Western Landowners Alliance

October Buckin’ Babes: Chainsaws, Confidence & Community
2026-10-16 16:00 - 2026-10-18 16:00 (America/Denver) | Redwing Ranch, Redwing Ranch, Gardner, CO, United States
About the event

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
October 16–18, 2026
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.
