Author Archives: Grand Trees of Chatham

A great group with everyone passing Dendrology 101 (the study of trees). What a beautiful day preceding the “darkest evening of the year”.

Did you know that there are about 220 native species of trees in Chatham County! The Dwarf Hawthorn, maturing at 3-8 feet tall, is likely our smallest tree. The Tulip Poplar, up to 120 feet or more in height, and the White Oak and the Southern Red Oak, commonly reaching 100 feet or more inContinue reading “Reflections on trees….”

Assessing the new State Champion Shagbark Hickory with Chatham County Foresters

Grand Trees of Chatham (GTOC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of its popular Naturally Chatham photo calendar is now available at the following distributors in Pittsboro: Chatham Marketplace COOP  420 Hillsboro Street Chatham Outfitters106 Hillsboro Street Show of Hands Gallery  80 Hillsboro Street You may also visit the Grand Trees of Chatham booth at Pittsboro’s Street Fair on October 25 toContinue reading “Naturally Chatham 2026 Calendar Available Now”

Grand Trees of Chatham (GTOC) is pleased to announce that the 2025 edition of its popular Naturally Chatham photo calendar is now available at the following distributors: In Pittsboro the calendar can be found at these friendly merchants: Chatham Marketplace COOP 420 Hillsboro Street Show of Hands Gallery 80 Hillsboro Street Chatham Outfitters 674 West Street And in Siler City, visit The ChathamContinue reading “Naturally Chatham 2025 Calendar Available Now”

On May 16th, staff and campers at “Clapping Hands Farm” looked on as Grand Trees of Chatham (GTOC) Board members Connie McAdams, Andy Upshaw and Rouse Wilson presented Louise Kessel, Director of “Clapping Hands Farm”, with scholarship funds for the camp’s nature based programs for children of all ages. Surrounded by trees of many species,Continue reading “Clapping Hands Farm Receives Scholarship”

Grand Trees of Chatham (GTOC) is pleased to announce that the 2024 edition of our popular Naturally Chatham photo calendar is now available for purchase. In Pittsboro the calendar can be found at these friendly merchants: Chatham Marketplace COOP 420 Hillsboro Street Liquidambar Gallery & Gifts 80 Hillsboro Street New Horizons West 674 West StreetContinue reading “Naturally Chatham 2024 Calendar Available Now”

This is the new website for Grand Trees of Chatham. We will continue to add more helpful information, so check back for more or email grandtreesofchatham@gmail.com to be added to the email list for updates.