It’s now that special time of year where temperatures are below freezing at night and above freezing during the day, creating the perfect conditions for naturalists and hobbyists alike to collect sap ...
Sugar maples won't be heading north anytime soon, despite climate change, according to a new study. Climate is an important factor in determining a plant species' growing zone. Some studies suggest ...
Around the world, maple trees are a popular choice for shade and color. All maples are Acer species, belonging to a group of deciduous trees that is actually fairly diverse, ranging from the tall ...
Native Americans and settlers have long tapped the sugar maple trees in the Duneland for sweet, sweet maple syrup. The Indiana Dunes National Park will celebrate the traditional practice of maple ...
Eight years ago, Vince Portelli tapped a sugar maple tree on his brother-in-law’s property, brought the sap back to his Bloomingdale home, watched a YouTube video on how to make syrup, boiled the sap ...