April Buckin’ Babes: Chainsaws, Confidence & Community

Redwing Ranch

April 17-19, 2026 at Redwing Ranch in Gardner, Colorado

Part of the Redwing Core Curriculum, Buckin’ Babes is a welcoming, all-inclusive weekend for women and gender-expansive participants eager to develop land-based skills. Over the course of the workshop, you’ll progress from saw basics to practical field work that connects technical skill with stewardship and fire resilience.

Day 1 focuses on safety, equipment setup, and foundational cutting techniques. Day 2 builds toward real-world application—pile burning, brush clearing, felling, and shaded-fuel-break projects on the ranch.

Participants will:

• Understand chainsaw function, operation, and safety protocols

• Practice cutting, limbing, and log-handling techniques

• Learn sharpening, bar-oil, fuel-mix, and general maintenance routines

• Gain an introduction to tree felling and on-site hazard assessment

• Apply fuel-management principles: pile burning, defensible-space layout, and shaded-fuel-break design

• Build lasting confidence through hands-on practice in real outdoor conditions

Who This Is For

This workshop is open to women and gender-marginalized individuals of all experience levels—no prior chainsaw background required. Come curious and ready to learn in a supportive, collaborative community.

Details

April 17–19

Redwing Ranch Gardner, CO

Tuition: Tiered pricing available

Check-in: Friday 4:30 PM | Wrap-up: Sunday 4 PM

What’s Included

• Instruction from an all-women+ instructor team

• Use of chainsaws, PPE, and tools

• All meals Friday dinner → Sunday lunch

• Two nights of lodging (or camping option)

• Workshop materials and field resources

Cut with confidence. Care for the land. Join the crew.