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Maple Sugarin’ Festival

Maple Sugarin’ Festival

Maple Sugarin’ Festival 2025

Saturday, March 15th
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$5 per person | Children 2 & under: Free
Members will receive an exclusive Maple Sugarin’ Pin!

Presented by CG Schmidt

The fifth season is here- the Maple Sugarin’ Season! Bring your families, bring your friends to celebrate this sappy gift from the trees at Riveredge’s annual Maple Sugarin’ Festival on March 15th!

Choose your adventure as you hike the trails where you can visit the Sapsucker Cafe, trade nature items for maple candies, observe various means of syrup production through history, complete a sappy scavenger hunt, and create a nature-based craft. Upon arrival at the Sugarbush House, enjoy live music while you sip Riveredge Apple Cider, or beer for the adults, and taste the Riveredge special- pancakes & pickles! You’ll learn just how sap is made into golden & sweet maple syrup.

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What to Expect: You can look forward to activities like:
– Live Music from Josh Ammons 1-3pm
– Tree Tappin’ Trading Post
– Maple Legends, Stories, and Songs
– Try-it-Yourself Tree Tappin’
– Crafting with Natural Materials
– Evaporator Demonstration
– Delicious Treats! A pancake & pickle in syrup is provided with your registration. Additional pancakes will be available for purchase, as well as… Hot chocolate, Specialty Maple Sugar Coffee, Beer, Sap Tea, and Popcorn.

Parking and Check-in: Parking will be at Newburg Fireman’s Park, and two bus shuttles will be running. There will be spots reserved for those with limited mobility at the Visitor Center. Check-in or register at the Riveredge Visitor Center.

Timing: The event runs from 12-4pm on Saturday March 15th, come and go as you please! Live music at the Sugarbush House from 1-3pm.

Accessibility: We will have accessible parking reserved at the Visitor Center. Riveredge also has an all-terrain wheelchair available to reserve for the event at no cost! Learn more or reserve a wheelchair here.

Weather: Riveredge events run rain, snow, or shine!

Per NOAA as of 5pm 3/14, “A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.”

Trail Conditions: Due to forecast wind gusts up to 50 mph, forested trails are closed. A shuttle is provided. Hike at your own risk.

Expect the ground to be muddy and wear appropriate footwear. Layers in anticipation of rain are recommended. Event activities are both indoor and outdoor.

*Extra pancake tickets will be available for $1, cash & Venmo in the pancake line, credit card at concessions. For an all-you-can-eat pancake experience, check out the Pancake Breakfast on March 29th and 30th.

Pre-register by March 14 at 4:00 pm or register at the event. Pre-registration is highly recommended so Riveredge can prepare enough pancakes, syrup, exclusive maple sugarin’ pins for members, and other supplies for everyone to enjoy. Happy sugarin’ season!

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2 young kids and 3 adults tap a maple tree in the snowy Riveredge Sugarbush
a table with many small tree cookies with maple leaf shapes burned onto them. A blacksmith stands behind the table with trees in the background

questions?

If you have questions or need more information about the Maple Sugarin’ Festival, please contact Alina Prahl at aprahl@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.

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The Maple Sugarin’ Festival is sponsored by:

STEVE AND TERRY JOHNSON FUND

5 CORNERS STORAGE

March 15 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Newburg Fireman’s Park

508 Main St.
Newburg, WI 53060 United States

From Sap to Syrup

February 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

From Sap to Syrup

Maple sugaring on a small scale is a great way to welcome spring! Join Riveredge staff to see the sugaring process from beginning to end. Learn how to identify and tap a maple; collect and boil down the sap; and how to finish off and bottle the syrup.

Ages 18+
Members: $15 | Non-members: $25

Pre-registration required by February 14 at 12:00 pm (noon).

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*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.

Members:

Follow the instructions using the button below to login to your member account for member discounts on programs and events. You can use this login to check your membership status, see your expiration date, and renew your membership as well.

If you don’t see the member price after logging in, need help checking your membership status, or you are unsure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.

To become a member, click here

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February 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Family Tapping

February 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Family Tapping

Help us prepare for the sugarin’ season by tapping the maple trees in Riveredge’s sugarbush. We need people to drill the holes, tap in the spiles and hang the buckets. When it’s maple sugarin’ time, spring can’t be far behind!

