BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The American Chestnut Foundation - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The American Chestnut Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tacf.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The American Chestnut Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20250520T210305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T212539Z UID:10002058-1749200400-1749222000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Inoculations at Sky Meadows State Park DESCRIPTION:Event will take place Friday and Saturday from 9am-3pm.\nTesting our orchard trees for blight resistance requires inoculating them with the blight. We do this by boring a hole in the bark\, removing a plug of bark\, and replacing it with a disk of agar and mycelium\, the chestnut blight fungus. The agar and mycelium are cut from a culture of the fungus in a Petri plate. Our experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9am to 3 pm. The work is low to the ground and requires you to follow a set protocol. Reasonable agility and attention to detail are all that is required. Training is relatively quick. You will learn to recognize naturally occurring blight and gain general knowledge of the selection and testing process.\n\nPrepare to get dirty and protect yourself from possible poison ivy. Long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and a hat are recommended. Bring water and lunch.\n\nRSVP here : https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-inoculations-at-sky-meadows-state-park/2025-06-06/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20250520T210305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T212539Z UID:10002062-1749286800-1749308400@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Inoculations at Sky Meadows State Park DESCRIPTION:Event will take place Friday and Saturday from 9am-3pm.\nTesting our orchard trees for blight resistance requires inoculating them with the blight. We do this by boring a hole in the bark\, removing a plug of bark\, and replacing it with a disk of agar and mycelium\, the chestnut blight fungus. The agar and mycelium are cut from a culture of the fungus in a Petri plate. Our experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9am to 3 pm. The work is low to the ground and requires you to follow a set protocol. Reasonable agility and attention to detail are all that is required. Training is relatively quick. You will learn to recognize naturally occurring blight and gain general knowledge of the selection and testing process.\n\nPrepare to get dirty and protect yourself from possible poison ivy. Long pants\, long sleeves\, gloves\, and a hat are recommended. Bring water and lunch.\n\nRSVP here : https://theamericanchestnutfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90482 URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-inoculations-at-sky-meadows-state-park/2025-06-07/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20250303T192110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T185902Z UID:10002041-1741338000-1741359600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Orchard Maintenance at Sky Meadows State Park DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sky Meadows State Park for annual chestnut orchard maintenance on Friday\, March 7 from 9 am to 3pm. We look forward to seeing you there! \nCome prepared to work in field or forest conditions; wear appropriate clothing and solid closed-toe shoes (no crocs\, sorry!)\, bring gloves\, a hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water\, and a snack. \nPlease register here. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-maintenance-sky-meadows/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="VA Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20241016T213916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T214538Z UID:10002016-1729332000-1729353600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA - Sky Meadows State Park Fall Foliage Festival DESCRIPTION:Visit the Virginia Chapter’s Chestnut Seed Orchards during the Fall Foliage Festival at Sky Meadows State Park!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, the park offers the perfect backdrop for celebrating the stunning colors of the season. Enjoy breathtaking views of the changing leaves\, wagon rides\, and scenic hikes through vibrant forests. The festival features family-fun activities\, community partners\, live music\, and delicious fall treats\, making it a delightful event for all ages. Come and embrace the beauty of fall\, connect with nature\, and create lasting memories. Standard $10 park entrance fee applies. Find more information on the Virginia State Parks website. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-sky-meadows-state-park-fall-foliage-festival/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VA-Fall-Foliage-Festival.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Chapter TACF":MAILTO:VaChapter@tacf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20240603T181549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T184012Z UID:10001979-1718528400-1718550000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Inoculations at Sky Meadows\, day 2 DESCRIPTION:2024 Virginia Chestnut Orchard Inoculation Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteers are needed for a citizen scientist task – inoculating chestnut trees to test their resistance to blight. A three-person crew\, or crews\, are required over three weekends\, working from 9 am to 3 pm. Please email with your date preference and indicate whether you can work multiple days. It would be preferable to work both days of a weekend so we have continuity. \nContact Fred Hebard mbiew@comcast.net to participate. \nPlease join us for any inoculation events that you are available.