In-school 4-H Forestry Activities

Tapping a Maple Tree

 
Your 4-H Extension Agent has a lesson plan for tapping a maple tree that teaches the concept of vascular tissue in plants. Maple taps are provided free to educators.

Guidelines for tapping a Maple Tree

Picture of a Maple Tap

Background Information

From the Woods, Maple Syrup

A Tree and Its Parts

            Common Maple Trees Found in Virginia

                        Sugar Maple

                        Norway Maple

                        Red Maple

                        Silver Maple

                        Boxelder

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