Help us maintain an orchard of chestnut trees in Hampstead, MD at 10:00 am on Friday 21 October. The goal will be to remove deadwood and repair the perimeter fence. As part of the American Chestnut Foundation's larger program to restore a native tree to our region's environment by selectively crossing the most survivable trees, our orchards include trees with varying resistance to an invasive blight. Some trees don't make it -- clearing them out creates more space for remaining trees to thrive or new generations to be planted.
The orchard is on state highway property along the Hampstead Bypass, about a half mile north of the circle-intersection with MD 482.
You might want to bring water, a hat, sunscreen, a snack, earplugs, and work gloves. Some volunteers will use chainsaws, but there will be plenty of other work for willing hands.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
