Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Register all adults and children 3 and over. This event is expected to sell out!
Intended Audience: This program is designed for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 21 and up must present an ID to partake in alcoholic beverages.
Program Description: Revel in the magic of maple season! Sample maple beer, collect sap in the sugarbush, and join in games and activities that are sure to be fun for all ages. Highlights of this event will include:
- Taste maple syrup that is still warm from the evaporator.
- Enjoy an alcoholic beverage or sample a local beer made exclusively with Cincinnati Nature Center maple syrup. (Bring your ID to enjoy adult beverages, please!)
- Delight in tasty treats infused with maple syrup.
- Join in games and activities that tell the tale of syrup making.
- Stroll through the sugarbush and get up close and personal with our treasured grove of sugar maples.
- Enjoy lunch from a food truck as you take in the event.
Note: Some food and beverage samples will be available with additional food and drink available for purchase. Cash and credit cards will both be accepted for purchases.
Where to Meet: Please meet at Krippendorf Lodge at our Rowe Woods location (4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH 45150).
Cost: Adult $20; child $6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this event be held outdoors?
- Yes! This event will be held almost entirely outdoors. Please bundle up and be prepared for the unpredictable February weather.
Can I bring my dog?
- No. Service animals only, please.
What ages is the event appropriate for?
- This event is fun for all ages. Bring the whole family to enjoy this special time of year! Only adults 21 years and older can enjoy the adult beverages.
Do I have to stay the whole time?
- No. This event is open-house style. You may come any time after 1 pm. There will be plenty to do, so you are free to enjoy the experience at your own pace.
Is the trail difficult?
- No. Most of this event will take place on flat, even ground. There will be optional activities in the sugarbush which will involve a short hike on easily navigable terrain. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.
Do I have to purchase a ticket?
- Yes. Preregistration is required. We expect this event to sell out; reserve your tickets early!
Will there be parking at this event?
- Yes. Parking at the Nature Center is always free. Please keep in mind, Cincinnati Nature Center will be open to the public on these days. On nice winter days, we experience large crowds. You may have to park in an alternate lot and take a short walk to where the event takes place.
Can I explore other areas of the Nature Center outside of where the program will take place?
- Yes! The ticket for this event includes daily admission to the Nature Center. We would love it if you enjoyed other parts of our property. Be advised, the Nature Center closes at 6 pm in February, so all guests are expected to leave the property by this time.
Will there be bathrooms on site?
- Yes. There are several restroom facilities on site.