Here are some of the upcoming events and programs offered by Michigan Maple Producers, grouped by location around Michigan.
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Southeast |
Cranbrook Institute of Science
1221 N. Woodward
Bloomefield Hills, MI 48303
Information: Laurie Schutt 248-645-3232 |
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| Maple Syruping (2002) |
| Dates: |
February 26, 27 (2002) |
| Times: |
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Pancake Breakfast (2002) |
| Dates: |
Members: February 26 (2002)
Public: February 27 (2002) |
| Cost: |
Adults: $12.00, Children: $7.00
(Includes maple program and museum admission) |
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Drayton Plains Nature Center
2125 Denby Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
Information: Rhea Thomas 248-674-2119 |
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| Maple Syrup Program (2002) |
| Dates: |
February & March (2002) |
| Cost: |
$3.75 per person
Groups only (minimum 10 people) |
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E.L. Johnson Nature Center
3325 Franklin Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Information: Dan Badgley, 248-339-3497 |
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| A Day In The Sugarbush (2002) |
| Dates: |
Saturday, March 18th (2002) |
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Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124
Information & pre-register: 313-982-6100, ext. 6001 |
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current Maple Sugaring at Greenfield Village (2004)
(Open to School Groups only) |
| Dates: |
Feb. 25-27, March 3-5, 10-12 & 17-19 (2004) |
| Cost: |
$12.00 per student
$6.50 per adult leader
teachers are free |
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Hudson Mills Metropark
8801 N Territorial Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
Information/Reservations: 734-426-8211 or 800-477-3191 |
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| current Maple Sugaring: A Journey to the Sugar Bush (2004) |
| Dates: |
Feb. 28-29, March 7, 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28 (2004) |
| Cost: |
$2.00 per person |
| current Pancake Breakfast (2004) |
| Dates: |
Feb. 28-29, March 7, 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28 (2004) |
| Times: |
9:00am-2:00pm |
| Cost: |
$3.50 per person |
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Independence Oaks County Park
Lewis E. Wint Nature Center
9501 Sashabaw
Clarkston, MI 48348
Information: Naturalist Staff 248-625-6473 |
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| current Maple Magic (2004) |
| Dates: |
March 7 (2004) |
| Times: |
10:00-11:30am or 1:30-3:00pm |
| Cost: |
$2.00 per person |
| current Maple Magic Pancake Brunch (2004) |
| Dates: |
March 7 (2004) |
| Times: |
11:30am-1:30pm |
| Cost: |
? |
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Indian Springs Metropark
5200 Indian Trail Route #2
White Lake, MI 48386
Information: Staff Member, 248-625-7280 |
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| Maple Sugaring (2002) |
| Dates: |
Weekends in March (2002)
Weekday school tours available
(Call for information) |
| Times: |
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sundays, Noon to 3:00 p.m. |
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Kensington Farm Center
2240 W. Buno Rd.
Milford, MI
Information: Deb Cavallaro, 248-685-1561 |
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| current Maple’s Sweet Story (2004) |
| Dates: |
School Groups (by appointment): weekdays in March, on the hour (2004)
Families & Individuals: weekends in March, 12:00-3:00 |
| Cost: |
No Charge |
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Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center
6685 Coolidge Hwy.
Troy, MI 48098
Reservations: Staff 248-524-3567
Information:
www.ci.troy.mi.us/parks/OEC/NatureCenter.asp |
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| current Maple Syrup Time(2004) |
| Dates: |
Scout Groups: March 20, 9:30am-4:15pm (2004)
Families & Individuals: March 6 & 13, 9:30am-4:15pm (2004) |
| Cost: |
$2.00 per person, 4 & under free |
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University of Michigan-Dearborn
Natural Areas Department
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
Information: Rick Simek, 313-593-5338 |
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| Maple Sugaring - Tree Tapping (2002) |
| Dates: |
February 5 (2002) |
| Times: |
1:00pm |
| Maple Sugaring - Syruping Demo (2002) |
| Dates: |
March 11 (2002) |
| Times: |
1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 p.m. |
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Southwest |
Buchanan Community Schools Outdoor Education
Buchanan School Farm
410 Moccasin
Buchanan, MI 49107
Information: Mark Nixon, 269-695-8408 |
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Maple Syrup Making Time (2002)
