Pheasants Forever and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife have partnered with the University of Illinois Extension Forestry Program to offer a beginner's chainsaw safety workshop for women landowners on June 7th in Cass County. This workshop aims to equip participants with the beginning knowledge and skills to operate a chainsaw safely and confidently, an essential tool in prairie, savanna, and forest restoration.
Join us for a hands-on, field training for Beginner Chainsaw Safety at an active Hills Prairie and Oak Savanna Restoration near Arenzville, IL.
Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration fee is $15.00. Register at https://pfqf.myeventscenter.com/event/Womens-Chainsaw-Safety-Training-93946
Participants are required to:
• Wear long pants and work boots
• Bring their own snacks, water, and sack lunch
• Bring signed waiver (provided after registration)
Optional:
• Bring chainsaws and PPE (chaps, helmets, hearing & eye protection). If you don't have them, we will provide them for you
• Bring a camping chair to use on breaks
For questions, contact Emily Hodapp at emily_hodapp@fws.gov or 217-341-9176.