(TROY, MI)
– The sweet sound of maple sap dripping into buckets at the Stage Nature Center
in Troy signals the coming of spring and a wonderful tradition: Maple Syrup Time. The Nature Center continues its annual
celebration of this sweet time with events for individuals and families and a
separate day for scout groups.
On Saturdays, March 6 and 13,
individuals and family members ages 4 to adult can see how sap is extracted and
how syrup is produced on tours scheduled on the half hour between 9 am -
3:30 pm.
Saturday, March 21 between 9 am - 3:30
pm, scout groups and their leaders are invited to
participate. Tours are scheduled every
30 minutes.
Register for a tour time by calling
248.524.3567. The fee is $5 per person
at the door.
“Maple syrup is one of nature’s
greatest treats,” Nature Center Manager Stacey Yankee said. “We want to show people how it is done and
then give them a chance to taste the fresh syrup. It’s a great way to take in the beautiful
Nature Center in early spring.”
The program starts indoors with an
introduction to maple syruping. Participants will then hike the trails and
see how sap is collected. Afterwards,
see the wood-stoked sap evaporator in action in the sugar shed. The tour ends with syrup tasting over warm
mini-pancakes.
While at the Stage Nature Center be
sure to check out the Cattail Cove Nature Shop for a wide variety of great
items for both kids and adults, including maple syrup and maple syrup candy.
Fees are payable at the door on the day
of the event. Walk-ins are welcome if
space is available. The Stage Nature
Center is located at 6685 Coolidge Highway.
For more information, call 248.524.3567.
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