Redwood Region Logging Conference
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ACL PROLOGGER CLASSES
Associated California Loggers (ACL) ProLogger Certification and Continuing Education Classes will be offered at the 88th Redwood Region Logging Conference.
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Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department's Chief Russ Brown is back by popular demand! Chief Brown will be teaching both CPR and Risk Management.
Don't forget, you need to be an RRLC member to attend these ACL-approved classes. All classes will be held on site at the conference.
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​​Pre-registration & Payment is Required.
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Thursday, March 19th, Risk Management and First Aid/CPR will be taught in the Turf Club at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale.
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If you need more Continuing Education units, there will be four classes to choose from on Friday, March 20th, at Humboldt County Fairgrounds.
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The RRLC board has worked hard to bring you relevant content taught by knowledgeable and dynamic instructors who work in the industry. The ACL will recognize all classes.
Download your ProLogger Registration below:
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Beer & Wine Gala
$50
Thursday, March 19th, 6:00pm
Enjoy a variety of wine or beer served by your favorite RRLC Board Member! A light dinner will be served, and each ticket includes a collector edition RRLC pint glass or RRLC wine glass to take home. The Gala will feature a live auction of redwood carvings created onsite by professional chainsaw carvers competing for the highest-earning auction item. The proceeds benefit RRLC educational programs.
Venue: Belotti Hall - Ferndale
Gin Fizz Breakfast
& Membership Meeting
$40
Friday, March 20th
7:45am
The Gin Fizz Breakfast serves as the annual meeting of the general membership of the Redwood Region Logging Conference. Members enjoy a hearty breakfast while hearing industry updates, the RRLC President's message, the announcement of the Achievement Award, scholarship awards, a guest speaker, and, of course, bottomless Gin Fizzes.
Venue: Belotti Hall - Ferndale
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Timberman's Banquet
$100
Friday, March 20th
Belotti HALL
Join us for a celebration of the men and women of the Timber Industry. Enjoy a catered dinner, Logger's Raffle, Live Auction, and Claudia Lima's highly anticipated annual video! This is our largest fundraiser of the year and will sell out. Be sure to reserve your tickets early! Limited Seating.
John Iversen Invitational
Lumberjack competition
FREE
Saturday, March 21st
@9:00am
Logging Sports teams from Oregon to San Luis Obispo will compete in the 4th Annual John Iversen Invitational Lumberjack Competition. In 2023, the RRLC board unanimously decided to honor former president John Iversen by renaming the annual lumberjack competition. John was dedicated to the timber industry, the RRLC, his community, and, most importantly, his family. He is missed by so many, but his legacy continues. RRLC is honored to offer a lumberjack competition in John's name.
Ladies Luncheon
$50
Saturday, March 21st
@11:00am
Join us for a special afternoon set aside for the women who keep the timber industry running—whether you’re a spouse, significant other, girlfriend, or directly involved in the industry. Enjoy a light lunch, refreshing cocktails, and wonderful company in a beautiful setting.
Hosted by, Erin Crosswhite
Event Details Coming Soon!
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Log Loader Competition
FREE
mARCH 21st@1:00
The Log Loader Competition is a timed skills test for equipment operators. Using the grapples on a Heel Boom Log Loader, contestants will stack three lengths of logs cut at an angle and color-coded. The contestant with the fastest time wins bragging rights for the year and a custom trophy designed by Byron McWaters of Mad Metals!
Be sure to attend the conference on Saturday, March 21st, to see some of the best equipment operators in the Redwood Region make the task look easy!
This is a free event for the whole family to enjoy!
Past President's Axe Throw
free
Saturday, March 21st
The Redwood Region Logging Conference has a rich history that has been carefully curated by a volunteer board made up of industry professionals. Each year the Past Presidents of the RRLC gather for a friendly competition of axe throwing. This year we are mixing it up a bit. Current and past RRLC directors will hold an axe-throwing competition earlier in the week and the winner will have an exhibition match against the winner of the Past president's Axe Throw! Stick around after the John Iversen Invitational for a great time!
Show 'N Shine
FREE
Be sure to check out the 2026 Show 'N Shine! Beautiful working trucks will be on display and competing for their spot on the 2027 Official Show 'N Shine T-shirt! The first-place winner will also receive $500!
Trucks are the workhorses of the industry and offer a rugged beauty to the conference.
Be sure to purchase your commemorative T-shirt featuring the 2025 winner at the registration desk.