Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Events

📣 Join us for our Annual Meeting, potluck style! RSVP HERE
🕕 6p-9p
🗓️ Wed. Feb 18th
📍Friendly City Events in Downtown Harrisonburg

Gather around the table and meet Coalition friends over a relaxed dinner and drinks. We will share an update on where we've been and where we're going in 2026.

Hey, and no stress if you can’t whip up some food or drink to bring—don’t let that stop you from coming! We still want to see you!!

• Everyone: Bring a dish (your favorite casserole, salads, veggies, or whatever else all works great!)
• BYOB!

The venue space has a limited capacity of 125, so please register in advance!

🚨 There are only 9 spots available and you MUST register to reserve your spot. Register Here 🚨

### Chainsaw “Sawyer” Training (2-Day Certification)

March 19–20, 2026
Ready to take your trail stewardship to the next level? Join the Coalition and the Appalachian Conservation Corps for a two-day Chainsaw Sawyer Training required to operate a chainsaw on the Massanutten Western Slope Trails.

⚠️ Registration commits you to BOTH days.
Schedule & Locations

• Thursday, March 19 (8:30am–4:00pm)
  Classroom training
  Massanutten Ski Lodge – Sun Room
  4614 Massanutten Dr, Massanutten, VA 22840
• Friday, March 20 (8:30am–4:00pm)
  Field training
  Massanutten Western Slope Trails

What You’ll Learn

• Chainsaw safety, handling, and trail standards
• Hands-on practice in a controlled field setting
• Requirements for Sawyer certification
• With additional first aid training, this course can lead to a US Forest Service Sawyer Card for bucking trees on federal trails

Who Should Attend
Volunteers who want to help keep trails clear and safe. No prior chainsaw experience required—just a willingness to learn and work outdoors.

Details

• 🎟️ Registration required (spots are limited)
• 💸 Cost a barrier? Use code PIXIEDUST for free registration
• 🪚 This training is required to operate a chainsaw on Western Slope trails and can get you a card to use a chainsaw in the National Forest.

Have questions? Contact hello@svbcoalition.org.