eSprout |  February 2015
2014 Annual Report Released

We are pleased to present The American Chestnut Foundation's 2014 annual report. This report outlines the accomplishments of TACF during the fiscal year July 2013-June 2014. Highlights include: the planting of more than 10,000 Restoration Chestnut 1.0 trees to date, TACF's ninth four-star rating by Charity Navigator, and in the past year alone, chapter volunteers have planted more than 90,000 chestnut trees in 114 various locations throughout the Appalachian range.
Pure American Seed Kits and Seedlings 

As one of many TACF member benefits, pure American chestnut seed kits and seedlings will be available for purchase beginning  March 10th. Due to the limited supply, orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are not currently a member, you can join TACF at the same time you place your order. Memberships start at $40.00. Pricing information and ordering instructions are available here.
Staff Update: dentataBase
By Kendra Gurney

The dentataBase is an online database that will ultimately store all of TACF's breeding program data - both from Meadowview and TACF's state chapters. With the exciting announcement of two years of committed funding, we will be able to make needed improvements to the development of this critical tool to fully support TACF's scientific programs. The dentataBase team is working to make significant enhancements to data integrity, mapping, and the system's security mode.  Read more about the dentataBase project.


A Carolina Wren feasting on the bugs hiding inside a chestnut tree.
Do Good while You Shop! Use Amazon Smile! 
Did you know that when you shop at Amazon, a small portion of your purchases can be donated to TACF through AmazonSmile? It's an easy way to give back. When you register, Amazon will ask you to select your charity of choice (The American Chestnut Foundation). Amazon will then donate 0.5 % of the price of eligible purchases to TACF every time you shop. AmazonSmile offers the same products, same prices, and same great Amazon service. Get your charity shopping started today!
Calendar of Events
March 5 / Feast on Art: 26th Annual Spectrum Art Exhibition  / The Carriage Barn Arts Center / New Canaan, CT / 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 

March 7 / TN Chapter Board Meeting / Glen Leven Estate / 4000 Franklin RD / Nashville, TN 37219 / 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.

March 20 - 21 / Pennsylvania Private Forest Landowners Conference 2015 / Blair County Convention Center / Altoona, PA / All day

March 28 / Pennsylvania Chapter Spring Growers Meeting / Fort Hunter / Harrisburg, PA 

For all TACF events, visit http://www.acf.org/calendar.php 
The American Chestnut Foundation
50 North Merrimon Ave, Suite 115
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 281-0047
               
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.