Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in Central Illinois

Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in Central Illinois

3/2/2024 to 3/2/2024 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Program Location: Homer Lake Interpretive Center, 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL 61849

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 science and the history behind maple sugaring, learn how to do it yourself, and even sample local maple syrup. All ages. $5 per person.

Space is limited; registration required by February 29 at ccfpd.org. Register for the morning session or the afternoon session.

For more info: (217) 586-2612 or jbien@ccfpd.org.