November 23, 2024
Chainsaw Training
Glacial Park Conservation Area • 6316 Harts Road Ringwood, IL 60072 Organized by McHenry County Conservation District
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Description
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Registered District volunteers are invited to learn or get a refresher course on the basic set-up, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of using a chainsaw for restoration projects. Hands-on practice time is included.
If possible, volunteers should provide their own chainsaws and personal protective equipment (ex. helmet, chaps, leather work gloves, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses). A limited amount of chainsaws and protective equipment are available to be checked out from our volunteer supplies for the training day. Gym shoes are not acceptable - you must at least be wearing sturdy leather boots.
Interested volunteers should contact Stewardship Ecologist Jackie Bero (jbero@mccdistrict.org) or instructor Kevin Scheiwiller (kscheiwiller@mccdistrict.org or 815-790-0353) in case of any questions on borrowing equipment, parking, changes, or cancellations due to weather.
Please watch this chainsaw safety video prior to attending.
*Note: If this event is cancelled due to weather, the back-up day will be Wednesday, December 6th.
This training is only available to registered District volunteers. If you have not yet completed Intro to Volunteering, you will need to attend the next session (offered 3x per year). After that, you can sign up for next year's chainsaw training or if you have prior experience you may contact the Stewardship Ecologist to test out of chainsaw training.
Interested volunteers should contact contact Stewardship Ecologist Jackie Bero (jbero@mccdistrict.org) or instructor Kevin Scheiwiller (kscheiwiller@mccdistrict.org or 815-790-0353) in case of any questions on parking, changes, or cancellations due to weather.
*Note: If this event is cancelled due to weather, the back-up rain day will be Saturday, December 7th.
Age Category
Just for Adults
Skills
Registered Volunteer
Location
Location TBA - you'll be notified about 1 week beforehand
Prerequisites
Registered Volunteer
Instructor
Jackie Bero
Age and Gender
Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed