Back by popular demand, Midcoast Conservancy will offer an introductory Chainsaw Safety class April 23 and 24 at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson. 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 participants with enough knowledge and practice to make operating a chainsaw safe, effective, and rewarding.

Participants do not need a chainsaw to participate. HVNC will provide all the equipment, or will evaluate yours for safety. The cost is $130 for Midcoast Conservancy and MOFGA members, and $150 for non-members. Some scholarships are available. Write to news@midcoastconservancy.org for more details. For more information about this class visit the events page at www.hvnc.org.

HVNC’s 2016 chainsaw safety classes are sponsored by MOFGA and Jonsered chainsaws.

More information available online at www.hvnc.org, nws@midcoastconservancy.org, or by calling 207-389-5150.