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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Maple Sugar Tours

March 2 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Maple Sugar Tours

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

Details

Date:
March 2
Time:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.hhnm.org/mst

Venue

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
120 Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road
Cornwall, NY 12518 United States
Phone
845-534-5506
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