No one does maple sugarin’ like Riveredge
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Become a Volunteer
Help with Maple Sugarin’ season events and syrup production
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Schedule a School Field Trip
Learn about maple syrup production
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Become a Riveredge Member
Take advantage of special events and discounts during the Maple Sugarin’ season!
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Maple Sugarin’ Season at Riveredge:
The Fifth Season
We see Maple Sugarin’ season as a time to celebrate the changing of the seasons, teach about the wonders of the forest and trees around us, and experience the pure magic of turning a byproduct of nature into a delicious treat.
All our maple sugarin’ events are accessible for all with a free outdoor wheelchair reservation – call for details!
From Sap to Syrup
Ages 18+
Join Riveredge staff to learn about the sugaring process from beginning to end.
Saturday, February 25
9:30-11:30am
Family Tapping
Help us prepare for the Maple Sugarin’ season by tapping the maple trees in Riveredge’s sugarbush.
Saturday, February 25
1:00-2:30pm
Maple Syrup Supper
Member event
Kicks off the season for Riveredge members and their guests.
Friday, March 3 & Saturday, March 4
5:30-8:30pm
Scout & Youth Day
A hands-on day of fun for your group
Saturday, March 11 & Sunday, March 12
3 time slots each day:
9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Maple Sugarin’ Festival
The climax of the season to engage all of your senses in this “5th season” of the year
Saturday, March 18
Noon-4pm
Outdoor Pancake Breakfast
End the season with a delightful breakfast at our Sugarbush House
Saturday, April 1 & Sunday, April 2
9-10am, 10:30-11:30am, and noon-1pm timeslots
400+
sugar maple trees tapped each spring
1000+
pancakes served each year
75+
average gallons of maple syrup produced at Riveredge each Maple Sugarin’ season
50+
years of maple syrup production
2000+
people of all ages learn about the magic of Maple Sugarin’ season at Riveredge each year