Registration Open for Upcoming Chainsaw Safety and OTG Events

lschultz • January 2, 2020

The OTG program has a great line-up of wildlife habitat improvement projects scheduled throughout 2020, and some of the upcoming events are already posted and open for registration on the OTG webpage . Whether you’re looking to improve your sawyer skills and have an interest in a chainsaw safety course or want to be involved in improving wildlife habitat for wood ducks, rabbits, ruffed grouse, and countless other Michigan species, have a look at some of the upcoming events open for registration in winter and spring:

*This list will be updated as more dates and projects are confirmed. Click on the link in each event title to register. 

February 2020

March 2020

April 2020

  • Currently no events open for registration. However, tree plantings will be hosted in April. More details coming soon. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 4/22 and Saturday, 4/25!

May 2020

  • Saturday, 5/16 – Tree planting in the Gwinn State Forest Area

 

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