Maple Syrup Sunday
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Sunday Mar 14, 1:00 PM
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25 attendees
- 3 former members (+1 guest)
Let's take advantage of a sweet spring-time annual event to see the maple syrup process from tapping the tree, collecting the sap, and tasting real maple syrup.
Maple syrup is a sweetener made from the sap of some maple trees. In cold climate areas, these trees store sugar in their roots before the winter and the sap which rises in the spring can be tapped and concentrated. Canada produces most of the world's supply of maple syrup. The United States is the only other major producer and the leading consumer.
Many people wonder if tapping the tree and taking away so much of the tree’s sap might harm the tree. In fact, when producers follow tapping guidelines, and tap only healthy trees, no damage to the tree results. It has been estimated that tapping removes only 10% or less of the tree’s sugar, an amount too small to hurt a healthy tree under normal environmental conditions.
Take a stroll through the woods and discover the secret of turning tree sap into syrup.
Free and for all ages with ongoing activities. We may take an optional short hike afterwords.
This event is a joint event with Chicago Green and Eco-Living Meetup (http://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Eco-Living/ ).
If you have any considerations or questions please post them in "Talk about this Meetup" area (below the event description) or contact Cara directly at http://www.meetup.com/message/?recipientId=9473805
This looks fantastic!
Naturalist Volunteers will guide groups explaining the history, tapping, collecting, sap per gallon ratio, and the boiling down of the maple syrup process.
RE: CARPOOLS - Demeter (Edgewater) and Leah (Chicago) are looking for rides. If anyone can help out, please post a note and your location here. Thanks!
I live near Ohare right off the Blue line/Cumberland stop. If you think you can make it there, then, I could pick up and give you a ride. Let me know.
I'm coming up from Crest Hill and can drive others, if you're along the way.
I live in Edgewater near Bryn Mawr L, so I'll drive you Demeter. I think you're also close to me Leah. jeff@jflickerlaw.com
I live on Diversey/Clark. PLease let me know if anyone can provide a ride to the event.
NO I cannot make it I am working, have a great hike!
Are dogs allowed? (on leash)
Wendy - I am believe they should allow dogs but please call the Fullersburg Woods Center at 1-630-850-8110 just to make sure.
All Dog Owners: Sorry but pets are NOT ALLOWED for this particular event only. On a normal visiting day, dogs are allowed on leashes only.
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