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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Maple Sugar Tours
February 24 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
As winter winds down, it’s maple sugaring time! Learn how to identify and tap sugar maple trees, discover sugaring techniques used by Native Americans, pioneers, & modern-day farmers, and see an evaporator in action! PLus, Delicious local maple syrup from Tree Juice in Beacon, NY is available for sale to tour attendees! Join us for a sweet time!
TOUR DATES & TIMES:
Saturdays and Sundays: Saturdays and Sundays, February: 3 & *4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25, March 2 & 3
*(On February 4th the last tour goes out 12pm)
Tour Times: Tours go out hourly from 11am-3pm: Sugar Bush Tours 11am, 1pm & 2pm, and Maple Lane Tours at 12pm & 3pm. See details below.
Prepaid registration is required
HHNC Members: $12 per person ages 5 and up
Not-yet-Members: $15 per person ages 5 and up
Ages 4 and under are free. Requires a free “lap ticket” available in the cart
ADMISSION:
Prepaid registration is required
HHNC Members: $10 per person ages 5 and up
Not-yet-Members: $12 per person ages 5 and up
Ages 4 and under are free
SCOUT GROUP TOURS:
1 session per date listed above. 20 people max per session
10am – 11:30am
Sugar Bush Tour **(terrain and weather conditions dependent- a Maple Lane tour will be given if we are unable to hike to the Sugar Bush)
$100 non-refundable deposit. Full balance due 2 week prior to tour. $10 per each scout and adult.
To schedule your den/pack/troop: Contact Registration Manager Michelle at mmindicino@hhnm.org or (845) 534-5506 ext 204
TOURS OFFERED:
**SUGAR BUSH TOURS
11AM, 1PM & 2PM
A one mile moderate hike through field and forest to the Sugar Bush Shack **(terrain and weather conditions dependent- a Maple Lane tour will be given if we are unable to hike to the Sugar Bush)
MAPLE LANE TOURS:
12PM & 3PM
Perfect for very little ones or those with mobility issues, it’s a short distance from the front pavilion to our Maple Lane Sugar Shack after a tour of the sugar maple stand.
TOURS BEGIN PROMPTLY ON THE HOUR SO PLEASE ARRIVE FIVE MINUTES EARLY TO CHECK-IN!
LOCAL MAPLE SYRUP:
Delicious local maple syrup from Tree Juice in Beacon, NY is available for sale (online only – syrup will not be available for purchase on-site) to be picked up at your tour. Maple syrup purchases are for tour attendees only, and only available to those attending in-person Maple Sugar Tours. Syrup must be purchased by 3pm the Friday before your tour. NO ORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED!
2 oz Maple Syrup Bottles – $6
12 oz Maple Syrup Bottles – $17
16 oz Maple Syrup Bottles – $20
32 oz Maple Syrup Bottles – $32