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SUMMARY:Bigleaf Maple Syrup Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bigleaf Maple Syrup Workshop \nLearn how to tap bigleaf maple trees and make your own maple syrup.\nMany people are surprised to learn that Washington’s native bigleaf maple can be used to produce maple syrup. Known for its distinctive flavor profile\, bigleaf maple syrup often features notes of caramel and vanilla that set it apart from traditional maple syrup. \nThis workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of collecting and processing sap on a small scale. Attendees will learn the basic principles and practices needed to tap trees\, collect sap\, and process it into maple syrup for personal use\, while also learning more about the burgeoning commercial sugaring industry in the Northwest. \nTopics will include: \n\nIdentifying and selecting suitable trees\nProper tapping techniques\nSmall-scale sap collection methods\nEquipment and supplies needed to get started\nMaintenance and sanitation practices\nBoiling and finishing syrup\nWhere to get tools and supplies\n\nParticipants will learn practical approaches to producing maple syrup from bigleaf maple trees. \nSpeaker: Patrick Shults\, WSU Extension Forestry Specialist \nAudience: This workshop is intended for homeowners\, small woodland owners\, families\, outdoor enthusiasts\, and others interested in learning how to make maple syrup from bigleaf maple trees. \nDate and time: Thursday\, November 12th from 5:30pm – 6:45pm \nLocation: Zoom \nRegistration: pre-registration is required to receive Zoom link. Register for the class here.   \nAcknowledgements and Accommodations \nFunding for this program was made possible by a grant from USDA-AMS and WSDA. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Clare Menard at 345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / 360-228-7301 at least two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/bigleaf-maple-syrup-workshop/
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