May 9, 8:30am to 4pm, $190pp
Chainsaw techniques and maintenance for beginners. This is a course for people who have no prior experience in handling a chainsaw. This is a field-based workshop and will be conducted in any weather conditions except for heavy snows, thunderstorms or high-wind conditions. Please visit our website merckforest.org/events for complete details and to register; reduced-rate housing available to participants. Merck Forest & Farmland Center is located at 3270 Route 315 in Rupert, VT.