Maple Science March 1, 2011

Who figured out that some trees are sweet? How do you decide when to tap a maple tree? Why not an oak tree? Why does the sap drip out? What is sap, anyway? Find out as we explore Drumlin Farm's sugar bush and follow the process from tree to table. - - - Things You Should Know: - - -Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is a dynamic environment. Occasionally we may make programmatic changes to take advantage of new opportunities or to maintain the safety of the visitors and the animals we care for. - - -Children should be the age indicated by the start of each program. - - -Programs include time indoors, as well as outside, and will run rain or shine; please come dressed comfortably for our outdoor adventures! If severe weather occurs please call our cancellation line by dialing 781-259-2200 (then press 2, then 3). If your program is not mentioned, it will take place as scheduled. - - -In programs where there is a farm to food connection, snacks from the farm may be incorporated. Registration is required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.php?program_code=934-DFP11WI1 for more information.