Maple Sugaring
From the Haudenosaunee to the American pioneers, and on to modern day methods, the time-honored tradition of making maple syrup blends both history and ecology.
Every spring for the last 39 years, the RMSC's Cumming Nature Center in Naples, NY, explores this timeless craft. Our Maple Syrup program bridges cultures and people by exploring the different techniques involved in the production of this delicious staple.
Students will participate in an experience differentiated by grade level featuring hands-on activities that investigate the modern procedures for maple syrup production like tapping trees, collecting sap and evaporating the sap for syrup.
Your Cumming Nature Center Visit will include:
- Trailside experience exploring the ins and outs of maple syrup production
- Investigation of both Native American and Pioneer "sugaring" technology
- Demonstrations of modern day syrup making in our sugarhouse
- Pure Maple Syrup on ice cream served after lunch
- Theater Presentation of the movie "Cornell Maple Producers: Maple Production for the beginner" (Optional / Approx. 30 min.)
Subjects: Earth Systems, Life Science
Program Type: Guided Program Cumming Nature Center
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Where is it?
Cumming Nature Center
When is it?
Days Available: Wednesday, Thursday
Start Date: 03/06/2018
End Date: 04/06/2018
Program Length: Full Day
Earliest Start Time: 9am
Who Should Attend?
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Minimum Attendence: 12
Maximum Attendence: 60
How Much Does It Cost?
Cost: Group Admission: $3 per student; PLUS $4 additional per person program charge; 1 free adult with every 5 students; RMSC Member Adults free
How To Book?
Call: 585.697.1942
Reservation Timeframe: 2 Wks
Need More Information?
Name: Nathan Hayes
Email: nhayes@rmsc.org
Phone: 585.374.6160
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