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Events Chapter Calendar | Activity Reports | Event Photographs
Chapter Calendar:
11/12/2011: Chapter Picnic and Orchard Tour
The Chapter\'s Fall Picnic and Orchard Tour will start at noon at the Manor House, Black Mountain Campus, Montreat College. Bring your own food and beverages and a blanket to spread on the ground. The Ross Brothers of Maggie Valley, NC, playing guitar and banjo, will provide mountain music during the event. A backcross chestnut orchard will be toured, one whose trees were inoculated this past summer to determine which ones are most resistant to the blight. Click on the \"About\" tab on this web page to read an announcement about the meeting and to get directions.
9/10/2011: 2nd Chestnut Saturday at Cataloochee Ranch
Cataloochee Ranch at Maggie Valley, NC is the site of the 2nd Annual Chestnut Saturday. Tickets for Chestnut Saturday are $10 per person with children 12 and under free. For more information, click on the About tab on this site to read an article posted under News and Announcements.
9/9/2011: 2nd Cataloochee Branch event
Cataloochee Ranch, Maggie Valley, NC will host the event. Call 828-926-1401 to make reservations. For more information, click on the About tab on this site to read an article posted under News and Announcements.
8/20/2011: Carolinas Chapter Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting will be held at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC. Admission is $12 with youth 12 and under free. Refreshments and lunch are included. The Garden and Orchid Conservatory may be toured prior to and following the meeting and during lunch at no additionl charge. Hours of operation for DSBG are 9 am until 5 pm. Details of the meeting are posted under the About tab under News and Annoucements. If you plan to attend, let Doug Gillis know how many are coming so we can plan for lunch. Phone:704-542-0627 or E-mail: dgillis001@carolina.rr.com. A map showing where Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located south of Belmont, NC, along NC 279, is posted under News and Announcements. The red marker on the map marks the location.
8/4/2011: The Great American Chestnut Story
There will be a panel discussion starting a 7PM about the history and culture of the American chestnut and efforts to restore it to eastern woodlands. Board Members of the Carolinas Chapter ot The American Chestnut Foundation will lead the discussion. Check the News and Announcements article under the About tab for admission to the event.
8/4/2011: Garden Nights at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
As part of the Garden Nights program at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden there will be a panel discussion, The Great American Chestnut Story. Under the About tab, see the News and Annoucements article for details on admission to Garden Nights and provision for food and beverages.
7/30/2011: 75th Anniversary Celebration, Joyce Kilmer NF
The Carolinas Chapter will be presenting information about the American chestnut tree at Joyce Kilmer Nationsl Forest.
7/1/2011: 25th Anniversary Celebration for the NC Arboretum
The Carolinas Chapter and The American Chestnut Foundation will be presenting information from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Professor Charlotte Ross of Appalachian State University and Road Scholar with the NC Humanities Council will present on \"The American Chestnut\'s Role in Appalachian Life\" at 5:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Baker Exhibit Center. The calendar of events for the Arboretum on July 1 can be viewed at http://www.ncarboretum.org/assets/File/PDFs/Plan_Visit/July1st_Events.pdf.
6/21/2011: Sharon Civitan Club--Charlotte, NC
Doug Gillis will give a 30 minute presentation on the American chestnut tree and its restoration. Lunch will be at 12:30 pm with his presentation starting at 1:00 pm. Location is St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 3601 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC.
6/14/2011: Kiwanis Club--Greensboro, NC
Doug Gillis will give a 15 year update presentation about restoration of the American chestnut tree to the Edward R. Murrow, Golden K. Kiwanis Club at 10:30 AM. Location is the Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC.
6/4/2011: Tour of Chestnut Return Farm, Seneca, SC
Dr. Joe James invites you to tour his farm, Chestnut Return, to learn about efforts to breed American type chestnut trees with root rot and blight resistance characteristics. His farm is located at 260 Steve Nix Road, Seneca, SC. Directions are posted under the About tab as a News and Announcement article.
