Cornell Cooperative Extension

Ontario County
Maple trees with taps and buckets for collecting sap, to be made into maple syrup, at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, North Java, NY.
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Backyard Maple Syrup Workshop

  • Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Do you have some maple trees in your yard? It doesn’t matter if it’s a Sugar, Norway, Red, Silver or a Boxelder maple. They all can be tapped to make sweet golden amber maple syrup.

Come join Russ Welser, Sr. Resource Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension as he talks about the science behind what makes the sap flow in maple trees , which trees are suitable for tapping, how and when to tap a tree and how best to boil sap down when making maple syrup on a small scale. 

We will also go outside and tap a tree or two. Maple syrup can be used for more than just putting it on pancakes and waffles. It can be used in baking, making desserts, used in meat recipes, creating beverages, salad dressing and more. Making maple syrup from start to finish is a wonderful family activity with memories that last a lifetime.

Advance registration is requested.

To register contact Nancy ; 585-394-3977 ext.427 or email Nancy with your name, address, and phone number. Payment via cash or check made payable to CCE Ontario.

Fee

$10/family

Contact

Nancy Anderson
Operations Coordinator/Senior Administrative Assistant
nea8@cornell.edu
(585) 394-3977 x 427

Location

CCE-Ontario Offices
480 North Main Street
Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424

Last updated January 26, 2026

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