Meet PA/NJ Chapter American Chestnut Foundation Intern Sean Patrick Freidhof
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The following article on PA/NJ Chapter American Chestnut Foundation intern Sean Patrick Freidhof was written by Jean Najjar for the latest Chapter newsletter--

Each year we ask our interns to share a bit about themselves with our members. We ask them about their interests and plans for the future. Our 2020 intern shares a long standing connection with our favorite tree and how he came to join our restoration movement.

The American chestnut has been a part of my life since I was eleven. On a trip to visit my uncle, he took me hunting for a tree that had been located in the area. On that journey he educated me about the history of chestnut trees and a little about The American Chestnut Foundation(TACF ).

After that experience with him, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the effort in restoring this tree.

After graduating high school, I was accepted at Penn State to pursue a degree in forestry. I volunteered with the foundation throughout college which interested me in the foundation’s efforts. The year before graduation, I was hired as an intern and have been here ever since.

Seeing the passion and hope in the volunteers is what motivated me to stay. This position has given me a multitude of experiences in taking care of the orchards and individual trees.

The rewards from these experiences are motivators to do the best I can to serve our volunteers and our ecosystem.

I enjoy contributing to the restoration of the American chestnut and am thankful for the opportunities the foundation and volunteers have presented me.

Other Articles

Among the other articles in the Chapter newsletter are--

-- On The Trail For American Chestnuts In Pennsylvania - Cook Forest

-- American Chestnut Foundation Live Chestnut Chat Series

-- Retiree Highlight: Tom Pugele, the American Chestnut Warrior

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For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the PA/NJ Chapter American Chestnut Foundation website.

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[Posted: June 2, 2020]


6/8/2020

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