During the event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., participants will be able to take part in different steps of the process from tapping the trees, to collecting the sap, and then boiling it down to syrup. They will also explore Native American methods used to create maple sugar.
In addition, visitors will learn about wooden containers, early tapping methods, fire by friction and rock boiling sap. Everyone will come away with a greater appreciation of the work that goes into making maple syrup and why it was such an important part of early American life.
Activities will be held in Bowdoin Park’s Maple Sugar Shed and the Education Center Quad.
The event schedule includes:
- 10:30 a.m. – Early Maple Sugaring Techniques
- 11:30 a.m. – Fire by Friction Demonstration
- 12:30 p.m. – Early Maple Sugaring
- 1:30 p.m. — Fire by Friction
The maple sugar shed will be operating throughout the day. Visitors are invited to learn about the modern process used to create maple syrup and to purchase some of Bowdoin Park maple syrup. In addition to the Maple Open House, the park's history and nature exhibits in the education building will be open, and the skating rink and sledding hill will also be available for park visitors to enjoy, weather permitting.
To learn more about this event or other programs offered at Bowdoin Park, call the Dutchess County Parks Division at (845) 298-4602 or visit dutchessny.gov. The park is at 85 Sheafe Road.
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