From Sap to Syrup - Katie Chapman (3 programs)

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2019
End Date
October 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Jackson
Jackson
Project Overview

Making maple syrup is a fun Minnesota tradition enjoyed by many over the years. Learn how trees are identified and tapped, the cultural background of maple syruping and how to create delicious maple syrup. Taste tests will be offered!

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2082 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150
Other Funds Leveraged
$250
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Learn the history of syruping in Minnesota. Learn how to tap trees, collect sap, boil off maple syrup. Participant evaluation and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Learned about the trees and how sap is made. "Awesome program! I learned about the history in Minnesota of making syrup.", "Very informative. I learned the process of collecting and making syrup.", "I learned a lot about maple trees and syrup."

Source of Additional Funds

Lakefield Standard, Tri County News, KKOJ Radio, Jackson County Pilot

Project Manager
First Name
Michele
Last Name
Leininger
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
director@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200