Special to the Record
DCR is offering maple sugaring programs at parks across the state. Learn how to make maple syrup, a skill learned from Indigenous people from the northeast. Activities vary depending on location but include identifying maple trees, tapping trees, and gathering sap.
All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request.
Maple Sugar Days
Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15
Blue Hill Reservation
11 Hillside Street, Canton MA
Preregistration required: Maple Sugar Days
Join us for a fun and informative guided exploration into all things maple sugar! Learn about the fascinating local history of maple sugaring and the evolution of the practice over hundreds of years. Learn how trees are tapped and practice drilling yourself, and finish your tour inside our aromatic sugar shack where you will see (and smell!) just how maple syrup is made! Families and curious adults are welcome!
Please preregister for a time slot for this event, and please arrive promptly at your chosen time.
Maple Sugarin’ Days
Saturday, March 14, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Breakheart Reservation
177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA
Meet inside Visitor Center
Join us for this FUN annual event! Experience the process of maple sugarin’ from tapping a tree to sampling real maple syrup. Our hands-on tour includes the history of maple sugaring from Native Americans to today, tree identification & tapping, wood splitting, the evaporator and a tasting station! For more information, call (781) 233-0834