Maple syrup has been a staple of North American ... pans that heat over wood-fired stoves until it thickens into syrup.

Miles of pressurized, plastic tubing hooked up to vacuum pumps ... Acer saccharum is not the only maple species that can produce maple syrup. Some producers tap red and black maples as well.

equipment to avoid introducing contamination to the syrup. While metal sap buckets are iconic, they may contain lead, so stick with plastic. Maple sap typically starts flowing in late winter ...

Maple syrup is America's original sweetener ... which gives trees more space to grow. They are also using plastic tubing and vacuum systems that are always on standby for early flowing sap.

Details: Enjoy locally sourced maple syrup tapped from nearby trees with ... at Indian Creek Nature Center’s grove of maples fills plastic bags with clear, watery sap. A volunteer-led team ...

Maple syrup will be on sale at the sugarhouse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29 th. People are encouraged to bring pint and quart canning jars to reduce the use of plastic. Jars will be filled for $10 a ...