\nJune 8-9 Blandy Experimental Farm\nChestnut Orchard\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 8 event\nSunday June 9 event\n\nJune 15-16   Sky Meadows State Park\nSky Meadows Visitor Parking\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 15 event\nSunday June 16 event\n\nJune 22-23  Banshee Reeks\nBanshee Reeks Nature Preserve Visitor Center\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 22 event\nSunday June 23 event\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June is a busy month for chestnut breeding. Tree inoculation will be done in the first half of June and pollination the second half. We use open pollinations to produce seed for our northern Virginia seed orchards\, and have mostly finished harvesting seed for them. Now the trees have grown up large enough\, it is time to test them for blight resistance. The first phase of selection entails inoculating them with the blight (giving them blight) and picking the winners. \nWhen seed orchard trees are about 2” in diameter and 10-15 feet tall they are ready to be inoculated. We do this by boring a hole in the bark\, removing a plug of bark and replacing it with a disk of agar and mycelium\, the chestnut blight fungus. The agar and mycelium are cut from a culture of the fungus in a Petri plate. I am currently in the process of generating large numbers of culture plates for our activity. \nIn trees inoculated in 2022 and 2023 we have seen clear and statistically significant separation of family means\, which is an indication that we have variability in blight resistance between families. Variation is good; we can pick the winning families and discard the losers. If there were no variation\, we couldn’t select the best families. There also is variation between families that share the same grandparent but not the same parents. Again this is good because we can select the best. Finally\, we can select the best trees within families as trees vary within families. \nOur experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9am to 3 pm. In 2023 we inoculated 11 plots\, and 25 in 2023. For 2024\, we have nine plots at Blandy\, five at Banshee Reeks and four or more at Sky Meadows. With two crews\, I estimate it will take two days to inoculate Blandy\, and one each Banshee and Sky Meadows. We may inoculate a few more plots at Sky Meadows as they are coming along fast and we are in danger of getting swamped next year. \nSuccessive weekends worked well this spring for planting\, so I hope we can repeat this progress this June. The plan is to inoculate Saturday and Sunday over the weekends of June 8th — Blandy\, June 15th — Sky Meadows\, and June 22nd — Banshee Reeks. Please email back with your date preference and indicate whether you can work multiple days. It would be preferable to work both days of a weekend so we have continuity. \nI look forward to getting out in the orchards with you and we will send out a confirming memo in the week prior to each weekend. \nYours Truly\,\nFred \nFrederick V. Hebard\, PhD\nVice President\, Virginia Chapter\nThe American Chestnut Foundation\nmbiew@comcast.net\n276 356-8517 URL:https://tacf.org/event/inoculations-at-sky-meadows-sun/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/inoculation-hole-in-tree.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20240603T180619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T181953Z UID:10001978-1718442000-1718463600@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Inoculations at Sky Meadows\, day 1 DESCRIPTION:2024 Virginia Chestnut Orchard Inoculation Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteers are needed for a citizen scientist task – inoculating chestnut trees to test their resistance to blight. A three-person crew\, or crews\, are required over three weekends\, working from 9 am to 3 pm. Please email with your date preference and indicate whether you can work multiple days. It would be preferable to work both days of a weekend so we have continuity. \nContact Fred Hebard mbiew@comcast.net to participate. \nPlease join us for any inoculation events that you are available.\nJune 8-9 Blandy Experimental FarmChestnut Orchard\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 8 event\nSunday June 9 event\n\nJune 15-16   Sky Meadows State ParkSky Meadows Visitor Parking\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 15 event\nSunday June 16 event\n\nJune 22-23  Banshee ReeksBanshee Reeks Nature Preserve Visitor Center\, Google map \n\nSaturday June 22 event\nSunday June 23 event\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June is a busy month for chestnut breeding. Tree inoculation will be done in the first half of June and pollination the second half. We use open pollinations to produce seed for our northern Virginia seed orchards\, and have mostly finished harvesting seed for them. Now the trees have grown up large enough\, it is time to test them for blight resistance. The first phase of selection entails inoculating them with the blight (giving them blight) and picking the winners. \nWhen seed orchard trees are about 2” in diameter and 10-15 feet tall they are ready to be inoculated. We do this by boring a hole in the bark\, removing a plug of bark and replacing it with a disk of agar and mycelium\, the chestnut blight fungus. The agar and mycelium are cut from a culture of the fungus in a Petri plate. I am currently in the process of generating large numbers of culture plates for our activity. \nIn trees inoculated in 2022 and 2023 we have seen clear and statistically significant separation of family means\, which is an indication that we have variability in blight resistance between families. Variation