Carpenter Nature Center

Minnesota Campus Maple Syrup
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Carpenter Nature Center – Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
Pre-registration required – register and pay Online Here.
Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033
Program Fee: $8 per person / $5 for ‘Friends of CNC.’ / Free for Frosty 45 participants
Welcome spring by joining the CNC staff in making maple syrup. We will be hiking to CNC’s sugarbush to learn about the structure and function of trees, tap maple trees, watch the process of turning sap into syrup, and sample the final product. It just under a mile walk round trip, both on and off trail. Be ready for spring snow and mud conditions. Hiking boots or rain boots are highly encouraged! Please dress for the weather as a majority of the program will take place outside. This program is perfect for families, children aged 4 and up will require a ticket fee at registration.

*FULL* Minnesota Campus Maple Syrup
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00
This program is full, please call 651-437-4359 to be added to the waitlist
Pre-registration required – register and pay Online Here.
Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033
Program Fee: $8 per person / $5 for ‘Friends of CNC.’ / Free for Frosty 45 participants
Welcome spring by joining the CNC staff in making maple syrup. We will be hiking to CNC’s sugarbush to learn about the structure and function of trees, tap maple trees, watch the process of turning sap into syrup, and sample the final product. It just under a mile walk round trip, both on and off trail. Be ready for spring snow and mud conditions. Hiking boots or rain boots are highly encouraged! Please dress for the weather as a majority of the program will take place outside. This program is perfect for families, children aged 4 and up will require a ticket fee at registration.
