Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 26 at 12:30 to hear Mark Meehl discuss “The American Chestnut Tree—Past, Present, and Future.” The American Chestnut tree was known as a “cradle to grave” tree in the past. Largely wiped out in the first half of the 19th century by a foreign fungus, today it survives throughout its former range as an “understory tree” that only very rarely produces chestnuts. Every town in American has a Chestnut Street, but where are the chestnut trees to be found? Thanks to the American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) ,we will eventually reforest the eastern United States with blight resistant locally adapted chestnuts. The project is large in scope but the benefits are many for animals and people alike and general forest health. Much volunteer work has already been done in Lincoln at the Umbrello Conservation Land Trust which will also be discussed. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion. All ages welcome.
The American chestnut tree—past, present, and future
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When:
November 26, 2018 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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Bemis Hall
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