Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport is offering Level One and Level Two chainsaw classes for adults starting in July through October.
All classes are on Saturdays from 8:00 to 4:30.
The class is for adults ages 18+
There is a fee $55 per person for participation

John Cullen, retired from Bowdoin College and a teacher for five years with the Certified Logging Program, will be instructing, "I have been cooking and heating with wood since 1979, I was self taught with the chainsaw until taking the formal training 10 years ago. I was amazed at how much there was to learn even after 20 years experience as a wood cutter and part time logger." John is active with the Maine Organic Farmer's and Gardeners Association in the Low Impact Forestry Program.

Level One Classes, cover many topics including personal protection equipment and safety features of the chainsaw, will be offered four times: August 6, September 3, September 17 and November 5. All participants will get to cut down a tree as part of the class.

Level Two Classes, which cover more advanced cutting techniques, will be offered twice: August 20, and October 1. Attendance at the Level One class is recommended before attending a Level Two class.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment for assessment at the class. Class size is limited to 8 participants, so pre-registration is required.
For more information on the chainsaw classes, please contact Wolfe's Neck Farm at 865-4469.

Click here to register now for the Chainsaw Safety Classes

Instructor: John Collins WNF
Minimum Age of Attendees: 18
Minimum Attendees per Class: 6
Maximum Attendees per Class: 8
Cost Per Attendee: $55

Level I Chainsaw Class will include:
Personal Protection
Equipment
Safety Features of the Chainsaw
Relative Forces of the Chainsaw
Proper Filing
Information before felling
Open Face Notch
Hinge Bore Cut
Each participant will drop a tree

Level II Chainsaw Class Level II participants will have taken a Level I class and be familiar with the Level I Topics.

Level II Topics covered will include:
More practice on more trees
Height Estimation
Double Bore Cut

Participants are expected to wear a complete set of PPE and bring a safe and tuned saw. We will do a quick review of filing, so bring your files and guides as well. Each participant will work with his/her own saw if it passes a safety inspection. If not, participants will use the instructor's saw. Please bring everything you own and use when operating your saw. Helmet, boots, files, chaps, eye protection, ear protection-everything and anything.