2019 Chainsaw Safety Classes
MOFGA provides the following information as a public service to those interested in chainsaw safety classes in Maine. As classes are run by different organizations, the curriculum and format for each will vary, and due to unforeseen events, dates may be subject to change. Please note that some classes may be open only to individuals of a certain gender or skill level. If you’re interested in a particular training, please contact the sponsoring organization directly to confirm the date, ensure that you are eligible to participate, and that the training will meet your needs.
For classes in Women’s Chainsaw Safety, please visit www.womenowningwoodlands.net or contact Amanda Mahaffey at [email protected] or (207) 432-3701.
For classes in Piscataquis County, please visit https://www.piscataquisswcd.org/eventsprograms/ or contact Kacey Weber at [email protected] or (207) 564-2321, extension 3.
Chainsaw Safety (Level I – Beginner)
Sponsoring organization: MOFGA LIF
Dates: Friday, March 29 to Saturday, March 30, 2019 (snow date April 5-6)
Location: Tessier Farm, Skowhegan
Pre-requisite: none
Women’s Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance – Beginner
Sponsoring Organization: Forest Stewards Guild
Dates: Saturday, April 13 to Sunday, April 14
Pre-requisite: none
To find out more and register:
forestguild.org/node/777
Chainsaw Safety (Level I – Beginner)
Sponsoring organization: Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District
Dates: Friday, April 26 (rain date April 27)
Location: Dover-Foxcroft
Pre-requisite: none
To find out more and register: (207) 564-2321 extension 3.
[email protected]
www.piscataquisswcd.org/eventsprograms/
Women’s Chainsaw Safety: Building Proficiency (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Sponsoring organization: Forest Stewards Guild
Dates: Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, May 5
Location: Bridgton
Pre-requisite: Chainsaw Safety Level 1 and/or extensive chainsaw background
To find out more and register:
womens-chainsaw-safety-building-proficiency
Women’s Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance (Level 1 – Beginner)
Sponsoring organization: Forest Stewards Guild
Dates: Saturday, June 1 to Sunday, June 2
Location: Bridgton
Pre-requisite: none
To find out more and register:
womens-chainsaw-safety-1
Chainsaw Safety (Level I – Beginner)
Sponsoring organization: MOFGA LIF
Dates: Friday, November 15 to Saturday, November 16
Location: Unity
Pre-requisite: none
To find out more and register:
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