March 14, 2010 1:00 PM. 25 attended.
Maple Syrup Sunday
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Let's take advantage of a sweet spring-time annual event to see the maple syrup process from tapping the tree, collecting the sap, and tasting real maple syrup.
Maple syrup is a sweetener made from the sap of some maple trees. In cold climate areas, these trees store sugar in their roots before the winter and the sap which rises in the spring can be tapped and concentrated. Canada produces most of the world's supply of maple syrup. The United States is the only other major producer and the leading consumer.
Many people wonder if tapping the tree and taking away so much of the tree’s sap might harm the tree. In fact, when producers follow tapping guidelines, and tap only healthy trees, no damage to the tree results. It has been estimated that tapping removes only 10% or less of the tree’s sugar, an amount too small to hurt a healthy tree under normal environmental conditions.
Take a stroll through the woods and discover the secret of turning tree sap into syrup.
Free and for all ages with ongoing activities. We may take an optional short hike afterwords.
This event is a joint event with Chicago Green and Eco-Living Meetup (http://www.meetup.com... ); and with ChicagoVeg (http://www.ChicagoVeg...)
If you have any questions please post them in "Talk about this Meetup" area (below the event description) or contact Cara directly at http://www.meetup.com...
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Cara
This is a family-friendly activity and all ages are welcome to attend.
Posted February 26, 2010 at 2:28 PM -
Cara
All Dog Owners: Sorry but pets are not allowed for this particular event only. On a normal visiting day, dogs are allowed on leashes only.
Posted March 12, 2010 at 2:54 PM -
A former member
Anyone driving here from around south Evanston have room for one mama + a carseat?
Posted March 13, 2010 at 9:52 PM
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CaraEvent HostIt was a slightly chilly day but thankfully no rain. We had a guided hour-tour visiting different stations and learning about the process. We sampled the sugary water and the end product. Overall an interesting, educational and fun experience.
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Hal MeadThis was a great day but bad timing for me as I could only be there for one hour and only had a chance to meet a few people. A good day to celebrate the return of spring. -Hal IN TIME OF SILVER RAIN BY LANGSTON HUGHES In time of silver rain the earth puts forth new life again, Green grasses grow and flowers lift their heads, And over all the plain the wonder spreads Of life, of life, of life! In time of silver rain the butterflies lift silken wings

To catch a rainbow cry, and trees put forth new leaves
To sing in joy beneath the sky
 as down the roadway

Passing boys and girls
 go singing, too,

In time of silver rain
 when spring
 and life are new.
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Naturalist Volunteers will guide groups explaining the history, tapping, collecting, sap per gallon ratio, and the boiling down of the maple syrup process.