is good; we can pick the winning families and discard the losers. If there were no variation\, we couldn’t select the best families. There also is variation between families that share the same grandparent but not the same parents. Again this is good because we can select the best. Finally\, we can select the best trees within families as trees vary within families. \nOur experience has been that a crew of three people can inoculate two plots of 180 planted nuts per day\, from 9am to 3 pm. In 2023 we inoculated 11 plots\, and 25 in 2023. For 2024\, we have nine plots at Blandy\, five at Banshee Reeks and four or more at Sky Meadows. With two crews\, I estimate it will take two days to inoculate Blandy\, and one each Banshee and Sky Meadows. We may inoculate a few more plots at Sky Meadows as they are coming along fast and we are in danger of getting swamped next year. \nSuccessive weekends worked well this spring for planting\, so I hope we can repeat this progress this June. The plan is to inoculate Saturday and Sunday over the weekends of June 8th — Blandy\, June 15th — Sky Meadows\, and June 22nd — Banshee Reeks. Please email back with your date preference and indicate whether you can work multiple days. It would be preferable to work both days of a weekend so we have continuity. \nI look forward to getting out in the orchards with you and we will send out a confirming memo in the week prior to each weekend. \nYours Truly\,\nFred \nFrederick V. Hebard\, PhD\nVice President\, Virginia Chapter\nThe American Chestnut Foundation\nmbiew@comcast.net\n276 356-8517 URL:https://tacf.org/event/inoculations-at-sky-meadows-sat/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/inoculation-hole-in-tree.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20240305T192757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T194821Z UID:10001943-1711182600-1711206000@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA Seed Orchard Planting - Sky Meadows State Park DESCRIPTION:Come help us sow chestnuts in one of our three seed orchards. These orchards are part of our plan to make many thousands of chestnuts available for future restoration plantings in the forests of Virginia. \nGet your hands a little dirty gently planting chestnuts in the ground and setting up small tubes to protect them from critters. See the amazing growth of chestnuts planted there over the last few years. Learn about chestnut restoration from your fellow volunteers. \nSaturday\, March 23\, 8:30am to 3:00 pm\, Sky Meadows State Park11012 Edmonds Ln\, Delaplane\, VA 20144Sky Meadows State Park \nRSVP to vachestnut@gmail.com. Please indicate which events you wish to attend. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Be sure to check out all our events this March!\n\nSEED ORCHARD PLANTINGS \nSaturday\, March 9\, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Blandy Experimental Farm (event page)Chestnut Seed Orchard400 Blandy Farm Ln\, Boyce\, VA 22620Chestnut Seed Orchard \nSaturday\, March 16\, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm\, Banshee Reeks (event page)21085 The Woods Rd\, Leesburg\, VA 20175Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve \nSaturday\, March 23\, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm\, Sky Meadows State Park (event page)11012 Edmonds Ln\, Delaplane\, VA 20144Sky Meadows State Park \n\nSPECIAL GUIDED TOUR: (event page)Saturday\, March 30\, 9:30am to Noon\, Lesesne State ForestLesesne State ForestLatitude/Longitude: 37° 50′ 32.3″\, -78° 57′ 50.0″ \nLearn about the History of Chestnut BreedingJoin us for a walking tour of Lesesne State Forest\, where chestnut breeding has been going on since 1968. See large surviving American chestnuts that we grafted there in the 1980s\, 56-year hybrid chestnuts from Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, several generations of backcross chestnuts\, and controlled crosses of large surviving American chestnuts. You will see varying degrees of blight resistance. This is one of the largest plantings of blight-resistant chestnuts.  \n\nRSVP to vachestnut@gmail.com Please indicate which events you wish to attend. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-seed-orchard-planting-sky-meadows-state-park/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/VA-Anna-planting-900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Hebard":MAILTO:mbiew@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20231011T154934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T141218Z UID:10001876-1698490800-1698508800@tacf.org SUMMARY:VA- Fall Farm Day at Sky Meadows DESCRIPTION:One of the first chestnut plantings at Sky Meadows State Park.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We will be providing educational material about American Chestnut restoration to the public including activity books geared to children. Our orchard at Sky Meadows will serve as a demonstration of these efforts. If you would like to see American Chestnut restoration in progress\, come on by! \nThere are signs showing the way and the event can be seen as you enter the park. It is in the historical buildings area. \nFor questions\, contact Cindy Ingram below. URL:https://tacf.org/event/va-fall-farm-day-at-sky-meadows/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/VA-sky-meadows-orchard.