4/26/2011: Chestnut Restoration Event
The first Charlotte Restoration Branch Event will be held at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Visitor Pavilion, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC
4/16/2011: TACF Board and Cabinet Meetings
4-H Center Abingdon, VA
4/15/2011: TACF Board and Cabinet Meetings
4-H Center, Abingdon, VA
4/13/2011: Ceremonial Chestnut Planting
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont, NC
11/6/2010: Carolinas Chapter Orchard Tour and Picnic
Come join us for a picnic and tour of one of the Carolinas Chapter’s best chestnut orchards, which has been inoculated with chestnut bark blight fungus, and see how we select for blight resistance. The meeting starts at 11 AM and ends at 3 PM. Hosts are Scott and Nancy Pryor, and the location is the Pryor Farm, 72 Will Hill Road, Hendersonville, NC. The fee for attendance is $10 per person which includes a catered bar-be-cue lunch. There is no charge for children 12 years old and younger. Contact Doug Gillis at dgillis001@carolina.rr.com and let him know that you are coming to the event and how many guests will be coming with you. Get directions at the link: http://goo.gl/maps/hGLn
10/17/2010: TACF Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of The American Chestnut Foundation will be held October 15 through 17 in Shepherdstown WV. Details will be posted at http://www.acf.org/calendar.php
10/16/2010: TACF Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of The American Chestnut Foundation will be held October 15 through 17 in Shepherdstown WV. Details will be posted at http://www.acf.org/calendar.php
10/15/2010: TACF Board & Cabinet Meetings
The American Chestnut Foundation will conduct Board and Cabinet member meetings on October 14 & 15 in conjunction with the Annual Meeting in Shepherdstown WV. Details will be posted at http://www.acf.org/calendar.php
10/15/2010: TACF Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of The American Chestnut Foundation will be held October 15 through 17 in Shepherdstown WV. Details will be posted at http://www.acf.org/calendar.php
10/14/2010: TACF Board & Cabinet Meetings
The American Chestnut Foundation will conduct Board and Cabinet member meetings on October 14 & 15 in conjunction with the Annual Meeting in Shepherdstown WV. Details will be posted at http://www.acf.org/calendar.php
9/19/2010: Chestnut Scientists Meeting
The NE-1033 Chestnut Scientists Meeting will be held at Cataloochee Ranch September 17 through September 20. Details will be posted at http://www.acf.org/calendar.php . Map available at http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Maggie%20Valley%2C%20NC .
9/18/2010: Chestnut Scientists Meeting
The NE-1033 Chestnut Scientists Meeting will be held at Cataloochee Ranch September 17 through September 20. Details will be posted at http://www.acf.org/calendar.php . Map available at http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Maggie%20Valley%2C%20NC .
9/17/2010: Chestnut Scientists Meeting
The NE-1033 Chestnut Scientists Meeting will be held at Cataloochee Ranch September 17 through September 20. Details will be posted at http://www.acf.org/calendar.php . Map available at http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Maggie%20Valley%2C%20NC .
9/11/2010: Chestnut Saturday at Cataloochee Ranch
Chestnut Saturday is a family affair in celebration of the rebirth of the American Chestnut tree. Admission $10, children 12 & under free. Look for details about the day\'s events and how to be a sponsor for the event under News & Annoucements at http://www.carolinas-tacf.org . Map of location of Cataloochee Ranch available at http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Maggie%20Valley%2C%20NC .
9/11/2010: Cataloochee Restoration Branch Event
Cataloochee Ranch, Waynesville Council of Garden Clubs, and The American Chestnut Foundation® is sponsoring a Restoration Branch Event at Cataloochee Ranch. Attendance is by reservation only. Social hour starts at 6:00 PM followed by a gala dinner. Live music with auction following dinner. $100 per person, $160 for two which includes an annual membership in the The American Chestnut Foundation.
To make reservations please call (828)926-1401. Map of location of Cataloochee Ranch available at http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Maggie%20Valley%2C%20NC .
8/21/2010: Carolinas Chapter Annual Meeting
The annual members meeting will be at held at Gaither Fellowship Hall at Montreat College, Montreat, NC. See details of the meeting and directions to Gaither Fellowship Hall under News & Announcements on the http://www.carolinas-tacf.org web site.
