ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The American Chestnut Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to returning American chesnut trees to forests in the eastern U.S., announced a new print available for purchase. 

Maine Chapter President Mark McCollough painted a piece inspired by naturalist Bernd Heinrich’s observations. The “Blue Jay & Chestnut Print” shows Heinnrich’s viewing of blue jays harvesting American chestnuts throughout his woodlot in western Maine. 

All proceeds from the print will go toward The American Chestnut Foundation’s conservation programs. A total of 350 prints are available and sales end on November 15. To purchase prints go to the American Chestnut Foundation online store.

For more information, visit acf.org