eSprout |   November 2015
Make a Difference. Donate to Our Year-End Appeal Today.
As 2015 winds down, TACF is embarking on its most ambitious year-end fundraising goal to date. Our mission is one of hope, and we need you to help TACF grow and thrive, like the tree itself. Our strategic initiatives include genome mapping, construction of a greenhouse at Meadowview, support for our science staff, as well as a new web site to align our communications efforts with our cutting-edge science. Please make your tax-deductible donation today!
West Virginia Demonstration Orchard Engages Students in Educational Opportunities through Local High School
By West Virginia Chapter President Robert Sypolt
In the spring of 2013, the West Virginia chapter established an American chestnut demonstration orchard near Preston High School in Kingwood, West Virginia. Initially, the school's only involvement consisted of high school students planting more than 80 chestnuts of varying generations and breeds. But now the orchard has become a part of the curriculum for all Preston County schools' Biology classes.
Help Us Spread the Word and GROW Our Story!
TACF is excited to announce the release of a great collaboration with The Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell on December 1st. Stay tuned for a special announcement to learn how you can help TACF's mission reach hundreds of thousands of people. On December 1st, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to help grow this important story about the restoration of an American icon!
TACF is proud to be included in the National/International 2015 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Charity List distributed to Federal employees and military personnel in the U.S. and overseas. If you are a federal employee or member of the military, please consider designating The American Chestnut Foundation (Donor Code: 95986) as your beneficiary this year. 
Start Shopping with AmazonSmile to Support TACF
Did you know that Amazon has a program to support non-profits?  It's called AmazonSmile (amazon.smile.com) and it's easy to use. Register at amazon.smile.com and select your charity of choice (The American Chestnut Foundation). Amazon then donates 0.5 % of your total eligible purchases to TACF every time you shop. This program offers the same great Amazon products, prices, and service so help support TACF today at AmazonSmile! 
 
Photo by Ruth Gregory Goodridge  
Taken in the hybrid chestnut seed orchard at The Arboretum at Penn State University, this orchard represents the final stage of the breeding program and culminates the efforts of countless volunteers who contributed their time and efforts to TACF's mission.
 Click here to view a large-scale version of this image.  Submitted via email. 
Calendar of Events
November 19 / MA/RI Chapter Event: Restoration of American Chestnut Tree Presentation with Massachusetts Garden Club / 1 P.M. - 2 P.M. 

November 21 / MA/RI Chapter Event: Annual Meeting / Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Field Headquarters / 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. 

November 22 / Tennessee Chapter Event: Restoration Chestnut 1.0 Planting at Big East Fork Farms / 5375 Big East Fork RD / Franklin, Tennessee / 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. 

December 2 / Maine Chapter Event: Chestnut Dinner and Presentation / Sheepscot General Store & Farm / 98 Townhouse Road / Whitefield, Maine / 5:30 P.M. - 8 P.M. 

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.