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Ingram":MAILTO:vachestnut@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210321 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20210310T141859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T141859Z UID:10001636-1616198400-1616284799@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting Seedlings at Sky Meadow DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to help plant Virginia’s seed orchards. Volunteers should email vachestnut@verizon.net for details and directions. URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-seedlings-at-sky-meadow/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Warren Laws":MAILTO:wlawsii@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210320 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20210310T141634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T141634Z UID:10001635-1616112000-1616198399@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting Seedlings at Sky Meadow DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to help plant Virginia’s seed orchards. Volunteers should email vachestnut@verizon.net for details and directions. URL:https://tacf.org/event/23731/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ORGANIZER;CN="Warren Laws":MAILTO:wlawsii@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20190730T233536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T233536Z UID:10001472-1565082000-1565110800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Help Maintain the Sky Meadows Seed Orchard DESCRIPTION:Hey Chestnut Enthusiasts! \n Anyone interested in helping with some critically needed orchard maintenance at the VA chapter seed orchard at Sky Meadows Sate Park? We need help weed-whacking\, hand-pulling weeds\, spraying and fertilizing\, etc. \n The work will probably take a few hours and if we start early we can beat the heat. \n When:  Tuesday\, August 6th at 9:00 AM \nWhere: Sky Meadows State Park\, Delaplane\, VA \nPlease park at the visitor center and walk down the gravel road to the orchard (you can see it from the Visitor Center parking lot). \n What to bring:  Gloves\, water\, sun screen\, bug spray\, lunch & snacks\, and dress for the weather and for a little bit of poison ivy you may encounter (I wear long sleeves and pants). \n That’s it. Just let me know via email if you think you can make it.  I expect carpooling from the Charlottesville area\, please inquire. \n Hope to see you there! \nTom Saielli URL:https://tacf.org/event/help-maintain-the-sky-meadows-seed-orchard/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2-13.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Saielli":MAILTO:tom.saielli@acf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20190730T233536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T233536Z UID:10001473-1565082000-1565110800@tacf.org SUMMARY:Help Maintain the Sky Meadows Seed Orchard DESCRIPTION:Hey Chestnut Enthusiasts! \n Anyone interested in helping with some critically needed orchard maintenance at the VA chapter seed orchard at Sky Meadows Sate Park? We need help weed-whacking\, hand-pulling weeds\, spraying and fertilizing\, etc. \n The work will probably take a few hours and if we start early we can beat the heat. \n When:  Tuesday\, August 6th at 9:00 AM \nWhere: Sky Meadows State Park\, Delaplane\, VA \nPlease park at the visitor center and walk down the gravel road to the orchard (you can see it from the Visitor Center parking lot). \n What to bring:  Gloves\, water\, sun screen\, bug spray\, lunch & snacks\, and dress for the weather and for a little bit of poison ivy you may encounter (I wear long sleeves and pants). \n That’s it. Just let me know via email if you think you can make it.  I expect carpooling from the Charlottesville area\, please inquire. \n Hope to see you there! \nTom Saielli URL:https://tacf.org/event/help-maintain-the-sky-meadows-seed-orchard-2/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2-13.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Saielli":MAILTO:tom.saielli@acf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20190312T125808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T133337Z UID:10001414-1553677200-1553965200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Help the VA-TACF Chapter Plant Chestnut Seeds DESCRIPTION:The VA-TACF Chapter is looking for a few good volunteers to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting chestnuts. What better way to celebrate the coming warmer weather than to be outside getting a little dirt under your fingernails for a good cause? We have 5\,000 chestnuts to plant (last year was a huge harvest) so we need all of you! \nThe planting is scheduled to take place March 27-30 at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane the first couple of days. Then we’ll head to Banshee Reeks in Leesburg or the State Arboretum in Boyce. (Specific dates/times will be determined based on when the orchards are ready.) \nThe planting does not require physical strength but you need to be able to kneel and stand up off and on throughout the day. Everyone will gather at 9:00AM\, break for lunch (provided by the chapter) and work a few more hours after lunch each day. Park in the main visitor lot and walk to the orchard. There will be people present to show you where to go if you need assistance. \nWhat to bring: either a trowel or a bulb planter\, or both; if you have a 5-gallon bucket or a rubber mallet for pounding stakes\, bring those. (Label your tools so you can find it when you’re done.) Also bring a water bottle\, bug repellent\, snacks (if necessary)\, and sun protection. Please contact chapter member\, Catherine Mayes with your interest and availability by email or voicemail: (540) 364-1922. Hope to see you in there! URL:https://tacf.org/event/help-plant-chestnut-seeds-march-27-30-and-more/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Chestnut-Seeds-Restoring-A-Legacy-e1553002391753.