Local Maple trees tapped for sap Published on March 16, 2013 Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print Annie Doerr, left, laughs as her fellow volunteer Colleen Nagel jokingly demonstrates the width of a Maple tree that is sufficient to tap it for sap. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Jason Phillips, of Sylvania, left, takes a stroll with his daughter, Aubree, 2, in between educational stations. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Sophia Jewell, 5, center right, lifts her hand to test the heat of a Maple sap evaporator. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Visitors gather around a Maple sap evaporator to learn about the syrup-making process. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Tony Take, of South Toledo, center, holds his daughter Naomi, 1, as they listen to Bob Schell, of Swanton, left, talk about the Maple-syrup-making process. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Locally-made Maple syrup sits for sale. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Maureen Schell, of Swanton, left, talks about various forms of sugar with visitors. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Johanna Neugesbauer, of Sylvania, stirs a vat of boiling Maple sap as volunteer Debbie Haubert, right, explains the refining process. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Tammy Spillis, of Napoleon, explains a Maple sap tap created from carved bone during a demonstration of Algonquin sap refining techniques. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Tammy Spillis, of Napoleon, laughs as she discusses her demonstration of Algonquin Maple sap refining techniques. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Tammy Spillis, of Napoleon, uses tools made from bone to lower a heated rock into a carved bowl of Maple sap for cooking. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Tammy Spillis, of Napoleon, watches the heated rock she has just dropped in a bowl of Maple sap for cooking purposes during a demonstration of Algonquin sap refining techniques THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Jayson Teal, 7, of South Toledo, tries his hand at hatchet throwing. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Related Items maple syrup ,Olander Park Recommended for you Click to comment