Reviving History: Patoka Lake’s new orchard aims to regenerate American Chestnuts
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Park Ranger, Jim Merkley, explains planting procedures for the American Chestnut seedling to the volunteers at Patoka Lake, Dubois, Ind., Apr. 26, 2024. Each seedling planted was marked with a white flag for tracking purposes and to highlight the seedling's location to prevent accidental damage.

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