Registration
Institute Subscribers and Guests - $75
Non-Subscribers - $100
Registration fees include morning refreshments, educational sessions, lunch, and networking.
This session has been approved for 3.75 PCH CEUs through the PA Landscape and Nursery Association.
Schedule
8:30am – 9:00am Arrival, registration, and AM refreshments
9:00am – 9:15am Introductions, opening remarks, and agenda overview
9:15am – 10:45pm Equipment safety, proper handling, and overview
Nick Joensen, Technical Sales Specialist at STIHL, USA will
present on chainsaw safety and offer equipment demonstration as we
begin to identify trees, brush, and undergrowth that needs removed from the surrounding landscape
10:45am – 12:00pm Chainsaw safety and equipment best practices
Mike Powell from Penn State University will offer equipment support and offer critique to help participants improve chainsaw handling and proper cutting technique as we begin cutting, clearing, and preparing materials for the chipper
12:00pm – 1:00pm Catered Lunch and networking
1:00pm – 2:00pm Chipper safety overview - more cutting, chipping, and clean-up
After a brief safety orientation on a new piece of equipment, participants will get back to work clearing brush, and helping with trail maintenance to round out the afternoon
2:00pm Wrap up and Dismiss
To register:
1: Sign in or create a new account.
2: Select registration options
3: Proceed to checkout to complete transaction