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SUMMARY:Backyard Maple Sugaring Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced sugarmakers for demonstrations and discussion on all aspects of making maple syrup\, the sweetest gift of nature\, in your own backyard! \nIn the morning\, learn about identifying and tapping trees\, collecting and boiling sap\, and more.  After a short break\, join us at a local sugarhouse to look at their sugarhouse equipment and the systems they have for efficiently processing sap into finished syrup. \nDate: January 24\, 2026 (Snow date January 31) \nMorning Session: 9:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County Extension Office\, 24 Main St.\, Lisbon Falls\, Maine 04252 (Directions) \nAfternoon Session: 12:30-2:30 p.m.\nLocation: Dorothy’s Sugarhouse\, 561 Poland Range Rd\, Pownal\, ME 04069 (Directions) \nFee: $18 per person.\nRegistration is required; click here to register. \nRegistration includes a copy of Rink Mann’s “Backyard Sugarin’: A Complete How-To Guide.” \nThis program is sponsored and co-taught by the Southern Maine Maple Sugarmakers Association. \nFor more information or a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Jason Lilley\, Assistant Extension Professor and Sustainable Agriculture and Maple Industry Educator\, University of Maine Cooperative Extension\, at 207.781.6099 or 1.800.287.1471 or jason.lilley@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/maple-syrup-production/event/backyard-maple-sugaring-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Cooperative Extension in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties\, 24 Main St.\, Lisbon Falls\, ME\, 04069\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Lilley%2C UMaine Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:jason.lilley@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Intro to Sugarbush Management
DESCRIPTION:Friday May 9\, 2025\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMOFGA Campus\, 294 Crosby Brook Road\, Unity\, ME 04988 \nThis program is sponsored and co-taught by MOFGA \n\n\n\nJoin us for a deep dive into sugarbush management! This crash course will cover an overview of maple in Maine\, habitat assessment (including Bird Friendly Maple!)\, production\, and financial incentives. You’ll leave this workshop with resources and knowledge to increase the biodiversity of your sugarbush while accessing financial resources\, forestry technical assistance\, and a couple different certifications. This workshop is cohosted with Maine Audubon\, University of Maine Extension\, Maine Forest Service\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, and MOFGA Certification Services. \nCoffee\, tea\, and snacks will be provided. \n*This sliding scale registration is designed to make our workshops as accessible as possible by providing a range of pricing options\, with a goal of ticket sales averaging in the middle. The recommended price for this event is $15 for MOFGA members and $20 for non-members. \n*Scholarship funds are available to community members in order to increase program accessibility. You’re welcome to use the fund by checking “Scholarship/JP” at checkout. For any questions about scholarship funds\, please email events@mofga.org. \nParticipants in MOFGA’s Journeyperson program are welcome to register at no-cost. \nQuestions? Email forestry@mofga.org \n\nRegister Here \n\nLocation\nMOFGA Campus\, 294 Crosby Brook Road Unity\, ME 04988 \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/maple-syrup-production/event/intro-to-sugarbush-management/
LOCATION:MOFGA Campus\, 294 Crosby Brook Road\, Unity\, 04988\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tapping into Maples: Educational Sugarhouse and Sugarbush Tours at the MOFGA Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, educational afternoon celebrating the sweet Maine tradition of maple syrup production! Whether you’re an experienced sugarer or a maple novice\, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore MOFGA’s beautiful sugarbush\, watch the sugaring process\, and learn winter tree identification\, all while enjoying hot drinks and the warmth of a crackling outdoor fire. Pre-registration is required for all visitors. In registration\, please select all the tours you will be attending\, reflecting the number of friends and family joining in! \nFor additional information and to PRE-REGISTER HERE
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/maple-syrup-production/event/tapping-into-maples-educational-sugarhouse-and-sugarbush-tours-at-the-mofga-fairgrounds/
LOCATION:MOFGA Campus\, 294 Crosby Brook Road\, Unity\, 04988\, United States
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SUMMARY:Backyard Maple Sugaring Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced sugarmakers for demonstrations and discussion on all aspects of making maple syrup\, the sweetest gift of nature\, in your own backyard!\nIn the morning\, learn about identifying and tapping trees\, collecting and boiling sap\, and more.  After a short break\, join us at a local sugarhouse to look at their sugarhouse equipment and the systems they have for efficiently processing sap into finished syrup. We’ll also discuss the details of starting a maple business with the relatively new owner/operators of 207 Tapper\nThis program is sponsored and co-taught by the Southern Maine Maple Sugarmakers Association. \nFebruary 1\, 2025\n(Snow date February 8)\nMorning Session: 9:00-11:30 a.m.\nYork County Extension Office\, 45 Kennebunk Road\, Alfred\, ME 04002 (Directions)  \nAfternoon Session: 12:30-2:30 p.m.\nSugarhouse Tour and Discussion:  207 Tappers\, 125 Dennett Road\, Arundel\, ME 04046 (Directions)\nRegistration is required: $18 per person. \nRegister Here \nRegistration includes a copy of Rink Mann’s “Backyard Sugarin’: A Complete How-To Guide.” \nFor more information or a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Jason Lilley\, Assistant Extension Professor and Sustainable Agriculture and Maple Industry Educator\, University of Maine Cooperative Extension\, at 207.781.6099 or 1.800.287.1471 or jason.lilley@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/maple-syrup-production/event/backyard-maple-sugaring-workshop/
LOCATION:York County Extension\, 45 Kennebunk Road\, Alfred\, ME 04002\, 45 Kennebunk Road\, Alfred\, ME\, 04002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Lilley%2C UMaine Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:jason.lilley@maine.edu
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