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Maple Weekends at Seed Song Farm and Center



Bring the family and learn about maple sugaring and more

Maple Weekends at Seed Song Farm


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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