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Maple Sugaring

February 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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$18

Join a fun 90-minute program where you will learn about the process, history and ecology of maple sap and syrup.

You’ll take a short hike to learn about winter tree ID, sap ecology, and tree biology, and discuss the history of tree tapping and some of the many things sap is used for.

Next you’ll visit the tapped trees where you’ll learn how to tap, collect and taste the sap, then see how the evaporator works.

You will finish with a blind syrup taste test in the covered pavilion (with heaters)!

Open to all ages.

There is an option to purchase local organic syrup (cash or Venmo).

Open to all ages; under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

There is no charge for children age 4 and under.

The cost is $18 per person​.

Dates are:
February 8 at 1 pm
February 9 at 10:30 am
February 15 at 1 pm
February 16 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
February 22 at 10 am and 12:30 pm

Register through the New Weis Center website.

Details

Date:
February 8
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Series:
Cost:
$18
Event Category:
Website:
http://www.highlandsnaturefriends.org/programs---events.html

Other

Age
All Ages
County
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Warren
Sponsor Name
The New Weis Center
Sponsor Phone
9738352160
Contact Name
Anne Siebecker
Contact Email
info@highlandsnaturefriends.org
Contact Phone
9738352160
Contact Website
http://www.highlandsnaturefriends.org/home.html

Venue

The New Weis Center
50 Snake Den Road
Ringwood, NJ United States
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