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Maple Sugar Nature

Maple Syrup Hike at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area

March 01 - 16, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This event occurs weekly,
on Sundays, Saturday

A close-up of maple taffy being poured onto fresh snow at a winter festival. The golden syrup hardens into a sweet treat, a traditional Canadian delicacy enjoyed during cold weather events.

Photo credit: iStock/MichelGuenette

Location

Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area

21950 Riverwoods Road

Deerfield, IL 60015

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Description

Learn how trees produce the sweet sap of sugar maples. Everyone gets a taste of the syrup. Dress for the weather. Adult supervision required. Registration required.

Event cost: $7/ages 4-plus resident, $9/ages 4-plus non-resident, free/under 3

Event times: noon-3 p.m. March 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 847-968-3320

Website: https://www.lcfpd.org/calendar/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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