Barnum Brook at the Paul Smiths VIC (30 March 2013). Photo by Tom Boothe. Used by permission.

Maple Weekend
21 & 22 March 2015


Maple sugaring at the Paul Smiths VIC: VIC Sugar Bush. Photo by Tom Boothe. Used by permission. Maple sugaring at the Paul Smiths VIC: VIC Sugar Bush. Photo by Tom Boothe. Used by permission.

Maple Sugaring at the VIC Sugar HouseThe Paul Smiths VIC is joining with other maple producers in the New York State Maple Producers Association to offer a maple weekend on 21 and 22 March 2015. Weekend activities include a tour of our interpretive sugar bush. Visitors can also check out our VIC Sugar House, try some maple confections and baked goods, learn about maple sugaring, and sign up for the VIC's Community Maple Project. You are also invited to support the VIC by "adopting" a maple or buying a jug of delicious maple syrup made on site.

The VIC is also holding a hands-on Sap to Syrup Workshop from 9:00 AM to noon on Saturday. The workshop will allow participants to experience all aspects of the syrup making process. Participants will monitor sap quality, learn to work with reverse osmosis equipment, assist with the wood-fired evaporator, and draw off a finished batch of VIC maple syrup. The cost is $20 per person.

The goal of Maple Weekend is to provide an opportunity to teach the public about the production of maple syrup and other related products and to share the taste of real mouth-watering maple syrup with visitors. This event is designed to showcase the VIC's maple sugaring operation.  The VIC is also holding another maple weekend on the following weekend (28 & 29 March 2015). For more information, contact: Brian McDonnell, bmcdonnell@paulsmiths.edu

Maple Weekend Schedule
Saturday, 21 March 2015
9:00 AM to Noon Sap to Syrup Workshop: Preregistration required. Limited to 10 participants per session.
Noon to 2:00 PM Student-led tours of the VIC Sugar Bush. Free. Plan on a two hour walk
Ongoing Maple syrup making demonstration in the VIC Sugar House. Free
Ongoing Culinary uses of maple sap. Free
Ongoing Maple confections for sale
Sunday, 22 March 2015
Noon to 2:00 PM Student-led tours of the VIC Sugar Bush. Free. Plan on a two hour walk
1:00 - 3:00 PM Live Music in the Sugar Shack: Sunday's Kitchen
Ongoing Maple syrup making demonstration in the VIC Sugar House. Free
Ongoing Culinary uses of maple sap. Free
Ongoing Maple confections for sale





Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.