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National Maple Syrup Day-Intro to Maple Syrup

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Main Park Address: Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.

When

Dec. 17, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Aside from enjoying a breakfast worthy of real maple syrup today, now is a great time to get ready for maple syrup season in just a few weeks. Have you ever thought about making maple syrup at home? Are you simply curious about how maple syrup is made? We'll simplify the process from "tree to treat" and show you what you need to make and enjoy Virginia maple syrup, while we can. We'll be meeting inside the Meeting Facility for the presentation and seating is available.

Weather permitting, we'll kick off our "Sappy Saturday" maple syrup demonstrations in January.

Sap Bucket

Documents

howtomaplesyrup4.pdf

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-643-2500
Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov