Sugar Grove Nature Center Announces
2018 Maple Sirup Programming!

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[January 22, 2018] 

Sugar Grove Nature Center is pleased to continue to offer our various Maple Sirup Programs for students, scouts, groups, and the general public. The program provides a special opportunity for students to actively engage in the production of maple sirup as they explore its history from pre-settlement to current day through demonstrations and hands-on activities. Every student will have the opportunity to tap a sugar maple tree and take home a small bottle of Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup. For more information on these programs please see below. For questions, email register@sugar grovenaturecenter.org or phone 309.874.2174

Homeschool Maple Sirup Experience Field Trips
Tuesday, February 20,
Wednesday, February 21,
Tuesday, February 27
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sugar Grove Nature Center is pleased to continue offering the Funks Grove Maple Sirup Experience for homeschooling families and invites you to take part in this unique educational experience. Due to the seasonality of this topic, there are a limited number of days available to offer this program. The program will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Upon receipt of your registration we will send confirmation and further details. Participants are expected to participate in the entire program (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). If you wish to attend the program on the same day as another family it is your responsibility to coordinate this effort. Refunds will only be given if the program is cancelled due to the weather. It is to your benefit to submit the registration form as soon as possible. If you have questions, do not hesitate to email info@sugargrove naturecenter.org or call 309.874.2174.

Program fee charged with discount rate for accompanying adults To register visit www.sugargrovenaturecenter.org

Sirup for Scouts and Youth Groups
Saturday, February 24, 2018
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Attention leaders of scout troops and other youth organizations! Your group is invited to join in on the maple sirup fun at Sugar Grove Nature Center in Funks Grove! Learn how sap becomes sirup and take part in the process from tapping to tasting! Registration is on a first come, first served basis and will be complete only when both the form and payment have been received. You may register your entire group on one form or group members may register separately. Groups registering individually run the risk of having some make it in while others do not. If registering as a group, a confirmation will be sent only to the name on this form. It will be the leader’s responsibility to convey the information to the other participants. Please remember to dress for the weather, as a major portion of the program will be outdoors. If you have questions, call 309.874.2174 or email register@sugar grovenaturecenter.org  Fees are non-refundable unless the program is cancelled.

Program fee charged with discount rate for accompanying adults. To register visit www.sugargrovenaturecenter.org

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Maple Sirup Public Experience Tours
Saturday, March 3rd, 2018;
9:30 a.m.
12:00 Noon
2:30 p.m.

It’s the time of year when buckets decorate the sugar maples throughout Funks Grove. Have you ever tasted ‘sweet water’ dripping from a spile? Here’s your chance! Join us for the Funks Grove Maple Sirup Experience at Sugar Grove Nature Center on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018.Gather around the fire at the sirup camp to learn how the Native Americans and early settlers collected and prepared sap. Visit the sugar shack where the smell of maple sirup hangs in the air. Journey into the sugarbush to tap a tree. Stop inside the Nature Center to sample a variety of sweet treats made with maple sirup including candy, cookies, veggies, fudge, and more!Tours last approximately 2½ hours and begin promptly at 9:30 a.m., Noon, and 2:30 p.m. Tour size is limited and advanced registration is required. Dress for the weather, as you will be outside for a major portion of the program.This program is suitable for adults, children, and other interested groups.

Fees for children and adults, with discounts for members - Fees are non-refundable unless the program is cancelled. To register visit www.sugargrovenature center.org

Little Tappers Programs
(ages 3 - 5)
Wednesday, February 14th
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

This program is designed especially for children 3-5 years with an adult chaperone. You can choose between three different program times. We will sing songs and make a craft while learning how to make maple sirup and listen to a fabulous sirup story. Then, each child will get a turn at tree tapping and to taste the real thing! While the majority of the program will be held indoors, we will be outside for tree tapping, so please dress for the weather.

Discounts given to members
To register visit www.sugargrovenature center.org

For a map and directions to the Nature Center as well as updated program information and registration form, visit us on-line at www.sugargrovenature center.org.

[Rachael Kramp,
Environmental Support Specialist]

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