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  • Saturday, February 8, Sunday, February 9, & Sunday, February 23, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Maple Sugaring with Roland “Boot” Boutwell

    Late winter in New England often features cold nights and warmer days, providing ideal conditions for the “running of the sap” in our sugar maples. This sap is vital to the health of the tree and has also created economic opportunities for local farmers who harvest the sap and boil it down to produce maple syrup.

    Join Roland “Boot” Boutwell and Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester on either Saturday, February 8, Sunday, February 9, or Sunday, February 23 from 10:30 – 12:30 for a morning where we’ll take a close look at some majestic maple trees, identify the various species, and taste sap right from the bucket. We’ll talk about the history of maple sugaring and discuss just how sap is turned into syrup. We’ll conclude by boiling down a small amount of sap so we can watch it turn into syrup.  In a blind taste test, we’ll see who can tell the difference between real 100% maple syrup and a typical “pancake and waffle syrup” made mostly of corn syrup.

    This event is co-sponsored with Arlington Community Education (ACE) Register at https://www.wlfarm.org/adult-education-programs/ Tiered pricing available:
    Tier A $25 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
    Tier B $20 (cost to run the class)
    Tier C $15 (reduced price)

  • Sunday, February 4, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Maple & Walnut Sugaring Workshop

    Learn the basics of the sugaring process, from identifying suitable trees to tap, tapping, and collecting/storage techniques, as well as tips on boiling down dilute sap into sweet syrup and other sugar products. The class will be held Sunday, February 4 from 1 – 3 at the Edgewater Food Forest, 640 River Street in Mattapan (rain date February 24). Co-sponsored by the Edgewater Neighborhood Association and by the Boston Food Forest Coalition.

  • Monday, February 21, 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Maple Sugaring at Wright-Locke Farm (Sold Out)

    Join Wright-Locke Farm staff on February 21 at 9:30 am for a close look at some majestic maple trees. Learn to identify the various species, and taste sap right from the bucket. We’ll discuss the history of maple sugaring and just how sap is turned into syrup. We’ll boil down a small amount of sap so you can watch the process See who can tell the difference between 100% maple syrup and the commercial stuff made mostly of corn syrup. Children ages 10 and up are welcome to join a registered adult. Click on to http://www.wlfarm.org/adult-education-programs/, or email events@wlfarm.org to be put on a wait list or to receive notification of extra March dates which currently are being added.

  • Saturday, February 23, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Maple Sugaring At Home

    This February 23rd Berkshire Botanical Garden workshop from 10 – 12:30 will demonstrate the beloved New England tradition of making maple syrup at home, using the sugar bush on the grounds of the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Chris Wellens, Director of Education at BBG, will cover all aspects of maple sugaring: identifying suitable trees, the when and how of collecting sap, the boiling down process for the home setting, and preserving the syrup for year-round use. Participants will walk through the BBG sugarbush, install spiles, consider collection schedules, and boil down the maple sap to syrup. A tasting will follow.

    Chris Wellens, Director Education at BBG, is an experienced home maple syrup maker. He educates the community about the environment, gardening, beekeeping, and agriculture.

    Advance registration is highly recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome, space permitting. $25 for BBG members, $35 for nonmembers. Register online at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/maple-sugaring-home

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  • Saturday, February 25, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Maple Sugaring at Home

    Join the Berkshire Botanical Garden staff on Saturday, February 25 from 1 – 3 for a workshop on Maple Sugaring at Home. Learn how to identify suitable trees, the when and how of collecting sap, the boiling down process for the home setting, and preserving the syrup for year-round use.

    Participants will install spiles, develop collection schedules, and boil down maple sap to syrup. A tasting will follow. Dress for the outdoors. BBG members $25, nonmembers $30. Register online at www.berkshirebotanical.org or call 413-298-3926.  Image from www.motherearthnews.com.

  • Saturday, February 27, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Maple Sugaring At Home

    This February 27 workshop will demonstrate the beloved New England tradition of making maple syrup at home, using the sugar bush on the grounds of the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Chris Wellens, Youth Education Coordinator at BBG, will cover all aspects of maple sugaring: identifying suitable trees, the when and how of collecting sap, the boiling down process for the home setting, and preserving the syrup for year-round use. Participants will walk thorough the BBG sugar bush, install spiles, develop collection schedules, and boil down the maple sap into syrup. Followed by a syrup tasting. Dress for the outdoors. BBG members $25, nonmembers $30. Register online at www.berkshirebotanical.org.

    Chris Wellens, Youth Education Coordinator at BBG, is an old hand at making maple syrup at home, educates the community about the environment, gardening, and agriculture.