Maple Tapping – February 22 (rain date Feb 28) – 12pm – 2pm

Come hear the first drops of sap plink into the bucket! At a time of year when plants appear asleep, come learn about all the life happening below the surface. We’ll learn how to tap a tree to collect sap, discuss what we know (and don’t) about how maple syrup works, and reflect on what this tradition has meant to different peoples— and what we want it to mean to us.

Parking and Location

Use these coordinates to find our exact spot on the Greenway: Location – The closest parking to the site is at 90 Salmon Street, which is right next to the Greenway and about a quarter mile from the site. We will have signs directing you from 90 Salmon to find the maple tappers. You can also park at Merino Park and walk over the bridge to find us.

Accessibility

This site is accessible to anyone who can use the bike path. There are no bathrooms on site, the closest public bathroom is a 10 minute walk away. This is a family-friendly event, kids are welcome with a parent or guardian present. Water and snacks will be provided. Event leaders are bilingual and this event is accessible to English and Spanish speakers. This event requires low physical strain/difficulty.

Part of our ~Maple Tapping on the Woonasquatucket Series~

You are invited to join us in shaping a new tradition on the Woonasquatucket River: maple syrup making! This practice, first developed and still practiced by the Indigenous peoples of this region, offers us an opportunity to connect with the gifts that trees offer, and act on our responsibility to care for them in return. This is a three-part series; feel free to join for as many as you’d like

• Maple Tapping, February 22 [12pm-2pm]
• Forest Care Day, March 7 [11am-1pm]
• Maple Sap Boil Day, March 21 [6am-3pm]

Join WRWC in celebrating and shaping a new tradition on the Woonasquatucket River: connecting with the gifts of trees while caring for them responsibly.

This event is part of our Nuestros Bosques Event Series, a program that offers hands-on outdoor learning and stewardship opportunities for local residents. Participants explore local forests, care for trees, and learn how to nurture urban and natural green spaces while connecting with their community and environment.