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Sap-to-Syrup

Sap-to-Syrup

Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, at Aldermere Farm Office

Note: Due to the weather and slow sap flow, these sessions have been rescheduled:

  • Sap Collection rescheduled for Th., March 19, 3:30-4:30pm
  • Boiling Syrup session 1 rescheduled for Th., March 26, 2:00-2:45pm
  • Boiling Syrup session 2 rescheduled for Th., March 26, 3:00-3:45pm

Cabin fever setting in? Looking for a sweet pick-me-up? This March, Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites all ages to learn about making maple syrup from scratch (sap) at Aldermere Farm, 70 Russell Ave in Rockport.

Individuals may register for one or more hands-on sessions to learn about the syrup-making process: identifying sugar maples, tapping trees, collecting sap, and running the evaporator. Sessions will run from 3:30-4:30 PM on March 5 and March 19 and 2:00-2:45 PM and 3:00-3:45 PM on March 26. Those who are looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience, and who don’t mind a little heavy lifting, may sign up to assist as needed (hauling buckets of sap, tending the evaporator, boiling, and finishing the syrup). The finished product will be donated to area food pantries.

Participants must dress to be outside for an extended period in the cold. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Space is limited. Registration is free.

Aldermere Farm is a preserve of Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land conservation organization. Sap-to-Syrup and other community programs at Aldermere Farm are free to participants thanks to generous support from donors.

 

Registration closed for 2026.