Backyard Sugaring

Do you have a maple tree in your yard? Tap into that maple syrup gold mine! Join our Farm Manager, Liz, as she walks you through the process of collecting and cooking syrup from the trees in your yard. Learn the sugaring process and get information on essential supplies and where to acquire them to tap the maple trees in YOUR backyard!

Pricing:
Members: $7
Non-Members: $10

This program is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Please Note: This program will take place entirely outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled, and participants will be notified of their refund options. All participants are required to wear masks for the duration of the program and will be expected to stay socially distanced as much as possible.

COVID-19 Information: As of August 23, 2021, in accordance with guidance from the CDC and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Blandford Nature Center requires all staff, visitors, and program participants ages 2 and up to wear masks while inside all buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Masks are also required indoors and outdoors for all guests participating in a mixed-age community program where attendees are from multiple households and social distancing cannot be maintained. If you or someone you are registering for a program cannot medically tolerate a mask, you must contact our Program Manager prior to booking a program to discuss your options. To contact our Program Manager, please call 616-735-6240 or email registrar@blandfordnaturecenter.org.