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Cost: $175, payable by check or Eventbrite. Payment secures your spot and is refundable (minus Eventbrite fees) until September 20. After that, no refunds—payments will be donated to MNWWN.MNWWN is waiving the registration fee for our chainsaw safety workshops for all members of Tribal nations. This initiative is to honor and recognize Tribal nations and their role as original & current caretakers of the forests.
Limited scholarships available; email [email protected] with "Cloquet Chainsaw Workshop" in the subject line to apply. There will be two other workshops at different sites, covering the same content. Please visit mnwwn.org/events for the other events.
Workshop Details:
Dates: October 2-3, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Limited to 15 participants per session
Focus: Safety practices, posture, clothing, and chainsaw operation for beginners.
Location: Cloquet Forestry Center
Instructors:
tish carr: Licensed forester and arborist in Maine with over 40 years of experience, specializes in women’s chainsaw safety.
Cheryl Jirik: Founder of Landscape Restoration, Inc., expert in woodland habitat restoration and invasive species control.
Brooke Erickson: Owner of Resilience Landscaping, a small Minneapolis-based company focused on restoring native habitat to urban and suburban areas.
Sessions Include:
PPE review, safety equipment, chainsaw purchase/maintenance, felling techniques, and hands-on practice.
Bring your own chaps, helmet and gloves if you have it; we’ll have some to share. Please do not buy a chainsaw for this event. If you have a gas powered chainsaw, feel free to bring it but there is no need to purchase one. We will go over what to look for when buying a chainsaw.
Extras:
Light refreshments provided.
Lodging is on your own.
More details upon registration.
Questions? Email [email protected] with "Cloquet Chainsaw Workshop" in the subject line.
Register https://chainsawsafetycloquet.eventbrite.com
Source:: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mnwwns-womens-chainsaw-safety-workshops-cloquet-tickets-999337454227?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UMN Cloquet Forestry Center, Walgreens, 215 Doddridge Ave, Cloquet, MN 55720, United States,Cloquet, Minnesota
