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SUMMARY:American Chestnut Day
DESCRIPTION:American Chestnut Day\nOctober 4\, 2025\n10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\nPlease join us for American Chestnut Day at the North Carolina Arboretum\, hosted in partnership with The American Chestnut Foundation \nThis celebration will feature expert speaker sessions with Nickole Brown (Academy of American Poets)\, Eric Griffin (Warren Wilson University)\, Todd Boera (Fonta Flora)\, and others. Visitors can also purchase American chestnut seedlings while supplies last and explore interactive exhibits from the Hemlock Restoration Initiative\, GreenWorks\, EcoForesters\, RiverLink\, and Warren Wilson College. \nAdditional highlights include student poster presentations\, a documentary screening with a Q&A led by TACF’s lead scientists\, and hands-on activities for all ages. \nSchedule of Presentations \nAll take place in the Education Center Auditorium \n10:00-11:00 — On the Poetry of Trees\, with Nickole Brown of the Hellbender Gathering of Poets\n11:15-12:00 — Forest Restoration Efforts with Dr. Eric Griffin (Warren Wilson College)\n12:00-1:10 — Documentary Screening and Q&A with TACF staff!\n1:15-1:45 — Invasives\, Fire Mitigation\, Habitat Enhancement and Forest Structure for Home Owners with Mike Archer (WCU)\n2:00-2:30 — Brewing Chestnut Beer with Todd Boera (Fonta Flora)\n2:45-3:00 — Student Poster Awards \nSee you there! \n  \nThis event is part of Fall for the Arb! Celebrate fall with a series of events and happenings throughout September and October! The North Carolina Arboretum is excited to welcome this season with nature programs\, education\, music\, art and more!
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