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Beginners Chainsaw Skills Workshop

When: 
Nov. 11, 2023 Midnight
Where: 

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 

 

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