Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in Central Illinois, 28 February | Event in Homer | AllEvents

Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in Central Illinois

Champaign County Forest Preserve District

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Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am

4 hours

Homer Lake Forest Preserve, Salt Fork Center

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Date & Location

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm (CST)

Homer Lake Forest Preserve, Salt Fork Center

1229 Flicker Dr, Homer, IL 61849, United States

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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==.


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Homer Lake Forest Preserve, Salt Fork Center, 1229 Flicker Dr, Homer, IL 61849, United States
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Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in Central Illinois, 28 February | Event in Homer | AllEvents
Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in Central Illinois
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am