Firewood Bucking and Splitting

Firewood Bucking and Splitting

Help us prepare our sustainable, climate-friendly heat source - firewood!

By Soul Fire Farm

Date and time

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 · 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Location

Soul Fire Farm

1972 New York 2 Petersburg, NY 12138

About this event

Join the Soul Fire Farm site team to buck and split the season's firewood. You will work closely with Kai and Jonah to turn our downed trees into a fuel source.

All experience levels are welcome, however, only those who meet the requirements below will be allowed to operate the equipment. Everyone will support with moving and stacking wood.

REQUIREMENTS

    • At least a year of regular chainsaw use OR wood splitter use
    • For chainsaw users - knowledge of safe usage and basic maintenance: safe starting practice; chain tensioning and sharpening; correct use of throttle lock; correct thumb position and avoidance of kickback point while sawing
    • For chainsaw users - Possession* of chainsaw and protective gear (calf-wrap chaps, eye, ear and head protection, and a commitment to use all of the above safety gear while operating chainsaw on Soul Fire property.

*Please bring your own chainsaw and safety gear. If you are missing an item, let us know and we can probably lend it to you.

A simple lunch will be provided.

Can't make it this time? Don't worry, we'll have an additional dates on October 25th. Even if you are unable to attend this date, but are interested in helping out with this high level work, please let us know and we can make special arrangements. Thank you!

Organized by

Soul Fire Farm is committed to ending racism and injustice in the food system.

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