South Duxbury
VT
Whether you’re cutting firewood, clearing trails, or simply want to feel more confident using a chainsaw around your property, this hands-on workshop is for you.
Vermont Woodlands Association will hold two Chainsaw Safety Workshops for Women on October 17th & 18th in South Duxbury, VT
Join Women & Our Woods for one or both days of instruction led by experienced women instructors from the Women Tree Climbing Workshop®. You’ll try different types of safety gear, use both electric and gas-powered chainsaws, and receive individualized coaching to build the skills and confidence to work safely on your land.
Saturday, October 17th, 9am-4pm
Chainsaw Safety 101: Safe Operation & Essential Skills
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to build confidence with a chainsaw. You’ll learn:
- Choosing the right chainsaw for the job, including both battery and gas chainsaws
- Selecting personal protective equipment (PPE), why it matters, and how to wear it
- Safe chainsaw operation and basic maintenance
- Common reasons a chainsaw won’t start and how to troubleshoot problems
- Hands-on chainsaw practice using small to large battery & gas-powered brands
- Individual coaching while cutting using a variety of cuts on downed trees
Sunday, October 18th, 9am-4pm
Chainsaw Skills 201: Felling, Saw Maintenance & Working in the Woods
Ready to build on your foundation? This intermediate workshop focuses on working safely and efficiently in the woods, including:
- Routine Chainsaw maintenance, beyond basics
- Sharpening and tuning your saw
- Advanced bucking and limbing with a variety of cuts & using tools to assist
- Reading tree lean, tension, and compression
- Basic understanding of tree identification and why it matters
- Tree felling techniques
- Expanded hands-on practice with individualized coaching and real-time feedback
- Workshops will be held at Pratt Refuge, Duxbury, VT. Directions will be emailed to registrants.
- Each workshop costs $200 each.
- Sign up for one or both sessions. Prior approval from instructors is required to register for Sunday only.
- Limited registration assistance is available, just ask.
To take part in one of these workshops, register at
Chainsaw Safety Workshop for Women — Vermont Woodlands Association