May 12th – 13th, 2025
Touch of Nature Environmental Center
Schedule of Events
May 12, 2025 – Touch of Nature Env. Center
8:00am – 9:00am Breakfast and Introductions
9:00am – 11:00am Chainsaw Safety & Operation Training – Instructors: Andrew Ranney & Tony Perez
11:00am – 12:00pm PHC Safety and Application Training – Instructors: Andrew Ranney & Tony Perez
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 3:30pm Felling & PHC Demonstration (1.25hr each station) – Instructors: Charles Shontz (Felling) & Kayli Baumhover (PHC)
3:30pm – 4:15pm Hands on Chainsaw Maintenance & Sharpening – Instructors: Charles Shontz & other trainers.
4:15pm – 4:45pm Overview of Day Group Trainings and Handouts – Instructors: Group Trainers, Roger Smith, & Andrew Ranney
May 13, 2025 – Touch of Nature Env. Center
8:00am – 9:00am Breakfast, Introductions, & Group Photo
9:00am – 1:30pm Group Training – Groups of approx. 10-16 students 1.5 hours each station
1:30pm – 2:30pm Lunch
2:30pm – 4:00pm (8) Groups of 7 Students in Career Fair Round Table Event 15 minutes per group.
4:30pm – 5:00pm Quiz, Recommendation/Review Form & Concluding Statements from staff, instructors, and students. Also announce the featured forestry student. RAFFEL!
If you have questions, contact one of our Commercial Directors, Andrew Ranney for complete details.
Contact – Andrew Ranney, IAA Commercial Director, andrew@skylinetreesvc.com
SIU Forestry Field Day Event – May 12th-13th, 2025
