On April 20th, 2021, the BCFB gathered to sort and bag four varieties of chestnut seedlings for distribution across the state. Click on this link to our American Chestnuts page to learn more about our mission. These images demonstrate the Board’s work to join with the American Chestnut Foundation in reinvigorating this magnificent tree species. (Hover cursor over the images to read the captions. Click on any image and forward the slide show by clicking on the back and forth arrows.)
Bundles of chestnuts labeled “sunshine”
Richard encourages us to Plant Trees
Linda, Carol, Rob, and Richard sorting four sets of chestnuts into each bag, whose roots are properly watered
Carol and Julie making sure that the chestnuts have been sorted, properly labeled, and will go into the bags meant for the customers who ordered the chestnut seedlings
Plunging the roots one last time into water before being bagged. Notice the “soil moist” nodules that form as the roots get saturated.
Linda and Rob mixing the chemicals and water that will keep the chestnut roots wet in their bags.
Richard, Carol, and Rob bundling the chestnuts
Linda holds a “sunshine” seedling
Richard sorting chesnut seedling bundles, that are watered regularly by Rob to keep the roots moist
Julie writing labels and making sure each chestnut seedling is identified and goes to the right person
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