[MassChestnutOrchards] We Need Your Help Inoculating THIS WEEKEND!

[Yvonne Federowicz]

So far, snacks include pizza and gourmet Italian cookies.

On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 1:03 PM, Kendra Gurney <kendra at acf.org> wrote:

>  Hello MA Chestnuteers!
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> This Saturday, Charlotte Zampini will be leading the inoculation of the
> Medway orchard in Medway, MA.  This orchard has over 100 trees ready to
> inoculate and we could really use your help!  Ideally, 12-15 people would
> make quick work of this important task.  So far only about 6 people have
> confirmed that they will be able to help, so if you plan to be there please
> let Charlotte know.  She plans to get things started at 9:00 am and with
> enough people the job should be done by noon.  If you can come, even for a
> short time, your help would be much appreciated.
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> The forecast is calling for a bright, sunny day so it should be a great day
> to work outside.  And the more people show up, the faster everyone can get
> finished up with the orchard work and on to enjoying the day.  This is a
> very nice orchard to work in and would be a great place to get some
> experience inoculating.  This is the last inoculation planned for this year,
> so if you’ve been hoping to help the chapter in the field, this would be the
> time.
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> Water, drinks and snacks will be provided.  Please dress for the field.
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> Hope you can make it!
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> Kendra
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> Directions:
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> The Directions to the Medway Orchard for Saturday morning are as follows.
> It is in the Idylbrook Park Conservation and Recreation area in Medway:
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> From RT 495 Take exit 19 for MA-109/Medway    0.3 mi
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> Turn left at MA-109 E/Medway St (stop light at the end of ramp) Continue to
> follow MA-109 E     2.7 mi
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> Turn (bear) right at MA-109 E/Highland St (you will see a church in front
> of you)  go only about  220 ft to stop light
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> Take the 1st left onto MA-109 E/Main St (at stop light)   0.5 mi
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> Turn left at Winthrop St (after Choate Park which will be on your left & on
> your right a Nursery School)   1.4 mi
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> Turn left at Partridge St (this is a narrow street, easy to miss).
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> There is a sign for the Idylbrook Park Conservation and Rec area. Go
> straight on Partridge to the end (~1/4mi) and turn right on a gravel drive
> into the Idylbrook Park Conservation area parking lot. The orchard will be
> on the right side of the parking area down a mowed path and behind some
> bushes/trees.
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> This is coming south on 495 from the north.   If you are going north on 495
> it is the same exit but you take a right on to 109E.
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> If you are coming fom the northeast (near Boston) you can take Rt 126 or Rt
> 27 South to 109W.
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> Charlotte’s cell phone number is 508 330-5326 and home is 508 836-4108 if
> you want to call.
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> Kendra Gurney
> The American Chestnut Foundation®
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> New England Regional Science Coordinator
> USFS Northern Research Station
> 705 Spear Street
> South Burlington, VT 05403
> Tel: 802.951.6771 x1350 Fax: 802.951.6368
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> Cell: 802.999.8706
> Kendra at acf.org or kgurney at uvm.edu
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