MIDDLETOWN — We are lucky to have so many great forested trails in and around Middletown, and though they are mainly deciduous trees that senesce, or lose their leaves annually, there are still lots ...

A sign promoting the maple sugaring demonstration at Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham on Saturday, January 28, 2023.Get Photo Mindy Schmitt, senior naturalist, leads an educational talk ...

Environmental Educator, Tracey Gelner gives an overview of the history of maple sugaring. Robinson Nature Center hosted its first-ever maple sugaring and syrup tasting event. Participants hiked to ...

Scientists from the Harvard Forest and the Wuhan Botanical Garden have identified several species of maple trees as potential foundation species in Chinese and North American forests, according to a ...

When adding a new tree to your backyard, there’s much to consider. How much space will it take up? How much shade will it cast? Is it deciduous or evergreen? Initially, how much maintenance will it ...

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Learning about the art of maple sugaring, when the sap from trees is collected to make syrup while on a hike, a cooking demonstration, and a tasting Saturday at Robinson Nature Center. Lead ...