in Edneyville Township\, NC.\n \nIf you’re interested in joining\, please dress for field work and bring gloves. We plan to have all the needed tools at the orchard.\n \nBefore we start\, we will give a brief presentation on American chestnut trees and proper planting procedures. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://tacf.org/event/nc-pryor-orchard-harvest/
LOCATION:Pryor Orchard\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carolinas,The American Chestnut Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Van Clief":MAILTO:jamie.vanclief@acf.org
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