Nature’s Newsletter Spring 2019
R E S T O R I N GTHE AMERICAN CHESTNUTby Sara Fern FitzsimmonsDirector of Restoration / The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF)Check out this article on page 7.
continue readingVolunteer Orchard Position
Cordorus State ParkF1 OrchardGettysburg F2 The PA Chapter of TACF is seeking a volunteer to help with oversight and coordination of maintenance activities at our Codorus State Park orchards in south-central Pennsylvania! The Park staff…continue readingPA Chapter Welcomes Peter Reinhart as our New Treasurer
The Board of PA-TACF takes pleasure in introducing Peter Reinhart as our new treasurer. Peter was one of several great candidates the Executive Committee of our Board interviewed to take on this role when Andrew…continue readingOutreach at Native Plant Festivals
This spring we will have a booth at two native plant festivals and we are seeking volunteers to help with both.
continue reading“American Canopy” – Trees, Forests, and the Making of a Nation, Erick Rutkow
“American Canopy” – Trees, Forests, and the Making of a Nation, Erick Rutkow — Book Review by Mac Heebner of State College, PA: Mac is an active volunteer and member.
continue readingLocal Artist Supports PATACF
Many thanks to local jewelry artist, Kimberly Helder, of Helders Design who is putting her artistry to work to support the restoration efforts of the PA Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation (PA-TACF).
continue readingChestnut Grower Certification Workshop
The PA/NJ Chapter is organizing the first annual Chestnut Growers Certification Workshop this fall to help new growers, members, and others learn the best practices for growing and maintaining chestnut trees.
continue readingSPRING GROWERS MEETING
You are invited to join the PA/NJ Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation for our Spring Growers Meeting. Come to learn and to socialize with chestnut growers and enthusiasts. There will be a brief introduction by our President, followed by educational presentations and lunch. At the end of the meeting pure American seed nuts will be distributed to members. This meeting is free and open to the public but we do require folks to RSVP and to pay for their own lunch, at the door: $10.
continue readingReady, Set, Grow!
Many thanks to the volunteers who helped us kick off the 2019 growing season. Over the course of 2 days and a great crew of volunteers, we started 4,000 seedlings in January.
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