EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — Trees For Tomorrow, an accredited environmental education center in Eagle River, will host a “Making Maple Syrup” workshop on March 26.

The program is part of TFT’s Sustainable Living Institute series and is a great introduction to the history and practice of tapping trees in the Northwoods. Tailored towards adults, the programs are developed with the goal of teaching participants practical knowledge and skills they can use to become closer to the land and lead a more sustainable life.

Sugaring, or making maple syrup from sap, is a time-honored tradition practiced each spring in the Northwoods.

“We are fortunate to have one of the highest concentrations of sugar maple trees in North America right here in northern Wisconsin,” said program coordinator Todd Starling. “Tapping trees is something that many residents look forward to each spring. The entire process from identifying trees to tapping to boiling and bottling may seem intimidating to inexperienced people, so we wanted to host a program to get people comfortable and confident with the process.”

No prior experience is necessary to attend this program; attendees will have the opportunity for hands-on learning and be able to practice each step in the process.

The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to noon and will mainly be held outdoors. Cost for the day is $30/person or $45/couple and includes a full morning of hands-on instruction and three sap collection kits to help get your own sugaring operation started.

Registration is required and can be completed online through March 24 at www.treesfortomorrow.com/visit/, or contact the main office at 715-479-6456 or email tft.info@treesfortomorrow.com.

Trees For Tomorrow is an accredited nonprofit environmental education center that teaches the science of nature to groups, families and adults. The campus is located in Eagle River, Wis., and includes National Forest property under permit from the USDA Forest Service.