EXPERIENCE SPRAGUE'S MAPLE FARMS FOR YOUR EDUCATIONAL TOUR
Sprague's Maple Farms is pleased to offer your class a tour of the maple syrup production facilities here in Portville, NY. We have two production tours for you to choose from. Our tours are generally geared for approximately 20 students.
Tour involves a considerable amount of time outdoors. Both tours give an age appropriate, detailed discussion of the process of making syrup and students will come away with a better understanding of how syrup gets from the tree to the table. In addition to being able to choose the type of tour you would like your students to have, you also have two breakfast selections.
At the end of your visit here each student will be given a gift certificate for a free Patty-Cake breakfast, redeemable at a future visit.
However, Sprague's reserves the right to alter the tour due to weather conditions as the Sugarbush
Please contact us for further details to schedule your tour.
WHAT TOUR IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
SUGARBUSH TOUR
Weather permitting, this tour includes a short walk into the woods to get a hands on view of maple syrup production. Students will be able to observe tree tapping demonstrations along with the process of turning sap into syrup at our authentic sugarhouse. The tour will then proceed to the main production facility and restaurant where they will have a short tour of the main facility. Students should dress warmly and wear appropriate footwear for this tour. You should allow approximately 1 hour for this event. This tour is not recommended for handicapped individuals. Tour only cost - $2.00
FACILITY TOUR
This tour begins at our sugarbush where students will be able to view tree tapping and sap flow production. Also included will be a brief presentation of forest management. The Tour will then proceed directly to the main production facility where each group will view the process of maple syrup production using our state-of-the-art production equipment. Tour takes about an hour. Tour only cost - $2.00
TOUR & BREAKFAST PACKAGE 1
(Recommended for pre-K thru
3rd Grade)
Choice of Sugarbush or Facility Tours. Breakfast- Buttermilk pancake, maple-cinnamon applesauce, and choice of milk or hot chocolate. Price includes gratuity and coupon for free Patty-Cake breakfast on their next visit - $4.00 per person.
TOUR & BREAKFAST PACKAGE 2
(Recommended for 4th Grade & Up)
Choice of Sugarbush or Facility Tours. Breakfast- 2 Buttermilk pancakes, Sprague's own recipe maple sausage patty, and choice of milk or hot chocolate. Price includes gratuity and a coupon for a free Patty-Cake breakfast on their next visit -
$4.50 per person
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
It has long been an interest of Sprague's Maple Farms to be able to present an educational experience that portrays the traditions and history of the maple syrup industry. On each tour we will make every effort to cover the following educational topics and will adapt the lessons to the age group:
1. Geography - focusing on the regions of maple syrup production
2. Forestry
~ a. Tree identification
~ b. Forest management
3. Physiology of sap production
~ a. Tree structure
~ b. Demonstration of tapping techniques
~ c. Temperature changes as they relate to sap collection
4. History
~ a. Covers from Native Americans to early settlers to present day usage.
~ b. Evolution of methods
5. Sugarhouse
~ a. Evaporators
~ b. Boiling temperatures (ie. water vs syrup)
~ c. Grading of syrup
~ d. Maple products - physical changes from sap to end product
~ e. Bottling
If you are interested in booking a tour with us call us at (716) 933-6637 and ask for Reservations.
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