Maple syrup season is upon us! In parts 1 and 2 of this series we described how to prepare for the season, what equipment you’ll need, and how to tap your trees and begin boiling the sap. This post describes the finals stages of boiling and bottling maple syrup. At this stage you’ll have collected...
Maple syrup season is just a few weeks away! In part one of this series we described how to prepare for the season and what equipment you’ll need, and in this post we describe how to tap your trees and boil the sap. Look out for the final post in a few weeks where we...
Maple syrup season could be just a few weeks away! Once daytime temperatures start to creep above 0’C, the sap in maple trees starts flowing. In Haliburton Forest, the maple syrup season lasts for 2-10 weeks, anywhere between the end of February through to the beginning of May. We tap the trees a few days...
Have you noticed a patchy-red fungus growing on the bark of American beech trees, or tiny white specks stuck to the bark? This is beech bark disease. To look at, it can be beautiful, but in our forests it is deadly. The white specks on the bark are the by-products (aka poop) of the beech...
You want an amazing winter adventure that both you and your partner can enjoy, keeps the kids amused, and gets you all away from your screens for a bit. But you need it to be easy – just pack and go. No hassles. When it comes to Ontario dog sledding, Haliburton Forest takes care of...
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You finally have some time off. You want to pack up, and head out in search of the perfect snowmobile trails for a winter adventure. Are you imagining fresh powder? Powered by WPeMatico
Working long hours, plus lessons and activities for the kids, it feels like you never stop. You need a winter getaway solution that works for everyone, but you and your spouse don’t really have time to plan anything. Between work and parenting, you feel maxed out. Powered by WPeMatico