Join us at our 46th Annual Maple Sugar Days to hear the surprising stories behind your favorite sticky treat.
- Learn how the indigenous peoples of North America created the first maple sugar and continue their sacred tradition today.
- Meet our Maple Trees and discover the science behind their sweet, spring sap.
- Travel back in time to an old-fashioned sugar camp and hear tales of how hardworking folks (including kids) created syrup in the early days of Wisconsin.
- Try your hand at drilling a log and hammering in a spile.
- Smell the sweet steam as we boil down sap and learn how to create syrup in your own backyard.
- Taste maple sugar and enjoy a warm pancake topped with Wisconsin maple syrup.
- Sample a flight of syrup to discover the amazing variations in maple flavors. (additional fee)
- Learn how your actions to combat climate change can help protect this tradition for future generations.
- Maple-inspired food and treats will be on sale. Shop the Nature Store for DIY equipment, books, maple candy, and more!
$12 per person; $10 for Friends of Wehr members; children 2 and under are free.
A $5 parking fee applies for non-members.
Register early! Pre-purchased tickets guarantee a space and lock in your hike time. Walk-in’s welcome!
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
