It's Maple Syrup Time

In Central New York, one of the signs of spring is maple syrup time. The Beaver Lake staff has prepared extensive programming centered around the year's "first harvest" including a demonstration sugarbush with six different stations to introduce visitors to the heritage of maple sugaring as well as an opportunity to sample the fruits of photosynthesis. The sugarbush will be open to the public and staffed with knowledgeable interpreters every weekend in March.

In addition, the popular pancake breakfasts will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon beginning March 7 each Saturday in March. Depending on the appetite, breakfast costs will range from $3-$5 for a meal featuring pancakes, sausage, juice and a hot beverage. Maple goodies such as maple cream, maple candy, sapsuckers and syrup will be available to purchase from the Friends of Beaver Lake.