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Join Us for the Earth Day Tree Week
April 17th - April 23rd
Join Us for the American Chestnut Revival Event on June 10th
Mon, April 17th, 2023 9am -4pm
American Chesnut Care, Emmaus, PA (private farm)
On this day, we will care for 26 American Chestnut trees (fertilize, weed, inspect for any signs of Chestnut blight, upgrade tree shelters) that we planted in prior years.
we will meet at 4936 Skytop Dr, Emmaus PA, park and walk half a mile to the planting site.
Maximum volunteers: 8. Registration is open. RSVP: info@antinanco.org.
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Tue, April 18th, 2023 9am -4pm
American Chesnut and Native Food Tree Care at Graver Arboretum of Muhlenberg College
1581 Bushkill Center Rd, Bath, PA 18014
We will perform light TLC for 100+ of American Chestnut, Paw Paw, Persimmon and other trees that we planted in prior years, inspect the trees for any damage, and adjust rodent and deer protection.
Maximum volunteers: 5. Registration is open. RSVP: info@antinanco.org.
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Wed, April 19th, 2023 9am -4pm
American Chesnut Tree Care at Columcille Megalith Park
2155 Fox Gap Rd, Bangor, PA 18013
We will perform light TLC for 50+ of American Chestnut trees that we planted in prior years, inspect the trees for any damage, and adjust rodent and deer protection.
Maximum volunteers: 5. Registration is open. RSVP: info@antinanco.org.
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Thur, April 20th, 2023 9am -4pm
American Chesnut and Native Food Tree Care at South Branch Preserve
56-60 Wolfe Rd, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
We will perform light TLC for 100+ of American Chestnut, Paw Paw, Persimmon and other trees that we planted in prior years, inspect the trees for any damage, and adjust rodent and deer protection.
Maximum volunteers: 5. Registration is open. RSVP: info@antinanco.org.
For Families, Children, Scout Groups and Volunteers:
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We invite Volunteers, Students and Scout Groups to Join our Planting Events. We also invite children and students to participate as citizen scientists in tracking the trees' health and growth. To receive updates about our work with American Chestnut Trees, and participate in the planting events and tree inspections, please email us with your contact information and availability at info@antinanco.org
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Check Out Our American Chestnut Conservation Field Manual
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The American Chestnut Conservation Field Course manual is intended for students wishing to gain foundational knowledge about the history and plight of the American Chestnut tree, tree care and maintenance, as well as the trees' importance in in the Northeastern ecosystem, the impact of its demise on other species, and symbiotic relationships with companion plans and fungi.