Maple Season is upon us: Come join the club at a most interesting event on April 18th at 10 am.

NYFOA members Eric and Eleanor Randall will be graciously opening up their homestead to give us a sneak peek into the world of maple syrup production. It has been a very interesting winter(?) and sap flow started extremely early. Our hosts not only will show us the process but will allow us to sample some of the product at a pancake brunch.

But wait, there’s more. Eric has volunteered to show us the different varieties of maple on his property. He has researched these trees for a large number of years and attempted to identify and cultivate trees of exceptional sugar content in their sap.

Not enough? We will also be hosting a “stump the experts” tree identification session. Bring your
buds, bark and branches for identification. The event starts at 10 am. There will be a short woods walk followed by breakfast/brunch. NYFOA will provide pancakes with maple syrup, sausages and apple sauce. They will also provide plates, cutlery, and napkins. Bring your coffee mug and lawn chair. If you have a hand magnifying lens bring it along as well.

Dress for the weather, which can be quite fickle this time of year.

Eric and Eleanor Randall
10307 Smithley Road
Alexander, NY 14005