Maple Madness

Maple Madness 2026: It’s the Sweetest Season!

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Hike through maple history

Saturday, March 14 | 10 am – 1 pm: pick your time slot
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve

Maple isn’t just something you put on your pancakes—there’s so much more to maple sugaring! Experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of maple sugaring as you take a trip through time. You’ll tour our maple sugar demonstration trail and discover the history and science of maple syrup—and how to make your own. This event will take place completely outdoors. Please dress for the weather! Registration required.
$10 per member. $20 per nonmember.

Register for March 14

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Maple drink tasting; Adults only happy hour

Thursdays, March 12 and March 26 | 7 – 9 pm
Buffalo Creek Nature Park

In this two-hour, adults only program, you will learn a little about the history of sugaring and we’ll talk about the varied ways in which you can use the products—it’s not just all syrup and it’s not just for breakfast. We will have a maple syrup tasting, try some drinks and snacks made with maple syrup and share what’s happening in the maple sugaring industry. Participants must be at least 21 years of age.
$25 per member. $35 per nonmember.

Register for March 12

Register for March 26

Keep the fun going after the event: Maple syrup is available for purchase in our Nature Store!