If you have access to sugar maple trees and can boil water then you can make your own maple syrup! Come learn the basics of starting your own backyard sugaring operation in preparation for this year’s season. This presentation is for the newbie sugarer and will cover how to identify and select trees for tapping, options for collecting sap and DIY approaches to backyard boiling. We will also discuss the science behind maple sugaring, how to bottle your finished product and options for expanding your operation once you are hooked on this very sweet hobby.
