Virginia Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation

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Virginia Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation Volunteers working to restore this iconic, functionally extinct tree to the heart of its native range

On May 1st this hole will the home of an important chestnut tree. One of 116 trees from controlled crosses of parents s...
04/30/2026

On May 1st this hole will the home of an important chestnut tree. One of 116 trees from controlled crosses of parents selected using DNA to predict blight resistance. Volunteers from the VA Chapter of TACF will get their hands dirty planting them at Fortunes Cove Preserve near Lovingston VA. Thanks to The Nature Conservancy for providing the orchard site!

On April 25, the VA Chapter and Grayson Land Care collaborated on an orchard culling project at Matthews State Forest. ...
04/29/2026

On April 25, the VA Chapter and Grayson Land Care collaborated on an orchard culling project at Matthews State Forest. 1. Ben's taking chestnut bolts home to grow mushrooms. 2. The crew. 3. Before. 4. After. The orchard will be used for the RGS American breeding track after culling.

TACF is hiring both a Mid-Atlantic and Southern Regional Science Coordinator! Support volunteer-led science programs, wo...
01/05/2026

TACF is hiring both a Mid-Atlantic and Southern Regional Science Coordinator! Support volunteer-led science programs, work hands-on with chestnut restoration, and connect regional chapters with national research efforts. If you have experience with tree breeding and selection programs, leading volunteer events, orchard management, or are passionate about the return of American chestnut to its native range, we encourage you to apply. The link to apply and more details can be found here: https://tacf.org/employment/

Join us for the VA chapter meeting on Dec 6th from 1-4pm in Leesburg VA at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. We will give a...
11/24/2025

Join us for the VA chapter meeting on Dec 6th from 1-4pm in Leesburg VA at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve.

We will give away wild type American seeds, discuss TACF restoration restrategies, and lead an orchard tour! 🌰

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P. O. Box 158
Leesburg, VA
20115

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