SAP TO SYRUP: EXPLORING MAPLE TAPPING IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

SAP TO SYRUP: EXPLORING MAPLE TAPPING IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

2/28/2026 to 2/28/2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Salt Fork Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 10 – 11:30 AM & 12:30 – 2 PM 

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! Explore the history and science behind maple sugaring, learn how to do it yourself, and even sample real maple syrup. All ages. EVERY PERSON IN ATTENDANCE MUST BE REGISTERED. 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 jbien@ccfpd.org

 

Registration Links:  

AM Session: Activity detail | Champaign County Forest Preserve 

PM Session: Activity detail | Champaign County Forest Preserve 

 

Cost $7

Registration Deadline (AM Session) February 22

Code 6901

 

Cost $7

Registration Deadline (PM Session) February 22

Code 6902