Maple Sugaring at The Watershed

Join Watershed Education staff to discover the history, folklore and science of maple sugaring.

Visit the maple trees, find out how you tap them using drills and spiles, and try a sample of sweet maple sugar.

Learn about the evaporation process and how sticky sap transforms into sweet maple syrup.

Note: The operation of the outdoor evaporator is dependent on the amount of sap the trees produce and the weather. It may not be running during all program sessions,

Dress for both indoors and outdoors and wear boots.

Patches are available for purchase in the gift shop on the day of the program

Sessions are 10-11:30 am and 2:30-4 pm on February 8; and 10-11:30 am, 12:30-2 pm, and 2:30-4 pm on February 15. Registration is required.

Cost is $12 per person per session.

Join Watershed Education staff to discover the history, folklore and science of maple sugaring.

Visit the maple trees, find out how you tap them using drills and spiles, and try a sample of sweet maple sugar.

Learn about the evaporation process and how sticky sap transforms into sweet maple syrup.

Note: The operation of the outdoor evaporator is dependent on the amount of sap the trees produce and the weather. It may not be running during all program sessions,

Dress for both indoors and outdoors and wear boots.

Patches are available for purchase in the gift shop on the day of the program

Sessions are 10-11:30 am and 2:30-4 pm on February 8; and 10-11:30 am, 12:30-2 pm, and 2:30-4 pm on February 15. Registration is required.

Cost is $12 per person per session.