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Join us for TACF's 31st Annual Meeting on October 17-19, 2014 at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Conference Center in Front Royal. Registration is now open but space is limited. Please call today to secure your spot! Details about registration, accomodation options, as well as the complete schedule of events is available on our website. Read more. 
Young Chestnut Scientists Blossom at Smithsonian Conservation Biological Institute
By Kelly Shen
A forecast of mid-day showers and thunderstorms? The threat of a little rain certainly didn't intimidate campers of the EcoBioGeo Day Camp at the Smithsonian Conservation Biological Institute (SCBI). These campers fully indulged in a morning of citizen science and chestnut trees thanks to the help of The American Chestnut Foundation. Read more. 

Host species of Cryphonectria parasitica

By Tom Saielli
Cryphonectria parasitica, commonly known as chestnut blight, is a pathogen of American chestnut, but it can infect all species of chestnuts and chinquapins, as well as many species of oaks, even though it may be found as saprophyte or a weak pathogen on these and other species. Tom Saielli gives a detailed overview about the various host species of this fungal pathogen. Read more. 
Enjoy Bluegrass Music and Tours at the 25th Anniversary
of Meadowview Research Farms
By Dick Olson
Don't miss the amazing Pointer Brothers at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Meadowview Research Farms. This acoustic trio specializes in Americana, Jazz, Dawg, and Bluegrass music. Plus, enjoy hayrides through the orchards, 'kid-friendly' events, and an in-depth science tour. Join us on October 11 from 2-6 pm. It'll be tons of fun for the entire family! Read more. 
July/August issue of The Journal
TACF Members:  The July/August issue of The Journal has shipped! This great edition highlights the important regional work on chestnut outreach and education. As always, we would like to thank our contributing authors for making The Journal publications timely and relevant to TACF's mission!  Read some of the highlights. 
By Kelly Shen and Matt Brinckman

TACF is charged with identifying, recording, mapping, and analyzing chestnut trees

across the native range. That's why we like to periodically remind our members and volunteers about the correct way to submit a leaf & twig sample. Remember, if your sample arrives damaged, our scientists cannot perform an analysis. This informational video (above) provides detailed steps on how to properly package and mail samples to TACF.

 

Please visit TACF's Find a Tree webpage for more information about this important process: www.acf.org/find_a_tree.php.
Photo of the Month
This photo of a furry friend was taken in the Shenandoah National Park after a recent training session of the Appalachian Trail MEGA-Transect Chestnut Project. Look at all those chestnut sprouts! TACF sends a special thanks to Kathy Marmet for sharing this great shot.  
Oct. 11 / 25th Anniversary Celebration of Meadowview / Glenn C. Price Research Farm, 29010 Hawthorne Drive, Meadowview, VA / 2 pm - 6 pm.

Oct. 11 / Inaugural Meeting of the Delmarva Restoration Branch / Abbott's Mill Nature Center, Milford, DE / 6:00 - 9:00 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.org. To join the effort to restore the American chestnut tree, visit www.acf.org/join.php.