All training is held at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center (N194 County Rd N. Wisconsin Dells, WI). Trainings are conducted by Forest Safety Instruction.
Spring 2026 Training opportunities
SAWW I Training
April 13, 2026, 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Level 1 provides confidence and safety, learning the chainsaws reactive forces, focusing on open-face notching, including pre-planning the fell, bore cutting, as well as understanding the hinge strength. Must be 16 or older. If ages 16-17 you must bring a parent or guardian observer to attend the class with you.
Deadline to Register: Monday, March 30, 2026
Price: $170.00
SAWW 2 Training
April 14, 2026: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Level 1 is a pre-requisite to attending this training. Level 2 provides a focus on applying basic maintenance techniques to achieve maximum chainsaw performance such as filing techniques and carburetor adjustments. More felling techniques and assessments are practiced and limbing and bucking techniques are introduced.
Deadline to Register: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Price: $170.00
