The following programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center celebrate the maple sugaring season with offerings including an outdoor tour of the sugarbush to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup and a taste of the finished product.
Beaver Lake is located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519, beaverlakenature.org.
Sugarbush Saturdays
The sugarbush is open to the public on Saturdays in March from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Tours of the sugarbush are offered continuously during that time.
Tours are free with park admission. Beaver Lake’s sugarbush is located 0.3 miles down the Woodland Trail.
Test your maple syrup knowledge as you answer maple-themed questions posted on trees along your way to the sugarbush. Make sure to prepare for chilly winter weather; dress warmly for the outdoor tour of the sugarbush.
Pancake Breakfasts
Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup and a beverage of your choice, before or after visiting the sugarbush.
Pancake breakfasts are held Saturdays in March from 9 a.m. to noon. Breakfast costs $3 to $7, depending on appetite; park admission fees ($5/car) apply. No reservations accepted.
Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast benefit the Friends of Beaver Lake.
Maple products for sale
Locally produced maple products like syrup, maple cotton candy and maple cream, as well as refreshments like coffee and hot cocoa are available for purchase in the Visitor Center while supplies last.