Opportunity for Gold Hill area residents: Chain saw class in Coal Creek on June 9, 2012. We have also scheduled the same class in Gold Hill for August 4, 2012. See the below information for the June 9th class and register with Coal Creek, Cesar Gelido.  If you want to take the August 4th class in Gold Hill, confirm your spot with Kris Gibson, kgkeewee@nullnetzero.net or call her at 303-545-9670.

See announcement below for the upcoming class in Coal Creek

Chainsaw Safety and Skills Training Opportunity: Sat., June 9 

Note: this training was rescheduled to June 9 due to weather on the original date. 

The Environmental Group (TEG) and “Saws and Slaws” of Coal Creek Canyon would like to extend an invitation to Boulder County resident to participate in an upcoming chainsaw safety and skills training. This training is being offered Sat., June 9^th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The training will start at Coal Creek Canyon Fire Station #1, 30579 Highway 72, and then will go to field later in the day.This quality, hands-on training will give you the skills you need to effectively and safely use a chainsaw for forest health and property maintenance. The training will be presented in three parts: 1) Chainsaw Maintenance – cutting safely requires a well running saw. 2) Chainsaw Safety & Personal Protective Equipment – including things to watch out for while cutting. 3) Tree Felling & Cutting Skills – classroom review followed by field exercises. Presented by: Eric Philips, Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator for Boulder County and Eric Folwell, NWCG ENGB, Forester and Forestry Consultant to Boulder County

The training cost is $40 per person. 

Participants: Please bring the following: a lunch, plenty of water and your own gear (including: chain saw, helmet, gloves, ear and eye protection, chaps.  Wear long sleeves, pants, and sturdy work boots). Space is limited for this training. Please contact Cesar Gellido at 303-818-7897 or cgellido@nullgmail.com if you would like to sign up to participate in this training.