Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center recently issued the following announcement.
Touch of Nature is offering the opportunity to experience the art of making maple syrup. Participants will learn about the history of maple sugaring in North America, the science behind the production, and experience first-hand the actual process of making maple syrup.
Throughout the day, students will learn how to identify and select the correct tree, how to “tap” a sugar maple, how to collect and store sap, and how to convert sap into syrup using a boil down method.
Topics covered may include: tree physiology, photosynthesis, forest ecology, history, and how climate change is affecting maple trees.
This is a "hands-on" experience. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to be outside for this program.
Date and Time
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
1-4 p.m.
Sunday, Jan 30.
Location
Touch of Nature Environmental Center
1206 touch of Nature Road Makanda, IL 62958
Fees/Admission
$15/ Register at https://campscui.active.com/orgs/TouchofNatureEnvironmentalCenter#/selectSessions/3090632. All ages are welcome but minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Website
Contact Information
For more information, contact Erik Oberg at 618/453-3945 or eriko@siu.edu.
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