Every year at the end of winter, sugar makers tap maple trees to collect sap. Tree sap contains nutrients and minerals. Maple tree sap is not only unique to North America, but it also has a high sugar content. By boiling the sap, this produces maple sugar and syrup. Five gallons of sap will boil down to one pint of syrup, or about one pound of sugar.
Maple sugaring season runs through February and March. The Pennypack Environmental Center is hosting a Sugaring Kick-Off on January 25, 2025.
Come celebrate maple sugaring season with maple themed crafts, stories, workshops, and more.
Want to learn more about maple sugaring? Then attend one of Parks & Rec’s environmental education centers’ maple sugar events. Environmental Centers will also host educational activities for youth and older adults. At these sweet events you can learn how to:
- Identify a maple tree.
- Tap a sugar maple tree.
- Harvest the sap.
- Boil the sap.
- Create maple syrup and candy.
2025 Maple Sugar Events
Please note: events may be canceled or postponed due to bad weather. Be sure to check the links below to confirm date, time, and location.
Sugaring Kick-Off
January 25, 2025
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Pennypack Environmental Center—8600A Verree Road, 19115.
Pennypack Environmental Center’s 2025 Maple Sugar Season’s opening tap! Celebrate with maple themed crafts, stories, workshops & more! This is a free family-friendly event. See details on Facebook.
Nature Tots: Maple Trees & Treats
January 27, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fox Chase Farm—8500 Pine Road, 19111.
Join us for a story, simple craft, short walk & more. Ages 2-5 years w/ adult. $5.00 per child per lesson or $20 per child for all 5 classes to be paid January 27. Fill out this form to register.
Homeschool: Maple Sugaring at Fox Chase Farm
January 28, 2025
10:00 a.m. to noon.
Fox Chase Farm—8500 Pine Road, 19111.
Youth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on. The journey of maple syrup from tree to table. Fill out this form to register.
Science for Seniors: Maple Trees & Treats
January 28, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fox Chase Farm—8500 Pine Road, 19111.
Join Pennypack Environmental Center each month for a new adventure in natural sciences. This free educational series is geared towards older adults. Fill out this form to register.
Maple Sugar Day
February 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wissahickon Environmental Center—300 W. Northwestern Avenue, 19118.
Join us for the annual Maple Sugar Day at the Treehouse. Stop by to learn about how we turn sap into maple syrup! All ages welcome! See more details on Eventbrite.
Maple Sugaring Home School Program
February 25, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wissahickon Environmental Center—300 W. Northwestern Avenue, 19118.
Learn about maple trees, sap, and the process we use to create maple syrup. Taste test sap and syrup! This program has two date options. Register for the event on Eventbrite.
Maple Sugar Day
March 1, 2025
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fox Chase Farm—8500 Pine Road, 19111.
Join us for our annual Maple Sugar Day. Learn the process of maple sugaring, watch the making of maple candy, and sample pancakes with pure maple syrup. There will also be farm animals, crafts, games, and more! See more details on Facebook.
Maple Sugaring Home School Program
March 4, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wissahickon Environmental Center—300 W. Northwestern Avenue, 19118.
Learn about maple trees, sap, and the process we use to create maple syrup. Taste test sap and syrup! This program has two date options. Register for the event on Eventbrite.
