We didn’t tap this tree this year, so imagine my surprise when I spotted this sappy icicle that had formed on the trunk! It looks to me like it got injured by a lightning strike. Any other ideas?

#maple #MapleTapping #lightning #TreeScrolling #forestry #TreeCare #NewEngland

#MapleSyrup update! This is what I collected this morning. That grey bucket is five gallons, for scale. I think it’s just over 2 gallons of actual #sap.

I’m told some folks toss out the ice, but when I eat it it tastes sweet to me, so I always just put it all in there.

Are you #tapping #trees this year?

#EatLocal #FoodForest #ForestFood #NativeFoods #WildFoods #MapleTapping #SugarMaple #SugarSeason