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  • July Saws & Slaws Event – Spruce Canyon Drive

    Coal Creek

    Many of our neighborhoods in Coal Creek Canyon are "One way in/one way out". In the event of a wildfire, it is imperative that we create safer passage for the residents of these areas. We will hold a "Legacy Event" on Saturday, July 13th: working together to cut trees down and process them for 4 hours and then we will join together for a Potluck Lunch. Bringing your own chair is always a good idea :) We will be working on 2 properties in particular, creating a 40 foot wide egress in order to ensure better odds of escape through that roadway. We have a lot of trees to process so we hope you will join us! We will gather for a Safety Meeting at 7:45am at the Coady's home, 29344 Spruce Canyon Drive. Please drop off your food items here. We will break into groups and saw, "swamp" (drag slash) and chip until noon, when we will have a Potluck Lunch. Please use the button below to sign up so we know who is coming. Thanks for helping us make this neighborhood safer in the event of a fire! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4fada729a46-july

  • August Saws and Slaws Event – Divide View

    Coal Creek

    Saturday, August 24th, 8am to Noon, with a Potluck to follow. Please join us as we conquer some much needed fire mitigation and safe egress maintenance in the DVD neighborhood. We will be cutting trees and staging slash piles for hauling to Ned Sort Yard, as well as distributing logs. We will meet at 478 Divide View. Please bring water, gloves, eye and ear protection (we have extras), a camp chair, potluck dish and a helmet if you have one. We will have our Safety Meeting promptly at 8 am. We will work until Noon and then join together for a potluck and a warm, fuzzy feeling of much accomplishment! Join Us! Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4fada729a46-august

  • Drought and Wildfire Prep in the Peak to Peak Region

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    Join the first webinar of our summer series! Learn more about drought and wildfire forecasts and wildfire preparations, local fuel models, and why home ignition zone and defensible space mitigation are essential to protect your home and neighborhood in the Peak-to-Peak Region. It is hosted by the Gilpin County CSU extension, Saws and Slaws, and the Boulder Watershed Collective. Below is the registration link to access!! Register in advance for this meeting: https://extension.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvcuurpzsrGNBzt4Z5D_exWxIJGlkPepfM

  • Chainsaw Maintenance

    Chainsaw Skills and Safety Class

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    Estes Park 7400 State Highway 7, Estes Park, Colorado

    Learn how to effectively and safely use a chainsaw for forest health and property maintenance. This quality, hands-on training will give you the skills you need to effectively and safely use a chainsaw for forest health and property maintenance. Training will be presented in three parts: - Chainsaw Maintenance – cutting safely requires a well-running saw. - Chainsaw Safety & Personal Protective Equipment - including things to watch out for while cutting. - Tree Felling & Cutting Skills – classroom review followed by field exercises. Presented by: Eric Philips, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Rocky Mountain Resource Protection and Eric Folwell, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Rocky Mountain Resource Protection NWCG ENGB. The two-day class will run on Saturday, May 15 from 9 am to 4 pm, and on Sunday, May 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Participants, please bring: - your lunch and plenty of water- your own gear, chain saw, helmet, gloves, ear and eye protection, chaps. Wear long sleeves, pants, and boots. Space is limited. Sign up today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../spring-2021-chainsaw... or contact Jody Dickson at 303-588-6639 or sawsandslaws@gmail.com if you would like to participate in this training and pay by cash or check. The cost of the class is $250, but we are offering a limited number of subsidies for Coal Creek Canyon residents and people who commit to volunteering at Saws and Slaws events. If you qualify, then the cost for you will be $125 per person for the 2-day training. These fees help us cover the costs of the instructors and our insurance for the class, so your support is greatly appreciated! You can also work off the entire classroom fee with labor in our regular Saws & Slaws events! Ask Jody for more details.

  • Chainsaw Maintenance Workshop

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    Coal Creek Canyon Community Hall 31528, golden, Colorado (CO), United States

    Hey Folks,   Join Dana Lawson and us to learn more about ways of fixing, maintaining, and cleaning your chainsaw! This workshop will be hosted in the CCC Community Center parking lot on July 10th from 9:30-12:00. Bring your equipment and some snacks, and have a great time! Sign up below if you are interested! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A5AA2BA6FD0-chainsaw

  • July 17th – Saws and Slaws Event

    Hey Folks, We need your amazing hard work for our event this July! Click the link below for more information and to sign up! Thanks for all your work!   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A5AA2BA6FD0-july   Thanks!

  • Mountain Fest

    CCCIA Hall 31528 HWY. 72, Golden, United States

  • September 18th Event

    Hey folks, join us for our last event of the season! It will be on September 18th in the Lyttle Dowdle Neighborhood. Click on the signup link below! See ya there!   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b45a5aa2ba6fd0-september2  

  • October Firewood event

    Martin Sort Yard

    Are you looking for a nice fall morning? Well, grab your flannel, PPE, and the chainsaw and head down to the Martin Sort yard for our firewood processing event from 9 am-12 pm. This firewood helps fellow neighbors in the canyon heat for the winter. Interested? Click on the signup below!! October Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A5AA2BA6FD0-october