Sapsquatch is a is a small-scale sugarbush with about 400 taps. We produce a variety of maple products and offer educational events on the farm and at local schools. Come join us and share in this timeless tradition.

Our motto this year is “Tap Maples, not Marcellus.”Did you know that less than 2% of New York’s Sugar Maples are tapped? We envision a community where resources are harvested with only POSITIVE impacts to our health and environment. Sign the petition:

Coalition Letter Requesting Governor Paterson to withdraw the Department of Environmental Conservation's Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (dSGEIS) for Oil and Gas Mining -- CLICK HERE

Visit www.sapsquatch.com/apps/photos/ to see pictures from our 2009 season.

 

-- NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR 2010 –

Get your syrup! We sold out quick last year so order today – we can send a gift card and sapsquatch sticker to a recipient if you wish to order for a holiday gift.

 Much like a CSA, your purchase helps with our upfront costs for operating this season. Orders will be filled in the order received starting in March.

Click here to order.

We accept check, money order, and credit card through PayPal.

 

-- 2010 EVENTS --

 SUGARBUSH TOURS -- Every Saturday (2.27 thru 4.3) at 1:00pm

SUGAR MOON OPEN HOUSE 2.28.09 -- 11 am to 3 pm

NYS MAPLE WEEKEND 3.20 & 3.21 – 10am to 5pm

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-- PROGRAMS --

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

We can always use the help. Contact steve@workwithnature.net to get on the volunteer email list.

 

2010 APPRENTICESHIP

We are excited to offer this program including instruction in permaculture and sugarbush management through hands-on, experiential learning. Skills learnt include:

- GPS mapping and data collection

- Permaculture principles and design process

- Chainsaw safety and use

- Sugarbush management including laying lines, boiling, and finishing sap

- Teaching children and adults about sugaring history and lore

 Program hours are flexible and run from February 20 thru April 3.

 Apprenticeship applications are due FEBRUARY 1, 2010.

 Tuition: $250 fee includes materials and instruction.

 

SUGARING IN THE SCHOOLS

We will again be offering programs for local school groups, both in the classroom and during enrichment programs. Maple sugaring offers amazing opportunities to connect children to the outdoors while teaching lessons in local history, ecology, math, and agriculture.

CLICK HERE to see pictures and notes from all the fun we had last year.

 

TAP YOUR OWN SUGARBUSH

Sapsquatch is offering to help you set up your very own sugarbush this season - we can help you identify and tap trees, obtain the necessary gear, and boil your sap at home or at our sugarbush. Contact us for rates.