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It’s the bare beginning of spring and maple trees are ready to do their thing! Here in New York State, the celebration of the maple harvest begins on March 18-19 and 25-26. More than 160 producers and farms will be opening their properties to the public for this annual tradition; here are just a few to check out:
Corey’s Sugar Shack
Learn about the maple syrup process with educational tours, demonstrations, and syrup tastings on March 18, 19, 25, and 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are free but reservations are recommended. (105 Hawleys Corner Rd, Highland; 845.943.8013 or 845.706.2484; www.coreysfarm.com)
Maple Leaf Sugaring LLC
This unique farm will be offering demonstrations on how they make maple syrup using a high-efficiency, wood-fired evaporator. Plus, you can enjoy Valley views from a sugarhouse fully constructed by timber collected and milled on-site. Open March 18, 19, 25, and 26. (93 Dupier Rd, Ghent; 518.929.0484; www.mapleleafsugaring.com)
White Oak Farm
Stop in for sweet breakfast treats (including pancakes with pure maple syrup, sausages, coffee and tea). Tours of the sugar houses and a viewing of their 2,400 tapped trees will follow the morning eats. March 18, 19, 25, and 26. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $8 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, and free for children under 5. (680 Croton Lake Rd, Yorktown Heights; 914.245.7535 or 914.582.1117; www.whiteoakfarm1.com)
Catskill Mountain Sugar House
This sugarhouse will be giving insight into the making of different maple products, boiling sap into syrup and demonstrating the many ways to convert the sweet stuff into a delicious treat. March 25 and 26 only. (8 Sugarhouse Ln, Grahamsville; 845.985.7815 or 845.796.1010; www.catskillmountainsugarhouse.com)
Check out our map below for these and other maple sugaring events this March!