Tree tapping

Learn how to tap a maple tree right in the backyard with just a few basic supplies for delicious homegrown maple syrup.

Making your own maple syrup is a fun and rewarding activity for any homesteader or outdoor enthusiast. It’s a great way to enjoy the natural sweetness of trees and learn more about nature’s cycles. This guide is designed for anyone interested in tapping trees on a small, homestead scale—not necessarily for commercial use. Here, you'll find practical tips, the types of trees you can tap, and what to expect from the process.

Did you know you can make birch syrup? Read on to learn about birch sap harvest for syrup and other birch sap uses.

Many tree species are full of sap ready to be tapped for syrup. In fact, you may have one in your own backyard, including maple and birch.

Step by step how to tap a maple tree, to collect sap that you can then make into delicious maple syrup.

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Get your hats and gloves on this weekend because it is Maple Sugaring time at Kensignton Metro Park! It is fascinating to learn how they extract maple sap from maple trees and turn it into syrup! It is a must see while you are in Michigan. We have attended the tour at Kensington Metro Park, but there are […]