Refund Policy
· All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started.
· Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement.
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Maryland Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation Fall Meeting & Tour
October 9, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Free
After two years of holding our meetings virtually, we are looking forward to seeing our members, friends and members of the public who are interested in the American chestnut in person once again.
The meeting will begin with an update from the outgoing MDTACF Chapter President on what the chapter has accomplished, and options for breeding trees suitable for reintroduction to the wild.
We are very pleased to have Dr. John Scrivani, President of the Virginia Chapter of TCF and Chairman of the TACF Restoration Committee as our keynote speaker. Dr. Scrivani will discuss some of the thinking and planning for reintroduction of blight-resistant American chestnuts to the forest environment.
We also look forward to introducing TACF’s new Regional Science Advisor for the Mid-Atlantic, Brianna Heath, who joined us in August.
The Fox Haven Learning Center is our long-standing partner, and hosts one of our mature breeding orchards. After the presentation portion of the meeting, we invite participants to walk up to the orchard and see the remaining trees, which include one or two of the best in our program.
Most of all, we look forward to seeing you!
Please contact us at MDTACF@outlook.com if you have any questions about the event.
About LandBack Tax
From 2022 onward, Fox Haven will donate $2 from each event ticket to the Kikeokan Foundation to pay LandBack tax, acknowledging our access to stolen Indigenous land. The Kikeokan Foundation is an Indigenous-led initiative working to restore ancestral land and sovereignty to the Piscataway and other Indigenous communities of the Chesapeake.
Weather Policy
If inclement weather is predicted ahead of an event, you will be notified 48 hours before the event date about any cancellation or rescheduling. Otherwise, the event is presumed to take place rain or shine. An alternative venue may be arranged if shelter is required. Please note that refunds are not provided for postponed events or no-shows. However, if Fox Haven cancels, a full refund will be issued.
COVID Protocol
Please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or have been exposed to others who are sick. Email alecks@foxhavenfarm.org to discuss your absence. Masks are optional during all events. If diagnosed with COVID within 5 days post-class, please notify us so that we can inform participants about possible exposure.