Monadnock Localvore Wprkshop:

Backyard Maple Sugaring,

Grand Monadnock Maple Farm

Sunday, October 19th, 1 - 3 pm

Nothing is better than the sweet smell of maple syrup boiling away in a sugar house. Join in a talk on how to start your own backyard sugaring operation. Learn more about a tubing and vacuum system, a high-tech Reverse Osmosis machine, the stainless steel syrup pans and a top of the line filtering system.

Jillian and Jonathan Miner have been sugaring on their family's 90 acre wood for 4 years. It has been a life-long passion for Jon, as he first started boiling syrup when he was 5 years old. Along with producing maple syrup, Jillian has perfected maple candy and maple cream. They take pride in their healthy trees and top quality maple products. Contact Jillian at (603) 933-0832.

This workshop will take place both inside and outdoors. It will be held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly - the plan is to walk a little way into the woods to get a close-up demo of the vacuum line system.

FROM THE WEST:  Take 101 EAST from Keene through Marlborough. Make a LEFT TURN onto Chesham Rd, just after Audrey’s Restaurant at the Dublin – Marlborough Town Line.

FROM THE EAST: Take 101 WEST from Peterborough through Dublin, past Dublin Lake and Howe’s Reservoir.   Make a RIGHT TURN onto Chesham Rd.  Chesham Road is just before Audrey’s Restaurant at the Dublin – Marlborough Town Line.

Proceed on Chesham Road into Chesham Village.  At 1.5 miles from Rt. 101 on the left you will see the brick Wells Memorial School, just a bit further is Chesham Depot, an old gray train depot (tracks long gone) with green trim. At this intersection, GO STRAIGHT onto Breed Road towards Nelson. Continue straight past the “Wellscroft Farm” sign. About a quarter mile on your left is our Sugar House with a green roof – it is the first driveway on the left. 

Sliding Scale Donation of $5 - $15. Registration is appreciated.

The Monadnock Localvore Project is a Community Partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center, the Cheshire County Conservation District and countless volunteers. Visit us on the web at www.Localvore.org or www.Facebook.com/MonadnockLocalvore.