The Science

Of Sap

DERBY — How is maple syrup made? The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP’s) Kellogg Environmental Center will offer a program on Saturday, March 3, from 10 to 11:30, am, that will cover the historical and current methods of sap collection and production into maple syrup.

Participants will taste the various stages of maple syrup production from sap to sugar and learn the legends surrounding this seasonal and regional product. Workshop leaders will also supply a list of syrup demonstration locations easily found throughout Connecticut.

The program is suitable for all ages, and there is no charge but preregistration is required.

To register or for more information, call the Kellogg Environmental Center at 734-2513 between 9 am and 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Kellogg Environmental Center is at 500 Hawthorne Avenue, immediately off Route 34.