Expand your restoration skillsets by getting past the Genus Salix to further your understanding of willow species identification, their habitat needs and importance for pollinators. Follow Zach Khron and Matt Smith into off trail areas of Riveredge’s uncommon habitats to find willow populations, identify to species and discuss management. We will start our day in…

Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this co-ed class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will: – Introduce various saw models and sizes, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws.– Showcase accessories…

Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this women’s only class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will: – Introduce various saw models and sizes, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws.– Showcase…

Learn how to identify, manage and monitor trees and shrubs during the dormant season with Riveredge restoration ecologists. The first half of the morning will be spent indoors reviewing a large collection of freshly cut live specimens by fruit, bud, twig, branch, bark and truck. Following lunch (BYO) we will take the course outside to review management…

Join SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders (Forester with Adaptive Restoration LLC) for a hands-on training in chainsaw use, maintenance, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively. This class is part two of a four level series through the Safety and…

SAWW Training is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use, both professionally and recreationally, and oversees the development of training curriculums and the training of trainers.  SAWW Certified Trainers are experts in their field.  They are required to have extensive sawing experience, to participate in a rigorous certification process, and to refresh…

This pruning workshop for ages 18+ is designed to elevate tree and shrub care for both professionals, and beginners. You will be introduced to the basics of plant biology and structure, responses to the basic types of pruning cuts, pruning standards, timing, how to successfully restore previously mal-pruned trees, common mistakes, disease issues, proper tools…

Join SAWW trainer Luke Saunders, Forester, Adaptive Restoration LLC, for a hands-on training in chainsaw use, maintenance, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively. This class is part three of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW).…

Join SAWW trainer Luke Saunders, Forester, Adaptive Restoration LLC, for a hands-on training in chainsaw use, maintenance, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively. This class is part two of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW).…

Join SAWW trainer Luke Saunders, Forester, Adaptive Restoration LLC, for a hands-on training in chainsaw use, maintenance, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively. This class is part one of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program.…

Join SAWW trainer Luke Saunders, Forester, Adaptive Restoration LLC, for a hands-on training in chainsaw use, maintenance, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively. This class is part one of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program.…