Geauga Park District is the place for maple syrup
The Geauga Park District will offer a variety of programs for those interested in maple sugaring in the coming months, including a workshop for beginners and experienced producers alike, a presentation on sweet ways to use maple syrup and more.
Beginners and experienced producers can learn about sugaring in an indoor presentation, co-presented with the Geauga County OSU Extension Office.
The agenda includes demographics and history of maple production, how sap flows, maple tree ID and sugarbush management, tapping procedure and guidelines for tree health, collection systems, processing maple sap and finishing maple syrup, canning and packaging maple syrup, making quality maple syrup and maple syrup production economics.
The program will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 28 at the West Woods in Russell, 9465 Kinsman Rd. Registration is required through the OSU Extension Office at 440-834-4656.
Sweet Maple: how to make maple confections
In this indoor presentation, two local maple producers, James Miller, of Sugar Valley Maple in Middlefield, and Tom Salo, of Salo Maple in Montville, will demonstrate sweet ways to use Geauga County maple syrup.
In the past, Mr. Salo has demonstrated how to make maple-coated nuts and maple sugar. Mr. Miller brings his candy machine to show how to make maple candy and his maple crème machine to show how to make maple cream.
“The room will smell wonderful, and there will be samples for the group to try,” Geauga Park District naturalist Karie Wheaton said. “All of the products are made from 100% pure maple syrup – with the exception of the nuts for the coated nuts.”
Lunch and Learn: all about maple sugaring
Learn the history of maple syrup, how it is made at the Geauga Park District and more at this virtual presentation by Ms. Wheaton.
There are different classes of maple syrup that reflect color and taste. The program will also show why the different color classes exist.
Two separate programs, which can be accessed online, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 8 and Feb. 22. Registration is required online.
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