Back by popular demand, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson will offer an introductory chainsaw safety class specifically for women on April 12 and 13. This class is part of HVNC’s ongoing commitment to excellent forest-related training. Chainsaws can be amazingly effective and efficient tools when used properly. This hands-on class is aimed at providing women with enough knowledge and practice to make operating a chainsaw safe and rewarding.

This class is designed to provide women a comfortable setting in which to learn about safe chainsaw operation. By the end of the class students will have the knowledge to be able to properly maintain their saws, use them safely to buck firewood, fell trees, perform trail work and more.

Women of all ages (16-plus) and experience levels are encouraged to attend. The cost is $100 for HVNC and MOFGA members, and $125 for non-members. Some scholarships are available. Write to andy@hvnc.org for more details.

More information available online at www.hvnc.org, info@hvnc.org, or call 207-200-8840.