Seed Song Farm and Center will present Maple Tapping Weekends, taking
place at Seed Song Farm, 160 Esopus Avenue on February 24th,
March 3rd, March 16th, March 24th, 11AM-3PM. The kick-off to these
events on February 24th will be a special Kingston Black History Month Maple
event.
Seed Song Farm and Center is proud to present another year of
entertaining and educational Maple Events! These events feature a tour of the
sugaring process where families can participate in the following activities
learn about the history of humans connection to the Maple Trees:
-Maple Art: Kids and adults can unleash their creativity in
the greenhouse by decorating wooden medallions with expressions of gratitude
for trees.
-Listen to an indigenous tale of maple sugaring, and hang
the art medallions on a maple tree.
-Tap a Maple Tree: Learn the fascinating process of
tapping maple trees and extracting sap.
-Sap Boiling and Bottling: participate in the
transformation of sap into delicious syrup through the boiling process
Additional Highlights:
- Cultural History: Explore the rich cultural history
surrounding maple syrup production.
- Pancake and Farm Fresh Meal: Indulge in pancakes with
fresh syrup or an entire mouthwatering meal featuring pancakes and farm-fresh
ingredients (available for a separate fee).
- Live Music: Enjoy the vibrant tunes that complement the
festive atmosphere.
Important Notes:
- Dress Warm: As this event takes place outdoors, we recommend
dressing warmly to fully enjoy the experience.
- Meal for Separate Fee: While admission covers access to the
activities, pancakes, maple beverages and farm-fresh meal are an additional
cost
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