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All About Sugar Bush 2009
Note: Scheduling for Sugar Bush 2009 will begin Sept 1, 2008. The school schedule fills rapidly, so plan to contact us on September 1.

Contact Merry Lea to sign on as a maple sugaring volunteer.

 Saturday Feb 21, 2009 10am to 4 pm; Sun Feb 22 1pm (if needed)

 Tapping and Equipment Set-up

   

 Mon Feb 23 9:30 am

 Training Workshop for Volunteers

 Mon March 2, 2009

 Programming Begins

 Friday April 3, 2009

 Last Day of Programming including make-up days

 

 April 4-5

 Close-up and Clean-up

Sunset on the newly tapped trees.

We have space for about 20 elementary schools., Most come from the Fort Wayne area since the sugar bush is nearby. Most groups will arrive about 9:30 am and depart by 1:30 pm. Scheduling is on a first come, first served basis.

If you wish more information about Sugar Bush 2009, call Merry Lea at 260 799 5869 or contact Carol Good-Elliott, to schedule your group.

 

Booking for each sugaring season begins the previous September 1. The calendar fills quickly so don't delay.


For questions about this or other programs at Merry Lea, contact Paul Steury , Education Coordinator