Education - Magic in Maples - Program Assistant

Event Description:

Experience Nature in a Blink, a year-long series in which MetroParks offers opportunities throughout the year to appreciate fleeting natural occurrences.

Explore your MetroPark after dark with a night hike to reveal the magic maple trees use to create their liquid treasure. Follow the journey of maple syrup from tap to table and discover mysteries usually hidden in the daylight. Warm up by the fire while sampling maple-inspired recipes and making your own maple memories.

Task:

Lead/assist activity stations about the processing of sap to syrup (may include an evaporator, grading syrup, and serving food samples).   

  • Saturday. February 14th, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Timberman Ridge MetroPark (1976 Timberman Rd, Hamilton OH 45013)

Weather: 

We will work through light rain and snow but cancel for thunderstorms or severe weather.  please check the forecast to ensure you all bring the necessary items and wear the proper clothing.

 

Accommodations: 

The MetroParks may provide accommodation to volunteer project participants depending on the nature of the tasks. Any request must be sent directly to the Manager of Volunteer Resources at least two days before the project begins

Schedule Summary

This activity has the following schedule


Date Start Time End Time
Saturday, February 14, 2026 6:00 PM 9:30 PM