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TACF Membership Has Its Privileges
TACF has expanded its membership program by adding helpful resources for chestnut fans everywhere. Membership packages offer access to scientific research, timely publications, chestnut recipes, local chapter news and events, and 'members only' online resources. Help us ensure the American chestnut will once again return to its rightful place in our forests. Sign up today!

Meadowview's 25th: Celebrating the Accomplishments 
Accomplishments at the Meadowview Research Farms over the past 25 years are the cumulative efforts of many individuals. Join us on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 2-6 pm for the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Meadowview Research Farms and help us celebrate the major milestones of TACF's chestnut restoration program. Read More

Staff Update: Road Scholars Visit Meadowview
By Dr. Laura Georgi

Meadowview Research Farms has been a destination for the Elderhostel Road Scholars program since 1997. Elderhostel, Inc. is a not-for-profit that organizes programs to inspire learning, discovery, and travel for adults. In TACF's case, participants come not merely to learn but to serve as well. Read More


TACF Earns 4-star Rating from Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator rates TACF as a 4-star charity for our 2013 Fiscal Year End performance. That's the highest score you can get! Based on financial health, accountability, and transparency, TACF is extremely proud to be recognized by America's largest and most influential charity rater. Read More.

Enter to Win TACF's Chestnut Photo Contest
TACF is looking for your best chestnut related photos and we want YOU to be the judge. This year, all voting will take place online.  You will decide the winning photograph! Deadline for entry is September 1, 2014.  Please check out all the rules & regulations before submitting your photo for entry. Click here for the 2014 Photo Contest Details

Photo of the Month
 
Photo by Paul Wensel
Video of the Month

2014 The American Chestnut Foundation Stanback Internship Video Contest
2014 The American Chestnut Foundation Stanback Internship Video Contest

Chestnut fans - 
Take 60 sec. to watch this fun video by TACF Stanback intern 
Kelly Shen (above). The Stanback video contest has become a 
tradition for TACF, and the video that gets the most views wins!  
Contest ends July 26.


Calendar of Events
Oct. 11 / 25th Anniversary Celebration of Meadowview / Glenn C. Price Research Farm, 29010 Hawthorne Drive, Meadowview, VA / 2 pm - 6 pm.

Oct. 12 / West Virginia Chestnut Festival / On the big bend of the scenic Cheat River, Rowlesburg, WV / 10:30 am - 7:30 pm.

Oct. 16-17 / TACF Fall Board Meeting / Northern Virginia 4-H Center, Front Royal, VA / Details to come.

Oct. 17-19 / TACF 2014 Annual Meeting / Northern Virginia 4-H Center, Front Royal, VA / Details to come. 

For more TACF events, visit http://www.acf.org/calendar.php 
The American Chestnut Foundation
50 North Merrimon Ave., Ste 115
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 281-0047
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The mission of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is to restore the American chestnut tree to our eastern woodlands to benefit our environment, our wildlife, and our society.

 

TACF is a 501(c)3 conservation organization headquartered in Asheville, NC. To learn about TACF and its national breeding program, visit www.acf.orgTo join the effort to restore the American chestnut tree, visit www.acf.org/join.php.