Current & Upcoming
Maple Tapping for Families
Feb 25, 2023 1:00PM—2:30PM
Nothing beats homemade maple syrup on pancakes! We’ll take you through the process from start to finish at this hands-on workshop. Practice drilling a tree and see how sap is boiled down. You’ll even get to enjoy some sweet treats! Tapping kits can be purchased in the Friends of Wehr store for an additional fee. For…
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Feb 26, 2023 12:00PM—2:00PM
Learn how to turn your backyard maple tree into liquid gold from our expert sugar makers. We’ll cover how to identify a suitable tree, the tools and tricks of drilling and tapping, how to safely store and boil-down sap, and the process of “finishing off” and storing syrup. You’ll even sample delicious syrup on pancakes!…
View MoreNatureNauts: Maple Magic
Mar 14, 2022 9:30AM—10:30AM
A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult Learn about sap, sugar, and syrup from Wisconsin’s state tree – the Sugar Maple. NatureNauts explore the sugarbush, collect sap, and see it turned into real maple syrup. Join us for all the tasty & sweet fun.
View MoreNatureNauts: Maple Magic
Mar 13, 2022 1:00PM—2:00PM
A series of fun-filled programs for children 4-6 years old and their favorite adult Learn about sap, sugar, and syrup from Wisconsin’s state tree – the Sugar Maple. Naturenauts explore the sugarbush, collect sap, and see it turned into real maple syrup. Join us for all the tasty & sweet fun.
View MoreMaple Sugar Days
Mar 19, 2022 12:00PM—Mar 20, 2022 4:00PM
Celebrate the spring thaw and our Wisconsin heritage at Wehr’s annual Maple Sugar Days. The program includes a short walk to the sugarbush, a visit to an old-time sugarin’ camp, a boil down demonstration and stories about the Native American origins of maple sugarin’. Everyone will receive a warm pancake with real Wisconsin maple syrup…
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Feb 13, 2022 10:00AM—11:30AM
Nothing beats homemade maple syrup on pancakes! Just think, your family could be making your own syrup sweetness this spring! Join us for this hands-on workshop where we’ll take you through the process from start to finish. Practice drilling and tapping a tree. Learn how to collect sap and boil it to make syrup. As…
View MoreMaple Tapping Workshop for Adults
Feb 20, 2022 10:00AM—12:00PM
Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave Franklin, WI 53132
Join an expert maple syrup maker and learn how to turn your backyard maple tree into liquid gold! The workshop will cover how to identify a suitable tree, the tools and tricks of drilling and tapping, how to safely store and boil-down sap, and the process of “finishing off” and storing syrup. Sample delicious syrup…
View MoreLittle Wonders: Maple Magic for Three Year Olds
Mar 07, 2022 11:00AM—12:00PM
Program for 3-year-olds and their caregivers Bring your child out to discover the source of sweet maple syrup. We will hear a story called Maggie the Maple Tree by Karen Kerans, meet and hug a maple tree, and taste sweet maple syrup on a pancake.
View MoreLittle Wonders: Maple Magic for Two Year Olds
Mar 07, 2022 9:30AM—10:30AM
Program for 2-year-olds and their caregivers Bring your child out to discover the source of sweet maple syrup. We will hear a story called Maggie the Maple Tree by Karen Kerans, meet and hug a maple tree, and taste sweet maple syrup on a pancake.
View MoreMaple Sugar Days
Mar 27, 2021 11:00AM—4:00PM
Wehr Nature Center
Celebrate the spring thaw and our Wisconsin heritage at Wehr’s annual Maple Sugar Days. The pandemic edition of our beloved event will be held entirely outdoors and follow all public health protocols to keep visitors and volunteers safe. The program includes a short walk to the sugarbush, a visit to an old-time sugarin’ camp, a…
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