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Indian Creek Nature Center teaches visitors about harvesting maple syrup
It's maple syrup time at Indian Creek Nature Center.
On Saturday, visitors learned about all the aspects that go into making the sticky-sweet topping. From tree identification to sap boiling, the visitors learned that real maple syrup is time-consuming yet rewarding process.
The groups learned about traditional and modern ways of making maple syrup, and then had a chance to tap a maple tree and sample its sap.
Annie Kregel (right edge of frame) holds up a jar of maple syrup that resembles the color of that made at Indian Creek Nature Center during 'Maple Syrup Time' at the center in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Groups learned about traditional and modern ways of making maple syrup, and then had a chance to tap a maple tree and sample its sap. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
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