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Tapping is when you drill a hole into the tree no deeper than 1.5 inches. You want to tap trees in early spring and when the temperatures are above freezing to prevent damage to the tree.

Especially, because you can only tap maple trees for a couple of weeks in the spring. Doug Hoffbauer, the co-owner of farmer Doug, said inconsistent weather temperatures, impact the tapping process.

Tree-tapping, or maple sugaring, can be an enjoyable activity for people of all ages. Mass Audubon and the Natick Community Organic Farm are among the organizations offering tours and ...

That’s when it’s time. Vern Northrup lets nature tell him when it’s time to tap maple trees on his family’s 35-acre sugarbush in Carlton County. And right now it’s prime time.

In Wisconsin, there are more than 2.2 billion maple trees that are at least 4½ feet tall, according to the Department of Natural Resources, with more than 863 million sugar maples.

The annual Somerset County Maple Producers' Association tree-tapping ceremony is at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at Baer Bros. Maple Camp, 245 Appy Acres Road, Somerset. The camp is owned by Mike and Sherry Lynch.

HANCOCK, Iowa — The 31st annual Maple Tree Tap happened in Hancock, Iowa. Participants were able to celebrate with a little bit of sweetness by trying fresh maple syrup. During the event ...

But tapping into a public tree, such as trees along city streets and in parks, is illegal, Ann Arbor officials say. “It is illegal to tap any public tree, which would include street trees.

This year’s New York State Maple Weekend will include a free tree-tapping event hosted by 42 North. The family-friendly event – in partnership with Erie County Parks – will be held on ...

Tapping is when you drill a hole into the tree no deeper than 1.5 inches. You want to tap trees in early spring and when the temperatures are above freezing to prevent damage to the tree.