Maple Sugarin' Time at Caldwell Nature Preserve!

Time slots start every 15 minutes at 10:00 am and the last time slot at 1:00 PM. The program lasts approximately 1 and a half hours. It’s Maple Sugarin’ Time at Caldwell Nature Preserve! Come join us as we tap our own trees in our sugar bush. Visitors will take a journey back in time discovering the magic of maple sugaring and taste this natural sugary delight!

Through hands on activities, participants will experience the arts and traditions of tapping a maple tree and see our evaporator in action! The visit also provides a history of Native American and Pioneer traditions and techniques for capturing, collecting, and cooking of maple syrup.

This program is for families and adults. It is an outdoor program. Dress for the weather! Wear warm coats, hats, mittens, and boots if there is snow on the ground. Program entirety lasts about 1 ½ hours from your start to finish.