Maple Sugaring: Sap to Syrup
Maple Sugaring: Sap to Syrup
When: Wednesday March 20th, 2024, from 9:45am - 12noon
Price: $5.50 per person participating (adults and siblings are free)
Where: For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
Genesee Road Entrance: 2142 North Genesee Rd Burton, MI 48509
Potter Road Entrance: 5360 Potter Rd Burton, MI 48509
Check in as a group at the Front Desk of the For-Mar Visitor Center.
Join us near the Sugar Shack for a firsthand look at how one of Michigan’s most historically delicious natural resources, maple syrup, is made. From tapping and winter tree ID to boiling and pancake topping; see the entire process during For-Mar Maple Sugaring Season!
Commonly Asked Field Trip Questions & Information:
• All programs will take place rain or shine and it will be up to the group leader to make any cancelations due inclement weather. In cases of inclement weather programming will be brought indoors.
• Things to remind your students and parents:
• Dress for the weather
• Closed toed shoes are best for hiking
• Clean hands washed with soap & water—bug spray, sun screen and sanitizer free. (Some of your live animal are sensitive to chemicals. This will allow your students to be able to touch different animals during their visit.)
• Refillable water bottle
When: Wednesday March 20th, 2024, from 9:45am - 12noon
Price: $5.50 per person participating (adults and siblings are free)
Where: For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
Genesee Road Entrance: 2142 North Genesee Rd Burton, MI 48509
Potter Road Entrance: 5360 Potter Rd Burton, MI 48509
Check in as a group at the Front Desk of the For-Mar Visitor Center.
Join us near the Sugar Shack for a firsthand look at how one of Michigan’s most historically delicious natural resources, maple syrup, is made. From tapping and winter tree ID to boiling and pancake topping; see the entire process during For-Mar Maple Sugaring Season!
Commonly Asked Field Trip Questions & Information:
• All programs will take place rain or shine and it will be up to the group leader to make any cancelations due inclement weather. In cases of inclement weather programming will be brought indoors.
• Things to remind your students and parents:
• Dress for the weather
• Closed toed shoes are best for hiking
• Clean hands washed with soap & water—bug spray, sun screen and sanitizer free. (Some of your live animal are sensitive to chemicals. This will allow your students to be able to touch different animals during their visit.)
• Refillable water bottle