The Women's Woodland Stewardship Network has partnered with Bur Oak Land Trust and Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids to offer a women's chainsaw class taught by female instructors. The class will be Saturday, October 15th, at Indian Creek Nature Center from 9 am to 4 pm.
The class will teach safety and competency skills for personal chainsaw use. The level one, one-day course is a mix of in-class instruction and field skill-building, including the following topics: chainsaw safety, site hazard analysis, saw maintenance, creating a cutting plan, and basic saw operation, including limbing and bucking. Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. The registration fee is $65 and includes lunch. Register by Thursday October 13th at 4:00 pm.
Registration link: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.doubleknot.com/event/bur-oak-land-trust-chainsaw-academy-for-women/2933882