With over 73,000 tree species existing in the world ... While this species is widely used for maple syrup, it can also be used in a survival setting, particularly when it comes to shelter.

Learning about the art of maple sugaring, when the sap from trees is collected to make syrup while on a hike, a cooking demonstration, and a tasting Saturday at Robinson Nature Center.

Do the bulk of Japanese maple pruning in the late winter ... free from foliage also allows you to see the tree’s structure and more easily identify the best places to make cuts.