Maple Magic 2026 at Irvine Nature Center

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Event Series: MAPLE MAGIC 2026
MAPLE MAGIC 2026
February 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free – $8

It may sound sappy, but there’s magic in our trees at this time of year! Join Irvine’s naturalists for an outdoor hike-n-learn in great taste. Learn how to identify maple trees and why this is peak season for collecting sap. Practice using a hand drill to experience how trees are tapped, check buckets for sap and see how the sticky fluid is converted into syrup over fires and an evaporator. You’ll even get a taste of this liquid gold as a reward for all the hard work. This event is great for the entire family.

Multiple Sessions offered:
Sunday, February 8th, 10:00-11:30AM
Sunday, February 8th, 1:00-2:30PM
Saturday, February 14th, 10:00-11:30AM
Saturday, February 14th, 1:00-2:30PM
Saturday, February 28th, 9:00-11:30AM **MEMBERS ONLY Pancake Breakfast**

Cost: $8 (children under 3 are free)
Limited space available, pre-registration encouraged.