Maple Sugaring: From Tree to Table

Discover the sweet story of maple syrup—from tree to table! Join us at the South Shore YMCA Nature Center for a hands-on exploration of maple sugaring season. Visit tapped maple trees, learn how sap is collected, watch it boil into syrup, and sample delicious maple treats along the way.

Families will explore the maple sugaring process through guided walks, live demonstrations, and nature-based activities that celebrate this beloved New England tradition and the arrival of spring. Dress for the weather—activities will take place both indoors and outdoors, and mud season has arrived!

Please note: Due to muddy field conditions after this winter’s heavy snow and rapid melt, the SSYMCA Nature Center will not host the annual Maple Day festival this year. Instead, we’re offering these smaller hands-on workshops so families can still experience the magic of maple sugaring season. We look forward to seeing you in late spring for a “Mud Day” celebration!

Event Details

• Saturday, March 21| Choose from: 10:00–11:30 AM or 12:00–1:30 PM
• Pre-registration is required. Tickets will not be available at the door.
• Please arrive during your selected time slot.

Activities & Experiences

• Live Sap Boil Demonstration
• Guided Maple Sugaring Walks
• Free Maple Popcorn
• Arts & Crafts
• Sugar Shack Play Area
• Temporary Tattoos
• Lawn Games
• Storybook Walk
• Creature Corner Exploration
• Learn about Wampanoag and Colonial maple traditions with Plimoth Patuxet
• Pepin Sugarhouse – pure Vermont maple syrup available for purchase

Admission

Pre-registration is required, and NO tickets will be available at the door. Please select tickets for either 10:00–11:30 AM or 12:00–1:30 PM and arrive during your chosen time slot.

• Individual Tickets: SSYMCA Members $10 | Non-Members $15
• Family Ticket (up to 5 people): SSYMCA Members $20 | Non-Members $30
• Please purchase individual tickets for additional guests. Children under 2 are free (no ticket required).

Questions? Contact Nature Center Director Sarah Kugel, skugel@ssymca.org