Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023 (Chainsaw training) and Sunday, April 23, 2023 (Crosscut saw training) - these are two separate trainings and volunteers are not required to attend both days.
Location: Rum River North County Park, 23100 Rum River Blvd NW, St Francis, MN 55070
Description: Chainsaw and crosscut saw training in the Twin Cities area has been set! The training is currently open to NPS VIPs with SHTA, BRTA, and two NCTA chapters (ARW and KEK). Because seats are limited, depending on the number of individuals who sign up, I may reach out and ask you to prioritize those who are attending from your group.
Prerequisites to attend training:
Completion of the NPS VIP volunteer sign-up process. Information about the sign-up process can be found on NCTA's website: https://northcountrytrail.org/volunteer/volunteer-resource-center/nps-vip-form/. If you have any questions about the process, please reach out and I'm happy to walk you through it.
Completion of Trail Safe!, an online self-paced safety training. At the bottom of the website, instructions are provided on how to receive credit by emailing daniel_watson@nps.gov.
Up-to-date first aid and CPR training. There must be an in-person component to the training, whether it's 100% in-person or blended (part online, part in-person.) American Heart Association and American Red Cross are the most recognized organizations for first aid and CPR training. When completed or if you are already certified, please email me a copy of your certificate.
Sign Up Link: https://forms.office.com/g/EpayKVJsBf
Deadline to Sign Up is February 6 - after that, remaining seats will open to other NPS VIPS on a first come, first served basis.
Contact:
Nicole Loiseau, Volunteer Program Manager
North Country National Scenic Trail, National Park Service
616-302-9842