About this event
Ever wonder how maple syrup is made? From steel buckets and oxen-drawn wagons to the advanced technology used today, maple syrup production has changed considerably over time. But one thing has remained constant – maple trees and their sweet sap. Join Steve to learn about the history, production, and biology of maple sugaring. We'll also discuss the maples found in the collections of the U.S. Botanic Garden and the U.S. National Arboretum.
Please note: This program is being offered in collaboration with the United States National Arboretum.
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Hosted by
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Team member
Emily Hestness Education Specialist @ U.S. Botanic GardenT
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Team member
Grace Anderson (she/her) Education Specialist - Science Educator @ United States Botanic GardenT
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Guest speaker
Joseph Meny Curator, Gotelli Conifer Collection, Fir Collection and Maple Collection of USNA @ U.S. National ArboretumG
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Guest speaker
Piper Zettel Horticulturist, Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit @ United States National ArboretumG
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Guest speaker
Steve Roberge Extension Specialist, Forest Resources @ University of New Hampshire Cooperative ExtensionG
Steve is a licensed forester & sugar maker. He has worked for UNH Cooperative Extension for 16 years. He has a B.S. in Forest Science from the University of New Hampshire & a Masters of Forest Science from Yale University. At home Steve tends to 750 maple trees that he & his family tap each spring.
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Guest speaker
Kevin Conrad Curator, Woody Landscape Plants Germplasm Repository @ U.S. National ArboretumG
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