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Welcome to the American Chestnut Foundation - MD Chapter's email distribution group for Orchard Volunteers.

The purpose of this list is to disseminate information on Chestnut Orchard activities. In particular activities that need volunteer help to accomplish the work.

Membership is this list is strictly voluntary and you may unsubscribe at any time.

Feedback is always welcome!

Thanks!

Darryl Johnson

Darryl.Johnson62@comcast.net

http://www.mdtacf.org/

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Apr 30

work party this Friday, 5/3 at Baltimore County Ag Center 9am

Hi - We plan to move the seedlings that were planted in February into the enclosed garden on Friday

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work party this Friday, 5/3 at Baltimore County Ag Center 9am

Hi - We plan to move the seedlings that were planted in February into the enclosed garden on Friday

Apr 30

Apr 27

Reminder - Second watering at WMREC is tomorrow, Sunday, at 1:00.

We have only 7 signed up so far. Would like 11. Call me if questions. Ron cell 240 838 9992

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Reminder - Second watering at WMREC is tomorrow, Sunday, at 1:00.

We have only 7 signed up so far. Would like 11. Call me if questions. Ron cell 240 838 9992

Apr 27

Apr 23

Second Watering at WMREC

I don't want to do this either, but those leggy seeds are close to the surface where it dries out

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Second Watering at WMREC

I don't want to do this either, but those leggy seeds are close to the surface where it dries out

Apr 23

Apr 17

Volunteers needed to Water WMREC

Hi Chestnut Workers, Our new seeds are beginning to dry out and the forecast is for only scattered

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Volunteers needed to Water WMREC

Hi Chestnut Workers, Our new seeds are beginning to dry out and the forecast is for only scattered

Apr 17

Ron Kuipers, James Curtis2

Apr 10

Thanks, we'll use them. Jim On Apr 9, 2024, at 6:52 PM, 'Ron Kuipers' via MD-TACF Orchard

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Thanks, we'll use them. Jim On Apr 9, 2024, at 6:52 PM, 'Ron Kuipers' via MD-TACF Orchard

Apr 10

Apr 8

Volunteers wanted, Thursday, March 14, start 10:00AM

All, I've attached some earlier emails to remind you that we hoped to finish planting all 900

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Volunteers wanted, Thursday, March 14, start 10:00AM

All, I've attached some earlier emails to remind you that we hoped to finish planting all 900

Apr 8

Apr 4

Spring meeting in Gaithersburg

Calling all chestnut enthusiasts! The Maryland Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is

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Spring meeting in Gaithersburg

Calling all chestnut enthusiasts! The Maryland Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is

Apr 4

Apr 2

Fw: Thursday planting

I'll send out a new starting time ASAP. Ron ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Douglas A. Price

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Fw: Thursday planting

I'll send out a new starting time ASAP. Ron ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Douglas A. Price

Apr 2

Mar 23

Change in time of WMREC work party tomorrow

The prior early start was too cold and windy and Sunday AM. I've changed the start time to 1:00

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Change in time of WMREC work party tomorrow

The prior early start was too cold and windy and Sunday AM. I've changed the start time to 1:00

Mar 23

Maryland Chapter American Chestnut Foundation

Mar 21

Planting at Lyle's and BARC for Friday March 22

Hello, We will be planting seeds tomorrow morning starting at 10 am at Lyle's orchard before

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Planting at Lyle's and BARC for Friday March 22

Hello, We will be planting seeds tomorrow morning starting at 10 am at Lyle's orchard before

Mar 21

Mar 20

Work Party at WMREC Sunday, March,24th, begin 9:30 AM

I meant to say -a 4 inch deep and wide hole. Not 4 FEET! Ron On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 06:43:41

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Work Party at WMREC Sunday, March,24th, begin 9:30 AM

I meant to say -a 4 inch deep and wide hole. Not 4 FEET! Ron On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 06:43:41

Mar 20

Mar 16

Progress on new chestnut research orchard at WMREC

We are making good progress on the new orchard at Western Maryland Research and Education Center to

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Progress on new chestnut research orchard at WMREC

We are making good progress on the new orchard at Western Maryland Research and Education Center to

Mar 16

Feb 17

Volunteers needed for new orchard

I am beginning preparations for a new, large orchard to be planted in April. It will be located on

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Volunteers needed for new orchard

I am beginning preparations for a new, large orchard to be planted in April. It will be located on

Feb 17

Jan 22

Baltimore County Forestry Board Workshop

Orchard Volunteers, Glenn Ferenschak, chair of the Baltimore County forestry board, asked me to

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Baltimore County Forestry Board Workshop

Orchard Volunteers, Glenn Ferenschak, chair of the Baltimore County forestry board, asked me to

Jan 22

11/6/23

BARC planting, Friday, Nov. 10 10:00 am

Hi Folks. Our regional science coordinator will arrive on Friday with the seedlings around noon,

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BARC planting, Friday, Nov. 10 10:00 am

Hi Folks. Our regional science coordinator will arrive on Friday with the seedlings around noon,

11/6/23

11/4/23

Tree-culling at Monocacy orchard

The chestnutters in this picture enjoyed a beautiful day Saturday culling about 10 large trees from

