Learn Something Sweet in March by joining one of our Maple Sugaring Programs
Tap into Maple Programs
2025 Dates:
- Tuesday, February 18th, 10 am – 12 pm
- Thursday, February 20th, 1 0am – 12 pm
- Saturday, March 1st, 10 am – 2 pm*
- Saturday, March 8th, 10 am – 2 pm*
- Saturday, March 15th, 10 am – 2 pm*
- Saturday, March 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm*
*Saturday Tap into Maple days include five, 90 minute programs that start on the hour between 10 am – 2 pm.
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!
2025 Maple Candy Dates:
- Tuesday, February 18th, 1-3 pm
- Thursday, February 20th, 1-3 pm
- Saturday, March 29th, 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