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STEM of Maple Sugaring [Ages 5-12] In-Person
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to learn about the STEM behind Maple Sugaring with an educator from Beaver Brook Association!
Biology, Chemistry, History, Physical Science—Talk about S.T.E.M.! This fascinating class encompasses everything from photosynthesis to tree identification and measurement. We start with the historic process by Native Americans who discovered how to cook tree sap into sugar. Students will use measuring tapes, hand drills, spiles, and buckets to set their taps. They then learn how to collect sap buckets and add them to the wood-fired evaporator pan in the sugarbush where they can see evaporation, condensation, and combustion in action. Attendees can take a taste test to see if they can tell the difference between syrup from a tree and syrup from corn.
Registration required. Space is limited. Registration allows staff to contact attendees in case of inclement weather and other unexpected schedule changes.