Beginner Maple Syrup Course Set for January 24 in Ballston Spa

Ballston Spa, NY — Have you ever wanted to make your own maple syrup? The Milton Grange, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, will host a Beginner Maple Syrup Course on Friday, January 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the 4-H Training Center, located at 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

This hands-on, beginner-friendly course is designed for those interested in producing maple syrup on a small scale. Participants will learn how to identify maple trees for tapping, understand when and how to tap trees, set up a basic at-home syrup operation, and explore syrup grades and maple products. The class will also include a maple syrup taste test.

Class size is limited, and early registration is strongly encouraged. The cost to attend is $30 per person or $45 for two people. Registration includes a pancake lunch with a choice of meat and beverage, as well as a sample-size bottle of maple syrup to take home.

Registration is required by January 16.

To register, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

For more information or questions, please contact Jessica Luse at jmh452@cornell.edu