About This Event
In partnership with The American Chestnut Foundation - join Foothills Conservancy staff and volunteers to help plant more Chestnut Trees at Oak Hill Community Park and Forest!
What: Planting specially selected American Chestnut Tree saplings. Community Volunteer Event!
When: Saturday, November 21st, 9am - 12pm
Why: The American Chestnut tree was once ubiquitous in many Eastern US forests. The fruits of the tree fed humans and nonhumans alike, and was a staple part of healthy and resilient habitats. Even after the displacement of indigenous peoples, American Chestnuts continued to be an important cultural resource for original people and settlers alike. A deadly pathogen introduced in the late 1800s decimated populations of this species. Now, The American Chestnut Foundation works to re-establish this tree through research of blight resistant populations, hybridization, and careful pollination.
Labor involved: heavy lifting, placing trees, carrying heavy potted saplings, hiking over rough and uneven terrain both gravel and earthen, other labor as required
Tools Involved: shovels, digging bars, other tools as required
What to Expect:
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Arrive at Oak Hill Park. Follow instructions to park near the access road.
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Introductions, welcome, and American Chestnut overview by Zach Anderson - Southern Regional Science Coordinator for The American Chestnut Foundation
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Discussion of planting site, goals, and supplies
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Carpool or walk to planting site (carpool in FCNC vehicles, 4WD required)
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Work with fellow community members to plant as many Chestnut Trees as possible!
Other Notes:
- Family friendly event. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Event is FREE but registration is equired. Click "get tickets" above
- Printed/Signed liability and photo release required for each participant
Contact for this event:
Erin Canter, Community Engagement Manager for Foothills Conservancy. Ecanter@foothillsconservancy.org, 828-592-2444 (texts and calls between 8am and 5pm).
About This Event
In partnership with The American Chestnut Foundation - join Foothills Conservancy staff and volunteers to help plant more Chestnut Trees at Oak Hill Community Park and Forest!
What: Planting specially selected American Chestnut Tree saplings. Community Volunteer Event!
When: Saturday, November 21st, 9am - 12pm
Why: The American Chestnut tree was once ubiquitous in many Eastern US forests. The fruits of the tree fed humans and nonhumans alike, and was a staple part of healthy and resilient habitats. Even after the displacement of indigenous peoples, American Chestnuts continued to be an important cultural resource for original people and settlers alike. A deadly pathogen introduced in the late 1800s decimated populations of this species. Now, The American Chestnut Foundation works to re-establish this tree through research of blight resistant populations, hybridization, and careful pollination.
Labor involved: heavy lifting, placing trees, carrying heavy potted saplings, hiking over rough and uneven terrain both gravel and earthen, other labor as required
Tools Involved: shovels, digging bars, other tools as required
What to Expect:
-
Arrive at Oak Hill Park. Follow instructions to park near the access road.
-
Introductions, welcome, and American Chestnut overview by Zach Anderson - Southern Regional Science Coordinator for The American Chestnut Foundation
-
Discussion of planting site, goals, and supplies
-
Carpool or walk to planting site (carpool in FCNC vehicles, 4WD required)
-
Work with fellow community members to plant as many Chestnut Trees as possible!
Other Notes:
- Family friendly event. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Event is FREE but registration is equired. Click "get tickets" above
- Printed/Signed liability and photo release required for each participant
Contact for this event:
Erin Canter, Community Engagement Manager for Foothills Conservancy. Ecanter@foothillsconservancy.org, 828-592-2444 (texts and calls between 8am and 5pm).