From The Wild Center:
Each weekend in March, join The Wild Center in celebrating all things maple! Tour the sugar shack, try the maple quest, taste some maple treats at the cafe, and special programming celebrate the maple sugaring season.
On Saturdays, March 18th and 25th from 8:30am until 10:30am come and have breakfast at The Wild Center to celebrate the sweet season of maple sugaring. Join us for pancakes, sausage, hot beverages, and local maple syrup, followed by a fun day of maple-themed programs and activities. Tour our on-site sugar shack to learn about our Community Maple Project and get a taste of our freshly made syrup. Breakfast will be served in the Waterside Cafe beginning at 8:30 am and will end promptly at 10:30 am. Reservations are very much appreciated and helps with our planning, visit www.wildcenter.org, call (518) 359-7800, or email: rsvp@wildcenter.org. Cost: $5 for members, $7.50 for non-members + admission.
The Sugar Shack Soiree is on Saturday, March 18th from 4pm – 8pm. Come to our outdoor maple-themed party to get a taste of the authentic sugaring experience. The party starts at 4pm, but you can show up anytime. Sip on maple-flavored coffee or a cold beverage while listening to live music. Learn how to boil maple sap, try different syrup grades, and even how to chop wood for the fire. Guests are welcome to bring their own instruments. Come with your friends and enjoy a laid-back evening in the outdoors. Cash bar and food are available outside.
Each weekend in March, the sugar shack will be up and running. Watch how the sweet sap of trees becomes the highlight of a pancake breakfast.
For more information, please visit us online at www.wildcenter.org