Maple Sugar Season
Did you know you can learn how to make maple syrup and candy from the sap of maple trees right here in Philadelphia? Starch that has been stored in the roots and trunks of maple trees all winter turns into sugar and mixes with the sap. In late winter, the tree is tapped, the sap is boiled, and the liquid is converted to syrup and candy.
Now that maple sugar season has begun, our environmental centers and partner organizations are celebrating with Maple Sugar Days throughout the next few weeks. At Maple Sugar Day, participants will learn every step in the maple sugaring process, from tapping the tree to creating the final maple product. There will also be crafts, games, storytelling, and delicious snacks. All ages are welcome!
Upcoming Maple Sugar Events
Backyard Maple Sugaring Workshop
February 10, 1 pm - 3 pm
Pennypack Environmental Center
8600 Verree Road, 19115
Maple Sugaring Festival
February 24, 2 pm - 3:30 pm
Tacony Creek Park
N Tabor Rd & E Olney Ave, 19120
Maple Sugar Day at Forbidden Drive
February 24, 11 am - 3 pm
Wissahickon Environmental Center
Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Drive, 19118
Maple Sugar Day at Fox Chase Farm
March 3, 12 pm - 4 pm
Fox Chase Farm
8500 Pine Road, 19111Â
Fox and Maple Day
March 10, 10 am - 2 pmÂ
Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center
700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, 19143
Are you a teacher, or know someone who is? Schedule a trip! The Wissahickon Environmental Center offers maple sugaring for schools and groups. Sessions are available to schedule from February 12-March 9. Contact [email protected] or (215) 685-9285 to schedule.Â