Activity Reports:
Event Photographs: Please select a Chapter Album
> Motsinger Orchard June 2011
June 18, 2011
The Motsinger Orchard in State Road, Surry County, NC originally planted in 2003 has undergone inoculation, selction, and making of BC3F2 seed. |
> 2010 Picnic and Orchard Tour
November 6, 2010
The Carolinas Chapter held its 2010 Picnic and Orchard Tour at the Pryor Farm in Edneyville, NC . |
> Glassy Mountain Chestnut Orchard-Preparing the Soil
July 15, 2010
This album, which Larry Recknagel created, is in his memory. It documents the preparation of the soil that is necessary to the successful planting of a chestnut orchard at the Cliffs of Glassy Mountain Community near Landrum, SC. |
> Glassy Mountain Chestnut Orchard-Planting the Seed
July 15, 2010
This album, which Larry Recknagel created, is in his memory. It documents the planting of the seed to establish a chestnut orchard at the Cliffs of Glassy Mountain Community near Landrum, SC. |
> Steve Motsinger Orchard, Spring 2010
April 2, 2010
Dr. Paul Sisco, with Steve Motsinger assisting, rated inoculations performed on trees last fall at the orchard Steve maintains in Surry County, NC |
> Hurst Orchard near Weaverville, NC
August 26, 2009
The Hurst back-cross chestnut orchard located near Weaverville, NC, planted in 2008, thrives due to good planning and good orchard maintenance. |
> Inoculation of the Paul Vonk Orchard, Macon County, NC
June 9, 2009
The Paul Vonk Orchard located in Macon County, NC, near the town of Scaly, was inocluated June 9, 2009 with chestnut bark blight fungus (Cryphtonectria parasitica) to test resistance characteristics of individual trees. |
> In Search of Chestnuts in Italy
April 15, 2009
Carolinas Chapter Member Doug Gillis searched for European Chestnuts when vacationing with his family in Italy in April 2009. |
> New American Chestnut Exhibit
March 16, 2008
There is a new exhibit about the American chestnut at the Destination Center located at Mile Post 384 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the east side of Asheville, NC |
> Fall Meeting 2006
August 26, 2006
The Fall Meeting of the Carolinas Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation was conducted at the NC Arboretum near Asheville, NC |
> 2005 Pollinations
October 12, 2005
The method used to pollinate American chestnut trees is illustrated in pictures and accompaning text. |
> Chestnut Wood Use - Holiday Inn in Cherokee, NC
August 23, 2005
Mr. James Cooper, President and Operating Partner of the Holiday Inn in Cherokee, North Carolina, used salvaged American chestnut wood extensively when remodeling the Holiday Inn. |
> Pilot Mountain Educational Hike
May 14, 2005
Pilot Mountain North Carolina State Park hosted the Carolinas Chapter as its members sponsored an educational hike. |
> The American Chestnut and Blight
May 2, 2005
Photos and text explain the effects of the chestnut bark blight on the American Chestnut and why it continues to survive. |
> Goat Bald 2004
June 28, 2004
Paul Sisco and Interns Pollinate Mother Trees |
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Fall Picnic and Orchard Tour, November 12, 2011 Flyer Announcing Cataloochee Events September 9 and 10 2nd Cataloochee Restoration Branch Event, September 9 2nd Chestnut Saturday Event at Cataloochee Ranch, September 10 Agenda for August 20 Meeting at DSBG Carolinas Chapter Annual Meeting, August 20, 2011 Carolinas Chapter and The American Chestnut Foundation at the NC Arboretum Five new albums posted. Tour of Chestnut Return Farm, Seneca, SC, June 4, 2011, 9:30 AM "The Return of the Chestnut Tree," by Hannah Miller, Carolina Country, Two photo albums posted in memory of Larry Recknagel-Cliffs at Glassy Mountain "The Last Chestnut Ghost" by William B. Wood Chestnut trees included in plantings at USC's Belser Arboretum "Saving the chestnut" by Steve Steiner, The Tribune newspaper, Elkin
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