Learning about the art of maple sugaring, when the sap from trees is collected to make syrup while on a hike, a cooking demonstration, and a tasting Saturday at Robinson Nature Center.

OK, maybe you'll see some flannel, but here, the art of sugaring is more like a science. I think a lot of people look at maple syrup and they think of table syrup. They think of corn syrup.

RODNEY — Participants braved the bitter cold temperatures Feb. 8 to learn more about backyard syrup making at the Mecosta ...