SWV will again be offering certification and recertification classes for crosscut and chainsaw. Please note the following regarding these classes: Recertification for crosscut or chainsaw is a 1-day class. You must have a previous certification to enroll in the recertification course for crosscut or chainsaw. Certifications for NEW sawyers is a 2-day class There is no charge for the sawyer course(s) ALL SAWYERS must have a CURRENT Red Cross CPR/First Aid card in order for your sawyer card to be valid. A current CPR/First Aid card is NOT required to attend the course All First Aid/CPR certifications have to be […]
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To all Volunteers; If you are interested in hosting an education booth at the Summit Ranger Station this summer, please fill out this form. https://forms.office.com/g/q9XGFqy4Qq There are a LOT of opportunities this season to participate. See below. At the booth you have the opportunity to engage with visitors planning on entering the Wilderness! During these public interactions you can educate hikers about Leave No Trace Principles, provide guidance about route information, wilderness safety, and help people fill out the Self Issue Permits for Wilderness. The booth dates will be as follows: Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day (May 21-22), Juneteenth […]
STANISLAUS WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS SEASON OPENER Hello volunteers and interested parties! SAVE THE DATE! SWV will be holding our Season Opener on Saturday, April 25th from 10am to 3pm at the Mi Wuk Ranger Station conference room. Details on the location are below. SWV will be providing lunch, snacks and beverages for the meeting. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. For this meeting, we will be discussing: · What’s new in terms of logistics · Updates from the US Forest Service (staffing, projects, conditions, reporting, etc.) · Opportunities to directly assist the Forest Service for […]