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Maple Sugaring Demonstrations – Great Swamp in Chatham
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- As of January 27, 2022, these are the details that have been released about this event.
Maple Sugaring Demonstrations
Learn how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and make real maple syrup over a wood-fired evaporator. This year, the program will be held entirely outdoors, so dress for the weather. Spiles and syrup will be available for purchase, while supplies last.
For ages 5 and older.
When is this event?
January 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
The Maple Sugaring Demos are offered from 1-2 pm and 2:30-3:30 pm on each of these additional dates:
- Saturday, January 15, 2022
- Sunday, January 16, 2022
- Saturday, January 22, 2022
- Sunday, January 23, 2022
- Saturday, January 29, 2022
- Sunday, January 30, 2022
- Saturday, February 5, 2022
- Sunday, February 6, 2022
- Saturday, February 12, 2022
- Sunday, February 13, 2022
- Saturday, February 19, 2022
- Sunday, February 20, 2022
When is the raindate?
There have been no raindates announced.
Is the event indoors or outdoors?
OutdoorIs registration required?
YesPreregistration is required.
What is the admission price?
This event is being organized and hosted by
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Where is this event is happening?
This event is happening at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center.
To learn more about this event or register visit the website below
Look for the individual event listings for the times you are interested in. There is one event listing for the 1 pm timeslot and another for the 2:30 pm timeslot.