Making Maple Syrup March 21, 2009

Most everyone in the northwoods is familiar with the Maple tree and its sweet product, but not many make it themselves. Join us on an interpretive snowshoe hike (approximately one mile) out to the sugar bush to learn various ways that you can collect sap at home. (Bring your own snowshoes, or rent them for $5) Then we’ll return the farmstead to experience making syrup using small-scale techniques. We will also give a tour of our own 1,700-tap operation. Please dress for the weather as we will be outside for the entire program.

Everyone will get a chance to “tap a tree” and take home a “spile” for collecting sap from a Maple at home. Snack on tea, hot cocoa, baked goods and other Maple sweets afterwards.

Concurrent children’s programming includes Maple-themed games and activities and tasting Maple syrup. We’ll stay outside as much as possible.

Please register by Wednesday, March 18th by calling 231-536-0333 or email [email protected].

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