Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in Central Illinois 2025

Date(s): Thu, 2/22/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Forest Preserve: Homer Lake
Location: Homer Lake Interpretive Center

Homer Lake Interpretive Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 10-11:30 a.m. & 12:30-2 p.m. 

Did you know that the Homer Lake Forest Preserve has a 200-year-old Sugar Maple Grove? People have been tapping sugar maple trees to make sugar and syrup for centuries, and now you can, too! Explore the history and science behind maple sugaring, learn how to do it yourself, and even sample real maple syrup. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register for the morning session or the afternoon session. We will also be offering this program in March. For more info: (217) 586-2612 or [email protected]

Register here! AM Session Registration code- 6775

Register here! PM Session Registration code- 6776

Cost $5

Registration deadline- February 17

 

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