Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in Central Illinois

There are two sessions for this program:
10-11:30 AM- https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ccfpd/activity/search/detail/1905?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
12:30-2 PM- https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ccfpd/activity/search/detail/1906?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

EVERY PERSON IN ATTENDANCE MUST BE REGISTERED. Registration opens on Dec 1, 2025.

Did you know that the Homer Lake Forest Preserve has a 200-year-old Sugar Maple Grove? People have been tapping sugar maple trees to make sugar and syrup for centuries! Explore the history and science behind maple sugaring, learn how to do it yourself, and even sample real maple syrup. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register for the morning session or the afternoon session. We will also be offering this program in March. For more info: (217) 586-2612 or amJpZW4gfCBjY2ZwZCAhIG9yZw==.

You may also like the following events from Champaign County Forest Preserve District:

• This Friday, 9th January, 06:30 pm, Artifacts & History Trivia Night in Champaign
• This Saturday, 10th January, 10:00 am, Buffalo Trace Woody Removal Volunteering in Mahomet
• This Saturday, 10th January, 12:30 pm, Winter on the Lake in Mahomet