Maple Syrup Hike - Hike with Yuh

PLEASE NOTE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES HAVE ASKED TO RESCHEDULE UNTIL THURSDAY MARCH 11TH! WITH THE MELTING OF SNOW TODAY THE TRAILS ARE VERY WET AND WITH THE COOL NIGHT THEY EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE ICY TOMORROW.

Maple Syrup Hike at Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve:
Learn the "sweet science" behind how trees make sap, and how the Forest Preserves staff turns that sap into real maple syrup as you hike along with Environmental Education Manager, Alyssa Firkus. We’ll meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Welcome Center at Ryerson Woods at 9:30am on Thursday, March 11. The parking lot is at the very end of the Preserve entrance trail…head straight until you can’t go any farther.

Alyssa will also share interesting facts about the nature of trees and beautiful Ryerson Woods as it transitions to spring. The hike will be about 45 minutes, and please be sure to wear sturdy, waterproof boots since the trails will likely be very wet and muddy. Also, please wear a face mask and social distance during the hike.

 Lake County Forest Preserves is offering this special event for LFIC members free of charge. Normally there is a participation fee. LFIC is pleased to be able to offer this unique opportunity to our members. Due to Covid-19 there is a limit of 8 participants so make sure to sign up fast. If you cannot make it please make sure to let us know so someone else can have a chance of this special event.

For questions email msyuh@aol.com