(Education Program for 4th Graders) |
| Dates: |
February / March (weather dependent) (2002) |
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DeGraaf Nature Center
600 Graafschap Rd.
Holland, MI 49423
Information: 616-355-1057 |
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current Maple Sugar Day (2004)
(Talk & slide show, a visit to the sugarbush, demonstration of tapping a tree, and a taste of finished syrup) |
| Dates: |
March 13 (2004) |
| Times: |
11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm |
| Cost: |
$1.00 per person, Please call to register |
| current A Day in the Sugar Bush (2004) |
| Dates: |
March 20 (2004) |
| Times: |
10:00am-4:00pm |
| Cost: |
No fee, No pre-registration required |
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Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Information: Kit Almy, 616-381-1574 (www.naturecenter.org) |
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| Maple Sugar Festival (2002) |
| Dates: |
March 18 (2002) |
| Times: |
9:00am to 4:00pm (2002) |
| Cost: |
Admission charged, pancake brunch also available. |
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Sarett Nature Center
2300 Benton Harbor Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Information: Chuck or Kathy, 616-927-4832 |
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| current Maple Sugar Madness (2004) |
| Dates: |
March 6 (2004) |
| Times: |
3:00pm |
| current Maple Program for School Groups (2004) |
| Dates: |
Tours every day during March(2004) |
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Blandford Nature Center
2300 1715 Hillburn Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Information: Staff, 616-453-6192
Registration: 616-559-3133 |
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| current School & Scout Group Tours (2004) |
| Dates: |
Weekdays during March (2004) |
| Cost: |
$2.00 per student, Registration necessary |
| current Sugarbush Festivals (2004) |
| Dates: |
March 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28 (2004) |
| Times: |
12:00noon-5:00pm |
| Cost: |
$3.00 per adult, $2.00 per student |
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Central |
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Dahlem Environmental Ed Center
7117 S. Jackson Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201
Information: Diane Valen, Program Coordinator, 517-782-3453 |
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| Maple Sugaring (2002) |
| Dates: |
February 29 through March 28 (2002) |
| Times: |
Times vary |
Babes in Sugarland (2002)
(pre-schoolers) |
| Dates: |
March 29, 31 (2002) |
| Times: |
Every half hour, 9:00am to 3:00pm |
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For-Mar Nature Preserve
2142 N. Genesee Road
Burton, MI 48509-1209
Information: Diantha Martin, Head Naturalist, 810-789-8567 |
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| Public Sugar Bush Program (2002) |
| Dates: |
March 18 & 25 (2002) |
| Times: |
2:00pm |
| Cost: |
$1.50 per person |
| Annual Pancake Breakfast (2002) |
| Dates: |
March 26 (2002) |
| Times: |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
| Cost: |
Adults $4.00, children $2.00 |
| School and Private Group Programs (2002) |
| Dates: |
March 13-March 25 (2002) |
| Times: |
Call for details. |
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Chippewa Nature Center
400 S. Badour Rd.
Midland, MI 48640
Information: Shelly Koop, Publicity Coordinator 989-631-0830 |
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| current Maple Syrup Day (2004) |
| Dates: |
March 20 (2004) |
| Times: |
10:00am-4:00pm |
| Cost: |
CNC members free, $3.00 per nonmember age 18 or up |
| current Pancake Breakfast (2004) |
| Dates: |
March 20 (2004) |
| Times: |
11:00am-2:00pm |
| Cost: |
Ages 13 & up: $6.00
Ages 3-12: $4.00
Under 3: free |
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Fenner Nature Center
2020 E. Mt. Hope
Lansing, MI 48910
Information: Clara Bratton, 517-483-4224 |
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| Maple Syrup Festival (2002) |
| Dates: |
March 18, 19 (2002) |
| Times: |
11:00am-4:00pm |
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Vermontville, MI
Southwest of Lansing, MI
Information: 517-726-0394 or 517-726-0670 (www.vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.com) |
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| Maple Syrup Festival (all years) |
| Dates: |
Last full weekend in April |
| Times: |
Several programs throughout the weekend |
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Upper Lower Peninsula |
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Hartwick Pines State Park
Michigan Forest Visitor Center
4216 Ranger Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Information: Craig Kasmer, Park Interpreter 989-348-2537 |
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| current Maple Syrup Day (2004) |
| Dates: |
March 20 (2004) |
| Times: |
10:00am-4:00pm |
| Cost: |
No fee, Motor Vehicle Permit required for park entry |
