The Door County Land Trust is offering a two-day Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) Level 101 chainsaw training course in early June, with spots currently available for participants.
The training will be held Tuesday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 3, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Day one will take place at Crossroads at Big Creek, with day two scheduled at the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. The course is taught by Luke Saunders of Blue Heron Stewardship.
Door County Land Trust Ecological Restoration Manager, Tina Lee describes the curriculum as a hands-on, skills-based approach designed to improve safety, efficiency, and confidence while operating chainsaws in field conditions.
“We hired Luke last year and we had such a great experience, we brought him back,” said Lee. The program emphasizes safe operating techniques aimed at reducing risk while increasing effective land management work.
The training course is intended for those with little to no prior chainsaw experience and covers foundational skills. “This training is for folks who are new to chainsaws. If you want to learn, hands-on, how to use a chainsaw and be safe doing it, this class is for you.” Lee added
Participants are encouraged to bring personal protective equipment, including a helmet, eye protection, ear protection, chainsaw chaps, gloves, and appropriate footwear, along with their chainsaw and any maintenance tools for sharpening or repairs. Limited extra safety gear will be available for shared use if needed.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to contact Tina Lee at the Door County Land Trust directly for more information or to sign up.
