Discover the Magic of Maple Sugaring!
**Event update: The weather is perfect for sugaring this week with daytime temps above freezing and chilly nights—ideal for sap flow! Don’t forget to wear boots, because the thaw will make for a muddy (but fun!) time!**
Celebrate the New England maple sugaring season at South Shore YMCA Nature Center! This fun-filled community event offers a mix of education and entertainment, including a tree-tapping demonstration, sap boil, maple treats, kids’ crafts, live music, and much more.
Activities
- Tree Tapping & Sap Boil
- Arts & Crafts
- S’mores Roasting
- Guided Maple Sugaring Walks (10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am: 12:00pm, 1:00 pm)
- Live Music
- Lawn Games
- Big Ryan’s Tall Tales (11:30 am and 12:00 pm)
- Touch a Truck with a Norwell Fire Department Forestry Truck
- EcoZone Exploration
- Professor Jim’s Maple Lab
- South Shore Woodturners
- Self-Guided StoryWalk Trail
- Nature Center Preschool Tours
- and more!
Food & Vendors
Free with admission (while supplies last):
- Pancakes with syrup
- Popcorn
- S’mores
Available for purchase:
- Shine Mobile Coffee – maple lattes
- Mom on the Go – maple bacon grilled cheese
- Pepin Sugarhouse – pure VT maple syrup
Admission:
- South Shore YMCA Member – Family Entry: $15
- Nonmember – Family Entry: $20
- Individual Ticket: $12
Most of the event will be outdoors, with several activities indoors. Be sure to dress for the weather and come ready for fun!
Questions
Email: Sarah Kugel at skugel@ssymca.org
This program is supported in part by grants from the Hingham and Weymouth Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
