The PA/NJ Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation will hold a virtual Fall Member Meeting November 6 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.  An in-person meeting has been postponed.

The revised agenda for the meeting includes updates on Chapter American Chestnut restoration efforts, presentations by Sara Fitzsimmons, Director of Restoration and Stephen Hoy, Orchard Manager at Penn State.

There will be plenty of opportunity for new and experienced growers to connect, ask questions, and share experiences.

Click Here to register and for more information.

Mark your calendar - Spring Growers Meeting April 2.

Volunteers Rock PSU Planting Day

With the help of volunteers ages 4 to “don’t ask,” the Foundation was  able to plant 105 seedlings in the Germplasm Conservation Orchard during our PSU Planting Day on September 3rd.

These 105 seedlings included 14 unique lines of American chestnuts. An additional 85 small stem assay backcross seedlings planted in the backcross orchards – for a total of 190 seedlings being planted.   Read more here.

Click Here to read the Chapter’s latest newsletter.

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the PA/NJ Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation website, Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.  Visit the Chapter YouTube Channel.  Click Here to sign up for the Chapter newsletter.  Click Here to become a member.

(Photo: Volunteers at Penn State Planting Day.)

[Posted: September 10, 2021]

9/13/2021