From the American Chestnut Foundation January 2017 eSprout Newsletter. Interested in growing chestnuts? This unique program is an easy and affordable way to learn the ‘ins-and-outs’ of growing American chestnuts. Supplies are limited so be ready to place your order beginning February 1 for these pure American chestnut seedlings. Pricing information and ordering instructions are available…
Parks and Recreation 215 Church Ave., S.W., Room 303 whitney.slightham@roanokeva.gov 540-853-5847 Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 News Release Roanoke, VA – Each year, Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry program trains volunteers who are interested in protecting the environment and giving back to the community. These Tree Stewards help care for young trees on city-owned property.…
The Fall 2015 edition of The Bur, the Virginia Chapter’s newsletter, is now available on their web site. This edition of the newsletter includes an update on the Virginia TACF Breeding Program which has made great progress in restoring the American Chestnut to Virginia. It also describes the Learning Box Grant program which will donate four…