All ages welcome! | Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult (ages 12+): $5 | Member Child (under 12): $3
Non-member Adult (ages 12+): $10 | Non-member Child (under 12): $5

Pre-register by February 14 at 12:00 pm (noon) or register at the program if spots are available.

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*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.


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Members:

Follow the instructions using the button below to login to your member account for member discounts on programs and events. You can use this login to check your membership status, see your expiration date, and renew your membership as well.

If you don’t see the member price after logging in, need help checking your membership status, or you are unsure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.

To become a member, click here

How to Register as a Member
Cancellation Policies

February 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

Youth & Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

Saturday, March 8
9:30 am – 11:00 am FULL | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm FULL
For scouts and youth ages 4+

Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H groups, and youth organizations of all kinds are invited to a sweet adventure at Riveredge Nature Center! This 1.5-hour program is designed for young people to delve into the fascinating world of maple syrup production. Participants will witness the enchanting process from tapping maple trees to the final amber product during a naturalist-guided hiking tour of the Riveredge sugarbush.

Engage in hands-on activities such as identifying maples, tapping trees, and experiencing the magic of sap turning to syrup. Our knowledgeable guides will share the history and science behind maple sugaring, making this experience both educational and delicious. Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and tastes of this traditional practice, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and its sweet bounty. Take part in a time-honored Riveredge tradition- a pancake & pickle, topped with maple syrup produced by the trees you’ve just visited. Don’t miss out on this sticky, sweet adventure that promises to leave everyone with a lasting, maple-flavored memory!

$50 per 5-10 youth
$75 per 11-15 youth
$100 per 16-20 youth
$125 per 21-25 youth (please contact Alina Prahl before registering)

One chaperone per 10 youth required and included. Additional adults go towards the group count. If your group is larger than 25 youth or additional adults, please register for more than 1 group. The maximum number of youth per session is 75 (3 groups of 25).

Pre-registration is required by February 28 at 12:00 pm (noon). Use the buttons below to register for your preferred time.

9:30 am – 11:00 am FULL
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm FULL

Any other questions?

If you have questions or need more information about Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day, please contact Alina Prahl at aprahl@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.

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tapped maple trees with blue sap bags hanging on them
3 kids tapping a maple tree in winter with the help of 2 adults
close up of 2 Riveredge maple syrup bottles

March 8 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Family Tapping

February 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Family Tapping

Help us prepare for the sugarin’ season by tapping the maple trees in Riveredge’s sugarbush. We need people to drill the holes, tap in the spiles and hang the buckets. When it’s maple sugarin’ time, spring can’t be far behind!

For ages 5+ (younger siblings welcome to tag along!)

Member Adult (12+): $5 | Non-member Adult (12+): $10
Member Child (5-11): $3 | Non-member Child (5-11): $5

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-register by February 23 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.

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  • Registration

    For Ages 5+
    Younger siblings welcome to tag along!
    See prices above

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  • FREE Outdoor All-terrain Wheelchairs Available

    For kids and adults
    Through Access Ability Wisconsin

    Learn More or Reserve a Wheelchair!


  • More Events

    Explore other upcoming events!

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Members:

If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.

To become a member, click here

Cancellation Policies

February 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

From Sap to Syrup

February 24 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

From Sap to Syrup

Maple sugaring on a small scale is a great way to welcome spring! Join Riveredge staff to see the sugaring process from beginning to end. Learn how to identify and tap a maple; collect and boil down the sap; and how to finish off and bottle the syrup.

Ages 18+

Members: $15 | Non-members: $25

Pre-registration required by February 23 at 12:00 pm (noon)

Register Here

Members:

If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.

To become a member, click here

Cancellation Policies

February 24, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

From Sap to Syrup

February 25 9:30 am – 11:30 am

From Sap to Syrup

Maple sugaring on a small scale is a great way to welcome spring! Join Riveredge staff to see the sugaring process from beginning to end. Learn how to identify and tap a maple; collect and boil down the sap; and how to finish off and bottle the syrup.

Ages 18+

All Access Member: $10 | Trail Pass Member: $15 | Non-member: $25

Registration closes February 24 at 11:59 pm

Register Here

  • Registration

    Ages 18+
    All Access Member: $10
    Trail Pass Member: $15
    Non-member: $25

    Register Here

  • Become a Member

    Take advantage of member benefits and discounts!

    Join Now

  • More Events

    Explore other upcoming events!

    Event Calendar

February 25, 2023 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

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