Maple Tapping Events in Chicago Suburbs

Maple Tapping Events Chicago Suburbs

Maple sugaring season in Illinois will soon be here! Celebrate the sweet gift of the sugar maple at these events throughout the Chicago suburbs -- check the list soon, you will have to register for some:

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12 Maple Tapping Events in the Chicago Suburbs

Spring is in the air and it is time to tap trees for a maple sugar harvest! We are very lucky to have so many great maple tapping events in the suburbs to help you learn and even participate in this process! Enjoy some of these events this season:

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Maple Sugaring Events in the Chicago Suburbs

Maple tapping image via LollyKnit on Flickr.

With the bitter, bitter cold, it is hard to believe that it is time for maple sugaring but it sure is! Freezing temperatures at night and *hopefully* warm temperatures during the day cause the sap to rise from a maple's roots making it ready for tapping! There really is no better topping for pancakes---or biscuits---or ice cream than sweet and natural maple syrup! So, let's take some time to celebrate maple syrup's sugary goodness!

While we traveled through New England and Quebec last year, we learned that Ben Franklin was a big advocate of expanding maple sugar production in the U.S. to decrease dependency on foreign sugar sources. I had no idea that this was even thought of but it totally makes sense! Maple sugaring events are such a great piece of Americana and fortunately for us there are plenty in the area! Here is a look at some we found:

February 28-March 1

Sap's Rising at River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook: Take a walk in the maple forest as winter is coming to an end and learn about the maple sugaring process. The event runs 1:30PM-2:30PM both days and is free.

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