Somerville Maple Syrup Project
Every winter, with our partners at the Community Growing Center, the Somerville Public Schools, and Tufts University, Groundwork Somerville taps local maple trees and collects the sap. Simultaneously, GWS staff and community volunteers teach a four-week arts and science curriculum to second and third graders at several public schools. The season culminates with a spectacular two-day boil-down event held at the Somerville Community Growing Center. Metal shop students from Somerville High made the evaporator pan and maintain all the equipment each year. The syrup is used at local pancake breakfasts, given as thank-you gifts to community partners, and sold at the GWS stand at the Union Square Farmers’ Market.
See the recent coverage of the Maple Syrup Project on WBUR Radio and in the Somerville Journal!
This year’s event will take place on Friday, March 12th for elementary school students.
The public event is on Saturday, March 13th from 10am-4pm at the Somerville Community Growing Center (22 Vinal Ave). Please stop by for a day of non-stop fun!
