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The Northwest Illinois Forestry Association will sponsor Chain Saw Safety courses on May 16 to 18 at Oakdale Nature Preserve, 4433 S Cranes Grove Road, in Freeport. The one-day sessions include Level 1 Beginner (5/16), Level 2 Intermediate (5/17), and Level 3 Advanced (5/18). All sessions begin at 8 am.

The cost for each session is $90 and registration will close on May 8th. For more information, equipment required, and to register, call Tom Arnold at 815-848-2407 or email [email protected] Information can also be found at nifatrees.org/Events.

The instructor is Jay...