Maple Stroll at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms has their own sugar maple syrup production facilities to service their abundant suplly from their many sugar maples

Visit the historic maple stand and sugar shack at Appleton Farms and learn all about maple sugaring, its history at the farm and in New England, and how you can try your hand at it at home!

Experience a leisurely stroll along our country farm roads and past several historic landscapes to our Appleton maple grove. You’ll learn some of the history of maple sugaring as well as the science behind what makes maple sap run in our trees. The stroll concludes with a visit to our sugar shack where you will see firsthand how we turn the collected sap into our delicious Appleton maple syrup!

Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet and muddy spots or over uneven hilly terrain. All Maple Strolls are weather permitting and will last approximately 1 hour, walking much of that time.  We welcome all ages; however, information is geared towards those 10 and up. Have smaller kids? Check out our family geared maple programming, Maple in the Barnyard!

Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is strongly recommended.

Stay for our Maple Madness Wood-fired Pizza Pop Up from 12-4pm, weather permitting on the farmhouse lawn!

When: 
Saturdays, February 10-March 16, 2024 12:15pm, 1:30pm or 2:45pm
Sundays, February 11-March 17, 2024 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm or 2:45pm
Location: 
Prices: 
TTOR Member: $12
Nonmember Adult: $20
Phone: 
978.356.5728
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