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Maple Tree Hike At Fairfax SRA, March 6

Last updated on Thursday, February 18, 2016

(FAIRFAX SRA) - Learn all there is to know about maple trees during a two-hour hike at Fairfax State Recreation Area on Sunday, March 6.

The hike starts at 2 p.m. Participants will learn about maple identification, legends and superstitions, and see a demonstration on how to tap a maple tree for its sap. The hike ends with sampling of maple sugar and different types of maple syrup.

The program is limited to 20 people and costs $5 per person.

Advance registration is required by March 1 at bit.ly/mapletree2016.

For more information, contact Monroe Lake naturalist Jill Vance at jvance@dnr.IN.gov or (812) 837-9967.

Property entrance is free during winter.

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