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Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in East Central Illinois

Homer Lake Forest Preserve

2573 S. Homer Lake Rd.

Homer, Illinois 61849


(217) 896-2455


Category

Nature & Outdoors

Hours

February 28, 2026

10:00am

March 7, 2026

10:00am

March 7, 2026

12:30pm

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Did you know that the Homer Lake Forest Preserve has a 200-year-old Sugar Maple Grove?
People have been tapping sugar maple trees to make sugar and syrup for centuries!
Explore the history and science behind maple sugaring, learn how to do it yourself,
and even sample real maple syrup.

All ages.
Every person in attendance must be registered.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Salt Fork Center 

Category

Nature & Outdoors

Hours

February 28, 2026

10:00am

March 7, 2026

10:00am

March 7, 2026

12:30pm

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