One activity highly recommended for parents and students alike is the maple sugaring at Rocky River Reservation. This activity is available on a limited basis and is held for two weeks, usually beginning the last weekend in February each year. Maple sugaring is done in the spring, when the weather starts to warm but before the trees begin to bud. Freshly made maple sugar candy is also available at that time. Activity One Follow the trail through the sugar bush.
Some trees have only one tap, while others have two or more.
The ratio of sap to syrup is approximately 40 to 1. The heat source is from wood. Submitted by Ron Wolfe Leadership Team Member, Northeast Region Return to the Discovery Guide . Return to Discovery Guide Table of Contents . Return to Project Discovery 's home page.