Berkshire Botanical Garden
Learn to use a chainsaw safely on Nov. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Taught by arborist Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Bear LeVangie, this workshop is designed for the novice-to-beginner chainsaw operator who wishes to gain greater confidence with this powerful tool. The class will combine lecture and hands-on learning, covering topics such as personal protective equipment, the anatomy of a chainsaw, reactive forces, basic chainsaw maintenance, and additional tools for use with a chainsaw. Techniques will include holding and starting a saw, hazard ID, escape options, log analysis (binds), planning cuts, overall plan, and bucking and limbing. Attendees will cut logs on the ground and/or elevated on sawhorses and will leave with a better understanding of the safety features of a chainsaw and be able to operate a chainsaw based on safety fundamentals. No experience necessary. Note: Equipment will be provided; if you have your own chainsaw or personal protective equipment, please bring it with you. Dress and prepare for the weather including long sleeves, pants and boots. Bring a bag lunch.
Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll Credentials:
· WTCW Co-Owner/ Lead Instructor
· Bachelor’s Degree University of Massachusetts
· ISA TRAQ Certified Arborist
· Massachusetts Certified Arborist
· NH Certified Arborist
· American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
· Petzl Competent PPE Inspector
· Arborist Rope Splicer
· Past President New England ISA
· Past President Massachusetts Tree Warden’s & Forester’s Association
· Past NE ISA TCC Champion, Past CT, NH, ME, NY Champion, Past ITCC Competitor
Bear LeVangie Credentials:
· WTCW Co-Owner/ Lead Instructor
· Bachelor’s Degree University of Montana
· ISA TRAQ Certified Arborist
· CT Licensed Arborist
· American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
· Petzl Competent PPE Inspector
· Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor (250 hrs)
· MA Qualified Tree Warden
· Arborist Rope Splicer
· Past President New England ISA
· Past NE ISA TCC Champion, Past CT TCC Champion, Past ME, NH, NY, ITCC Competitor
· Licensed Pesticide Applicator MA, CT, NY