Learn Something Sweet in March by joining one of our Maple Sugaring Programs
Tap into Maple Programs
2026 Dates:
- Tuesday, February 17th, 10 am – 12 pm
- Thursday, February 19th, 10am – 12 pm
- Saturday, March 7th, 10 am – 2 pm*
- Saturday, March 14th, 10 am – 2 pm*
- Saturday, March 21at, 10 am – 2 pm*
- Saturday, March 28th, 10 am – 2 pm*
*Saturday Tap into Maple days include five, 90 minute programs that start on the hour between 10 am – 2 pm.
Accessible programs available every Saturday from 10-11 am.
Join us to experience an old-fashioned New England tradition — making maple syrup! From tapping a tree to tasting delicious maple syrup, you will participate hands-on in every step of the syrup making process. Our environmental educators will help you build tree ID skills, learn the parts of a tree and their functions, use measuring tools to find an appropriate tree to tap, use historical and modern tree tapping tools, learn the history of maple sugaring including Native American legends, and discover the math and chemical/physical science in the boiling process.
The program involves a 20 minute walk to our Sugar House with an uphill hike back after the program. Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes or traction cleats will be provided as needed—bring your own if you have them!
Cost: Members: Free; Non-members: $15
Preregistration highly recommended. Limited capacity in each program.
Ages: Multigenerational
Physical Demand: [4] = Activity includes around 1 mile of walking on trails with uneven terrain and hills.
Learn to Make Maple Candy!
2026 Maple Candy Dates:
- Tuesday, February 17th, 1-3 pm
- Wednesday, February 18th, 1-3 pm
- Thursday, February 19th, 1-3 pm
- Saturday, April 4th, 10 am – 12 pm
Let’s make something really special with Prescott Farm’s fresh maple syrup: maple candy! Participants will work together to turn maple syrup into two styles of maple candy to enjoy. We will also taste test maple sap and the different grades of syrup.
Cost: Members: $15; Non-Members: $30
Preregistration highly recommended. Limited capacity in each program.
Ages: Multigenerational
Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Volunteers Needed!
Maple sugaring is one of the oldest New England traditions and is one that we continue to carry on here at Prescott Farm. The Maple Sugaring team takes responsibility for the sugarhouse and the syrup production during the month of March when the sap is running. They directly support Prescott Farm’s mission of education by assisting educators and Sugar House leads during the Tap Into Maple programs.