February 2020
Maple Sugaring Open House and Pancake Breakfast
Breakfast is from 9-11 a.m. Demonstrations are from 9:30-1:30 p.m. In conjunction with the annual Maple Sugaring activities, we invite you to start the day with a pancake breakfast and then join us at the Sugar Shack for demonstrations about the natural and cultural history of maple sugaring. Join us for a delicious way to learn how sap is turned into maple syrup and satisfy your pancake cravings in the process. Not interested in the breakfast? You can still attend…
Find out more »March 2020
Maple Sugaring Open House
Maple sugaring is a truly North American tradition and has been a long tradition at Montour Preserve. Join us to learn some natural and cultural history of sugaring and follow the process from sap to syrup in this interesting family experience. Programs begin in our Environmental Education Center on the hour (noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.) with a talk and film: “The Maple Sugar farmer.” Afterward, a short walk through Goose Woods takes you to the Sugar Shack to…
Find out more »Peeper Time
Late winter into early spring begins a series of changes that transforms the landscape both visually and aurally. Many of us watch for the first robin of the season or listen for migrating Canada geese. But another sign of the changing seasons are the mating calls of spring peepers from wetlands and marshes. These tiny tree frogs have powerful voices that are raised in a raucous chorus that is heard a good distance away. We’ll discuss the life history of…
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