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20190312T125808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T125808Z UID:10001415-1553677200-1553965200@tacf.org SUMMARY:Help the VA-TACF Chapter Plant Chestnut Seeds DESCRIPTION:The VA-TACF Chapter is looking for a few good volunteers to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting chestnuts. What better way to celebrate the coming warmer weather than to be outside getting a little dirt under your fingernails for a good cause? We have 5\,000 chestnuts to plant (last year was a huge harvest) so we need all of you! \nThe planting is scheduled to take place March 27-30 at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane the first couple of days. Then we’ll head to Banshee Reeks in Leesburg or the State Arboretum in Boyce. (Specific dates/times will be determined based on when the orchards are ready.) \nThe planting does not require physical strength but you need to be able to kneel and stand up off and on throughout the day. Everyone will gather at 9:00AM\, break for lunch (provided by the chapter) and work a few more hours after lunch each day. Park in the main visitor lot and walk to the orchard. There will be people present to show you where to go if you need assistance. \nWhat to bring: either a trowel or a bulb planter\, or both; if you have a 5-gallon bucket or a rubber mallet for pounding stakes\, bring those. (Label your tools so you can find it when you’re done.) Also bring a water bottle\, bug repellent\, snacks (if necessary)\, and sun protection. Please contact chapter member\, Catherine Mayes with your interest and availability by email or voicemail: (540) 364-1922. Hope to see you in there! URL:https://tacf.org/event/help-plant-chestnut-seeds-march-27-30-and-more-2/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Chestnut-Seeds-Restoring-A-Legacy-e1553002391753.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20181102T011359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T011502Z UID:10001352-1542009600-1542042000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed for Planting at Sky Meadows - November 12 DESCRIPTION:Dear Chestnut Helpers: \nWe are planning a work day at at Sky Meadows State Park on Veterans Day\, November 12. \nWe will be planting replacement seedlings in some of the spots where the original seedling didn’t make it.  And while we’re there\, we will re-inventory the orchard and do a bit of maintenance if it needs it.  Please let me know if you’d like to spend some time outdoors with us Veterans Day! \nCathy \nCatherine Mayes\, President\nVirginia Chapter\, The American Chestnut Foundation\nP.O. Box 158\nMarshall\, VA  20116\n(540) 364-1922 URL:https://tacf.org/event/volunteers-needed-for-planting-at-sky-meadows-november-12/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20181102T011359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T011359Z UID:10001353-1542009600-1542042000@tacf.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed for Planting at Sky Meadows - November 12 DESCRIPTION:Dear Chestnut Helpers: \nWe are planning a work day at at Sky Meadows State Park on Veterans Day\, November 12. \nWe will be planting replacement seedlings in some of the spots where the original seedling didn’t make it.  And while we’re there\, we will re-inventory the orchard and do a bit of maintenance if it needs it.  Please let me know if you’d like to spend some time outdoors with us Veterans Day! \nCathy \nCatherine Mayes\, President\nVirginia Chapter\, The American Chestnut Foundation\nP.O. Box 158\nMarshall\, VA  20116\n(540) 364-1922 URL:https://tacf.org/event/volunteers-needed-for-planting-at-sky-meadows-november-12-2/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20180327T084024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T084024Z UID:10001196-1523527200-1523552400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting Seed Orchard at Sky Meadows State Park\, Delaplane DESCRIPTION:Start time: 10:00. \nWhat to bring: a trowel and work gloves.  In addition\, if you have them\, a 5-gallon bucket for hauling mulch and a rubber mallet. \nWe work light rain or shine.  We won’t reschedule for drizzle or intermittent showers; but we won’t work in heavy rain (or snow–could happen this year!). \nWhere to meet:  meet at the park. (Call the office if you need a GPS address.)  The phone number is (540) 364-1922. \nPlease let us know if you plan to come for a whole or partial day so we are prepared for the right size crowd.  The chapter will buy lunch if we go beyond 1:00. URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-seed-orchard-at-sky-meadows-state-park-delaplane/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Chestnut-Seeds-Restoring-A-Legacy-e1553002391753.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T204359 CREATED:20180327T084024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T084024Z UID:10001197-1523527200-1523552400@tacf.org SUMMARY:Planting Seed Orchard at Sky Meadows State Park\, Delaplane DESCRIPTION:Start time: 10:00. \nWhat to bring: a trowel and work gloves.  In addition\, if you have them\, a 5-gallon bucket for hauling mulch and a rubber mallet. \nWe work light rain or shine.  We won’t reschedule for drizzle or intermittent showers; but we won’t work in heavy rain (or snow–could happen this year!). \nWhere to meet:  meet at the park. (Call the office if you need a GPS address.)  The phone number is (540) 364-1922. \nPlease let us know if you plan to come for a whole or partial day so we are prepared for the right size crowd.  The chapter will buy lunch if we go beyond 1:00. URL:https://tacf.org/event/planting-seed-orchard-at-sky-meadows-state-park-delaplane-2/ LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Markham\, VA\, 22643\, United States CATEGORIES:The American Chestnut Foundation,Virginia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Chestnut-Seeds-Restoring-A-Legacy-e1553002391753.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR