[MassChestnutOrchards] FW: Chestnuts at The Trustees' Peaked Mountain

Wed Jan 28 11:01:21 EST 2009

I ve been a member of the Trustee for a number of years I use the Eastern properties especially the islands.
Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: loisbreau at aol.com
To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
Sent: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 9:08 am
Subject: Re: [MassChestnutOrchards] FW: Chestnuts at The Trustees' Peaked Mountain

Hi Kathy,

We think that partnering with the Trustees of Reservations is a wonderful idea! We would be glad to help in any way. Maybe we could have a field trip to see Peaked Mountain sometime soon.

Lois & Denis

-----Original Message-----
From: KATHY DESJARDIN <KATHYDESJARDIN at VERIZON.NET>
To: masschestnutorchards at masschestnut.org
Sent: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 9:08 am
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] FW: Chestnuts at The Trustees' Peaked Mountain

Hello All,

I am forwarding my communication with Josh Knox, Superintendent, Trustees of
Reservations at the "Peaked Mountain" property. If anyone is interested in
visiting this property or entering into a discussion prior to our next board
meeting please let me know.

I mistakenly thought that this was discussed prior to my arrival at the
board meeting last week. When I realized it hadn't been brought up I
discussed it with Rufin and he thought that this would be a good
collaboration. The Trustees have been around for over 100 years and own
properties throughout the state. I am aware of a new property in Uxbridge
"Cormier Woods", which was just dedicated on Oct. 18, 2008. It has chestnut
sprouts along the trails.  Also the superintendent at the North Andover
Trustees property has been offered the opportunity to transplant a chestnut
tree from Ed Crafts, who some of you may remember donated trivets and
candleholders to our chapter.
Susan and Gerry commented on the lovely woodwork that Ed had done with
chestnut.

Another property that is close to our Stockbridge Orchard is Monument
Mountain. If anyone else has contacts with the Trustees perhaps we could
invite them to the April board meeting. It sounds like a wonderful way to
gather more help from all around the state.

Kathy

-----Original Message-----
From: KATHY DESJARDIN [mailto:KATHYDESJARDIN at VERIZON.NET] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:17 AM
To: 'Josh Knox'
Cc: 'judy van de geer'; Rufin Van Bossuyt (rufin at charter.net)
Subject: RE: Chestnuts at The Trustees' Peaked Mountain

Hi Josh,

Thanks for contacting me, I'd like to discuss this also.  I've copied Rufin
VanBossuyt on this as well, since he coordinates new plantings.  We think
that collaborating with the Trustees is a great idea and like the location.
I will focus on this more next week and seek input from Charlotte Zampini
who also coordinates the plantings.  We'd be interested in identifying any
surviving trees on the property as well.  These serve as a great educational
opportunity for the publ
ic.

The next few days will be busy for me as there was a death in the family on
Sunday. However I'll focus on more communications next week. I was pleased
to receive the brochure about Peaked mountain and look forward to visiting.

Thanks,

-----Original Message-----
From: Josh Knox [mailto:jknox at ttor.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 9:33 PM
To: KATHYDESJARDIN at VERIZON.NET
Cc: 'judy van de geer'
Subject: Chestnuts at The Trustees' Peaked Mountain

Hi Kathy-

I thought I'd take the opportunity to contact you directly.

We do have a good 3 acre field next to a forest with still struggling
chestnuts.. historically 20?% chestnut?

I would love to talk further with you about how we could use that field to
help your efforts.

-josh knox
superintendent Peaked mountain

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From: Judy A. Van de Geer [judynikken at comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 6:34 PM
To: Josh Knox
Subject: Fw: [MassChestnutNews] Mass.Chapter of TACF Winter Board Meeting

... in reference to chestnuts
"Share the Vision of Peace"
  NAMASTE
----- Original Message -----
From: KATHY DESJARDIN<mailto:KATHYDESJARDIN at VERIZON.NET>
To: judynikken at comcast.net<mailto:judynikken at comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 1:31 PM
Subject: FW: [MassChestnutNews] Mass.Chapter of TACF Winter Board Meeting

Hi Judy,

Great to hear from you!  I've attached info about the Winter Meeting, which
is tomorrow.  You are certainly welcome to come at any time during the day.
If you can't make it I'll communicate your message to the group, it sounds
great to me.

Peace,
Kathy

From:
masschestnutnews-bounces at masschestnut.org<mailto:masschestnutnews-bounces at ma
sschestnut.org> [mailto:masschestnutnews-bounces at masschestnut.org] On Behalf
Of Jamie Donalds
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:08 PM
To: orchard mgrlist; orchard news
Subject: [MassChestnutNews] Mass.Chapter of TACF Winter Board Meeting

Greetings Fellow Chestnuteers,

The Winter Board Meeting
of the Mass.Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation will be held
Sunday
,January 18th from 1pm to 4 pm at
 Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, Sutton, MA
Directions at the parks website -
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/purg.htm
-and at the bottom of the page.

All are welcome!

The Growers Meeting will precede the Board Meeting 10AM-12:30PM.

 AGENDA for 1/18/09

10:00 - 12:30 ORCHARD/INOCULATION MEETING

Orchard Activities, (Charlotte)
                  Inoculation Planning and
                  Mother trees needed for 2009

Status of orchard data using the new data format
 ( Charlotte,Jamie)

Glocester RI. Irrigation status - (Jamie, Yvonne John E)

other Items??

12:30 - 1:00 LUNCH  -

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm  WINTER TACF BOARD MEETING

Welcome and introduction to Purgatory Chasm  - (Jamie,Denis, Lois)

Introduction of Guests and Members - (Jamie)

Treasurer's Update - (Michael N.)

Board of Directors Issues -
              Travel reinbursement vote - (Michael N,)

Secretary' s Report (Kathy)
                      hard drive report
                      membership
                      new contacts
                      approval of minutes from Autumn and Annual meeting

National News- Rufin
                      National President  update

New England Regional Science Coordinator report- (Kendra)

Annual meeting summary - what worked, what didn't- (Brad,Jamie)

RI News: land trusts and new orchards etc.   -(Yvonne)

Seed Orchard Devlopment
             Possible Seed Orchard at Moore? Letter (Jamie, John Mirick)
             RI (Yvonne)
             BC3 orchard sites (Jamie)

Orchard Activities Summary, (Charlotte)
                  Inoculation Planning and
                  Mother trees needed for 2009

International Society of Arboriculture  meeting (Rufin)
    Potting up trees for event

Progress on Email Updates (Kathy, Yvonne)

Chapter weed wacker  (Jamie, Mike N)

Signage Status  (John Meikeljohn)

Picking Spring Board Meeting Date and Site ( Western MA??) (Jamie)

Please email any other topics for discussion or
suggestions.

*Note   I still have the projector and scr
een. If anyone
needs it let me know and I will bring it to the
meeting

Also I have 1 bag of osmocote and 4 bags of planting mix available.
If you need either of these let me know how much and I'll bring it to the
meeting

Board Members-Please let me know if you can not attend this meeting.

Chapter Members-Feel free to join us!
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Park Directions
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation is located in the south-eastern part of
central Massachusetts.

>From the east & west: Take Mass Pike (I-90) to Exit 10A, then Rte. 146 south
to exit 6 (Purgatory Road exit).  Take right at end of ramp onto Purgatory
Road.  Follow short distance to Visitors' Center on the right.

>From the north and south: Take Rte. 495 to Mass Pike, head west on Mass Pike
to Exit 10A, take Rte. 146 south to exit 6 (Purgatory Road exit).  Take
right at end of ramp onto Purgatory Road. Follow short distance to Visitors'
Center on the right.

Alternate route from the north:  Take Rte. I90 south to Rte. 290 south into
Worcester; take Exit 12 at Brosnihan Square onto Rt. 146 -Millbury Street;
head south on Rte. 146 to exit 6 (Purgatory Road exit).  Take right at end
of ramp onto Purgatory Road. Follow short distance to Visitors' Center on
the right..
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thanks
-Jamie Donalds
President
The MA Chapter Of The American Chestnut Foundation

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