SAWW Level 2: Chainsaw Safety and Efficiency Training, with Luke Saunders

This course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and is part of a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use.

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1 training

Participants in Level 2 SAWW training will refine and build upon chainsaw proficiency skills learned in Level 1. Participants in Level 2 training will spend part of the morning in the classroom, and at least 5 hours outside practicing techniques to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably and productively. Topics covered include basic chainsaw maintenance, review of the cutter tooth and hands-on sharpening, introduction to wedges, planning and executing tree felling, planning and executing limbing and bucking. Level 2 participants will sharpen their own saws, may fell trees against lean, and learn advanced bucking techniques. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell or limb at least one tree.

Instructor: Luke Saunders, Forester with Blue Heron Stewardship LLC, SAWW-certified trainer, experienced sawyer and horse-logger.

Date: Sunday, June 4
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Ages: Adults only
Location: Kickapoo Valley Reserve, La Farge, WI (Note: The typical day pass fee for entry to the park will be waived)
Please bring a brown bag lunch; lunch will not be provided.

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines

Supporter Level Ticket: $210
If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.

Sustainer Level Ticket: $185
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.

Supported Level Ticket: $160
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!