There are some wonderful chestnut related events coming up at Eastern Kentucky University, including the planting of nuts at their chestnut orchard. Details and contact information can be found below.
Arbor Days at Elmwood and Taylor Fork Ecological Area
When: Thursday, 20 April 2017
Where: Elmwood / Emma Watts Estate
Description: The days will consist of activities from 10:00-2:00 pm (4-20) and 10:00-4:00pm (4-21). The first day is a ceremonial planting and guest speaker after 1:00. It’s an informal, casual event that encourages participation and lunch on the grounds. Light snacks provided. A zero-waste event, please bring a water bottle to refill.
In case of rain- Keene Johnson Walnut Hall for tree education booths and a venue for the guest speaker, Dr. William H. Martin
The second day is our work day. Consisting of multiple projects, The American chestnut is our featured tree for both events.
Arbor Day at Elmwood
April 20, 1017
EVENT ITINERARY
Grounds/Estate Open House – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Elmwood Event activities and workshops 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (breaks for lunch and speech)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Exhibit tables American Chestnut Foundation, Office of Sustainability, UK Urban Forestry Initiative
10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Tree climbing with Brian Clark, EKU Parks and Recreation
10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Tree Health Care Workshop with Nic Williamson, UK Urban Forestry Initiate
10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Tree Geocaching – EKU The Wildlife Society
10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Winter Creeper eradication demonstration plot (EKU Grounds)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Tree Identification Tours – EKU The Wildlife Society
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm - Zero Waste Lunch- The Office of Sustainability
1:00 – 2:00 PM
1:00 pm to 1:15 pm Ceremonial tree planting
1:20 pm to 1:25 pm President Benson’s introduction of Dr. William H. (Bill) Martin
1:25 pm to 1:55 pm Dr. William H. Martin, Retired Commissioner, Kentucky Department Natural Resources and Retired Director, Natural Areas, Eastern Kentucky University and, Appalachian Old-Growth Forest Expert
Open for questions 1:55 pm to 2:00 pm
Arbor Day at Taylor Fork Ecological Area
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Tree Campus USA Planting Service Day (Ft. American chestnut)
When: Friday, 21 April 2017
Where: Taylor Fork Ecological Area and Chestnut orchard
Description: (1) Orchard: American chestnut direct seed planting. (2) EKU Nursery and Taylor Fork: Native tree planting. honeysuckle removal, Bring your lunch. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes for your protection. Rain or shine event (unless there is lightning), please dress for the weather. TFEA -(tree planting, honeysuckle removal, ash tree treatments)
EVENT ITINERARY
10:00 am to 2:00 pm American Chestnut Seed and Research Orchard: Direct Seed Planting
12:00 am to 4:00 pm Taylor Fork Ecological Area: Tree Plantings, Treatments, and Honeysuckle Removal
Events Contact: Randy Wilson 859-358-5074
You will be able to find the Louisville Branch of KY-TACF at Gardenaganza on April 30 at the Louisville Nature Center. On this same day, we will be participating with a display table at the Louisville Zoo's Earth Day Celebration. Come on out and say hi to the volunteers who will be answering chestnut questions at both events!
Hello spring time!