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Tree-culling at Monocacy orchard

The chestnutters in this picture enjoyed a beautiful day Saturday culling about 10 large trees from

11/4/23

11/4/23

Chestnut seedling plantings Fri Nov 10, Sat Nov 11, and Sun Nov 12

Dear chestnut volunteers, We will be planting potted seedlings at: our BARC orchard in Beltsville on

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Chestnut seedling plantings Fri Nov 10, Sat Nov 11, and Sun Nov 12

Dear chestnut volunteers, We will be planting potted seedlings at: our BARC orchard in Beltsville on

11/4/23

11/1/23

Tree-culling work parties, Monocacy Orchard , Sat. Nov. 4 & Mon. Nov. 6

We need to remove about 15 to 20 large trees from the Monocacy orchard. This is necessary to improve

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Tree-culling work parties, Monocacy Orchard , Sat. Nov. 4 & Mon. Nov. 6

We need to remove about 15 to 20 large trees from the Monocacy orchard. This is necessary to improve

11/1/23

10/27/23

Chestnut planting at the Catoctin Quaker Camp, Sunday Nov. 4

Dear chestnut volunteers Chestnut restoration work at the Catoctin Quaker Camp in Thurmont continues.

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Chestnut planting at the Catoctin Quaker Camp, Sunday Nov. 4

Dear chestnut volunteers Chestnut restoration work at the Catoctin Quaker Camp in Thurmont continues.

10/27/23

9/29/23

looking for 2-3 people to help harvest Sunday or Monday

Dear chestnut volunteers, We are looking for 3-4 people who can come out and help harvest chestnuts

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looking for 2-3 people to help harvest Sunday or Monday

Dear chestnut volunteers, We are looking for 3-4 people who can come out and help harvest chestnuts

9/29/23

9/25/23

Volunteers wanted for Chestnut harvest, this Wednesday

Hi Nutpickers This year's most important chestnut harvest is scheduled for this Wednesday,

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Volunteers wanted for Chestnut harvest, this Wednesday

Hi Nutpickers This year's most important chestnut harvest is scheduled for this Wednesday,

9/25/23

9/11/23

Volunteer Opportunity

Calling all volunteers! Do you love American chestnut trees? Are you tired of seeing those pesky

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Volunteer Opportunity

Calling all volunteers! Do you love American chestnut trees? Are you tired of seeing those pesky

9/11/23

6/23/23

Monocacy chestnut pollination postponed til Monday, June 26

Dear volunteers, It is supposed to rain in the morning tomorrow, and rain and pollination do not mix.

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Monocacy chestnut pollination postponed til Monday, June 26

Dear volunteers, It is supposed to rain in the morning tomorrow, and rain and pollination do not mix.

6/23/23

6/22/23

postponement of inoculations at Baltimore AG Center

Hi all - The weather forcast is threatening enough to cause us to postpone the workparty scheduled

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postponement of inoculations at Baltimore AG Center

Hi all - The weather forcast is threatening enough to cause us to postpone the workparty scheduled

6/22/23

6/19/23

Pollination (round 2) at Monocacy Orchard, Saturday, June 24, 2023, 9:30 am

Dear volunteers, We plan to finish our pollination at the Monocacy Orchard (7033 Ed Sears Rd. in

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Pollination (round 2) at Monocacy Orchard, Saturday, June 24, 2023, 9:30 am

Dear volunteers, We plan to finish our pollination at the Monocacy Orchard (7033 Ed Sears Rd. in

6/19/23

6/19/23

Work party Friday June 23 at 10:00

Hi all - we plan to inoculate this year's seedlings to test for their resistence to the blight on

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Work party Friday June 23 at 10:00

Hi all - we plan to inoculate this year's seedlings to test for their resistence to the blight on

6/19/23

6/10/23

A few volunteers need in Jefferson MD, 2 pm Sunday June 11

Dear chestnut volunteers, We are looking for a couple people to help out at our Fox Haven orchard in

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A few volunteers need in Jefferson MD, 2 pm Sunday June 11

Dear chestnut volunteers, We are looking for a couple people to help out at our Fox Haven orchard in

6/10/23

6/6/23

First pollination event, Monocacy orchard, Dickerson, Thursday, June 8

Dear volunteers, We plan to do our first pollination event for this year at the Monocacy Orchard (

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First pollination event, Monocacy orchard, Dickerson, Thursday, June 8

Dear volunteers, We plan to do our first pollination event for this year at the Monocacy Orchard (

6/6/23

5/29/23

Volunteers will be needed for this year's pollinations

Dear Chestnut friends/volunteers, POllination season is upon us again. In the next two weeks we will

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Volunteers will be needed for this year's pollinations

Dear Chestnut friends/volunteers, POllination season is upon us again. In the next two weeks we will

5/29/23

5/13/23

Weed whacking at the WSSC 3 seed orchard

Dear chestnut volunteers- Our seed WSSC 3 seed ochard on Triadelphia reservoir road in Sunshine, MD

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Weed whacking at the WSSC 3 seed orchard

Dear chestnut volunteers- Our seed WSSC 3 seed ochard on Triadelphia reservoir road in Sunshine, MD

5/13/23

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