March 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 2
Join SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders (Forester with Adaptive Restoration LLC) for a hands-on training in chainsaw use, maintenance, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively.
This class is part two of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). Topics 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.
Participants are encouraged to bring your own equipment and a lunch (not provided).
Members: $200 | Non-members: $210
Ages 18+ | Pre-registration required by March 25 at 4:00 pm.
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Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
March 27
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5:00 pm
March 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 1
Join SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders (Forester with Adaptive Restoration LLC) for a hands-on training in chainsaw use, maintenance, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively.
This class is part one of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). Topics include: personal protective equipment (PPE); body mechanics; chainsaw safety features; the chain and the cutter tooth; reactive forces; planning and executing tree felling, limbing, and bucking; introductory bore cutting and open face felling. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell at least one tree. Helmets are mandatory.
Participants are encouraged to bring your own equipment and a lunch (not provided).
Members: $200 | Non-members: $210
Ages 18+ | Pre-registration required by March 22 at 4:00 pm.
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
March 26
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8:00 am
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5:00 pm
April 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Co-Ed
Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this co-ed class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will:
– Introduce various saw models and sizes, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws
– Showcase accessories and personal protective equipment
– Practice starting saws safely (without a toothed chain)
– Review chainsaw anatomy and maintenance (cleaning, diagnostics, disassembly, common troubleshooting, seasonal maintenance, gas treatments, specialty bar oils, bar conditioning
– Reading chains and filing demonstration
If you don’t have a saw to bring, we can provide one.
Ages 18+
Member: $55 | Non-member: $65
Pre-registration is required by April 16 at 11:55 pm.
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Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
April 18
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
April 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Women Only
Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this women’s only class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will:
– Introduce various saw models and sizes, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws
– Showcase accessories and personal protective equipment
– Practice starting saws safely (without a toothed chain)
– Review chainsaw anatomy and maintenance (cleaning, diagnostics, disassembly, common troubleshooting, seasonal maintenance, gas treatments, specialty bar oils, bar conditioning
– Reading chains and filing demonstration
If you don’t have a saw to bring, we can provide one.
Ages 18+
Member: $55 | Non-member: $65
Pre-registration is required by April 15 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
April 17
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
February 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Coed
Chainsaw Startup, Maintenance and Filing for Beginners
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this co-ed class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will:
– Introduce various saw models and sizes, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws.
– Showcase accessories and personal protective equipment
– Practice starting saws safely (without a toothed chain)
– Review chainsaw anatomy and maintenance (cleaning, diagnostics, disassembly, common troubleshooting, seasonal maintenance, gas treatments, specialty bar oils, bar conditioning
– Reading chains and filing demonstration
Please meet us in the Riveredge Barn at 1:00 pm. If you don’t have a saw to bring, we can provide one.
Ages 18+
All Access Member: $55 | Trail Pass Member: $60 | Non-member: $65
Registration closes February 23 at noon.
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Coed class
Ages 18+
All Access Member: $55
Trail Pass Member: $60
Non-member: $65
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Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
February 25, 2023
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1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
February 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Women Only
Chainsaw Startup, Maintenance and Filing for Beginners
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this women’s only class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will:
– Introduce various saw models and sizes, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws.
– Showcase accessories and personal protective equipment
– Practice starting saws safely (without a toothed chain)
– Review chainsaw anatomy and maintenance (cleaning, diagnostics, disassembly, common troubleshooting, seasonal maintenance, gas treatments, specialty bar oils, bar conditioning
– Reading chains and filing demonstration
Please meet us in the Riveredge Barn at 9:00 am. If you don’t have a saw to bring, we can provide one.
Ages 18+
All Access Member: $55 | Trail Pass Member: $60 | Non-member: $65
Registration closes February 23 at noon.
Register Here
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Registration
Women Only class
Ages 18+
All Access Member: $55
Trail Pass Member: $60
Non-member: $65
Register Here
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Become a Member
Take advantage of member benefits and discounts!
Join Now
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More Events
Explore other upcoming events!
Event Calendar
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
February 25, 2023
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12:00 pm
