Enjoyable on faucet at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Maple Sugaring Festival

The Maple Sugaring Festival guarantees to be a reasonably ‘sweet’ occasion.

Spring is on its approach — and the sap is flowing! Reeves-Reed Arboretum invitations households and nature lovers of all ages to have a good time one of many sweetest indicators of the season at its annual Maple Sugaring Fest on March 1 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Ever questioned how tree sap turns into syrup in your pancakes? (Hint: it takes quite a lot of sap — about 40 gallons — to make simply 1 gallon of syrup!) During this fun-filled afternoon, friends will uncover how maple bushes get up from winter, why chilly nights and sunny days are excellent for sap-collecting, and the way folks have been making maple syrup for a whole bunch of years.

“Maple Sugaring Fest is a wonderful opportunity for families to get outside, explore nature, and learn together,” mentioned Jackie Kondel, govt director of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. “Kids love seeing how sap becomes syrup, and parents love that learning feels like play. Events like this reflect our mission to engage and educate visitors of all ages through hands-on experiences in our historic gardens, and we are grateful to our Title Sponsor, Price Group | Compass Realty, for their generous support of this community event.”

What’s in Store:

Maple Sugaring Challenge
Put your maple smarts to the check with a hands-on problem unfold all through the Arboretum. Can you notice a maple tree? Guess how lengthy it takes to boil sap into syrup? You may simply shock your self!

Nature Walks & Tree Tales
Take a stroll by the Arboretum’s woodlands and learn to establish maple bushes, why sugar maples are further candy, and the function of sugaring in our area’s historical past.

Tastings, Treats & Warm-Ups
Sample completely different grades of maple syrup (mild, darkish, and the whole lot in between), sip scorching drinks, take pleasure in maple-inspired goodies, browse crafts from native distributors, and participate in kids’s actions designed for curious younger explorers.

Admission Information
Admission is $12 per particular person. Reeves-Reed Arboretum Members and youngsters beneath three are free. Tickets can be found on-line at reeves-reedarboretum.org.

This is a rain-or-shine occasion, so bundle up, pull in your boots, and prepare for an outside journey. Bring the entire household, your sense of surprise, and your candy tooth for a day filled with studying, laughter, and maple magic!

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is a nonprofit public arboretum devoted to fostering a deeper connection between folks and nature by conservation, training, and group engagement. Located at 165 Hobart Ave. in Summit, the Arboretum’s gardens, grounds, and woodland trails are open to the general public three hundred and sixty five days a 12 months, providing magnificence and inspiration in each season. For extra data, go to reeves-reedarboretum.org.