On Saturday, May 19, Saws & Slaws will be busy on two fronts:
First: Chainsaw skills and Safety Class
This quality, hands-on training will give you the skills you need to effectively and safely use a chainsaw for forest health and property maintenance.
Training will be presented in three parts:
– Chainsaw Maintenance – cutting safely requires a well running saw.
– Chainsaw Safety & Personal Protective Equipment – including things to watch out for while cutting.
– Tree Felling & Cutting Skills – classroom review followed by field exercises.
Presented by: Eric Philips, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Rocky Mountain Resource Protection
and Eric Folwell, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Rocky Mountain Resource Protection NWCG ENGB and Forestry Consultant to Boulder County
The two-day class will run on Saturday, May 19 from 9 am to 4 pm, and on Sunday, May 20 from 10 am to 2 pm. Cost is $250 per person for the 2 day training.
Participants, please bring:
– your lunch and plenty of water
– your own gear, chain saw, helmet, gloves, ear and eye protection, chaps. Wear long sleeves, pants, and boots.
Space is limited. Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-chainsaw-skills-safety-class-tickets-44377230491 Or please contact Jody Dickson at 303-588-6639 or sawsandslaws@gmail.com if you would like to participate in this training and pay by cash or check.
Work off the classroom fee with labor in our regular Saws & Slaws events! Ask Jody for more details.
Second: Firewood!
Meanwhile, on the same day, the Firewood Team will be busy at 8am kicking off another great year of selling and donating at least 36 cords of firewood. We will be bucking and splitting wood and then measuring the holding capacity of our volunteers’ vehicles so we have a better handle on what we can all deliver. Yes, it’s our “Math Day”!
Learn more about Saws n Slaws on their website.