Atharhacton* Maple Project
WHAT: A Fun and Educational Maple Sugaring Program for your organization!
~ tap a maple tree & collect sap ~ educational activities (math-science-cultural history-arts) ~ ~ songs and games ~ gratitude activity ~ maple snacks & pancake lunch finale ~
WHY: Inspire youth towards an understanding and love of their unique place's outdoor environment
WHERE: A sugar maple tree near your home base- we'll provide the tree location, access, and supplies
WHEN: 2020 programs are February 17 through March 13 or longer if weather permits. For reservations or questions about the programs use the contact information below.
The 2020 Maple Moon Festival is Saturday, February 29, 11am - 3pm (Foul Weather date is March 1)
Maple activities, pancakes, entertainment and singing, tree gratitude ceremony, talk by farmer/prison abolitionist Jalal Sabur of Sweet Freedom Farm and the Victory Bus project which provides transportation and farm fresh food to families visiting their incarcerated loved ones. Details below.
WHO: The project began in 2019 by participants in a Good Works Institute Fellowship, with Kingston Land Trust, Seed Song Center, and many area organizations. Add yours in 2020!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: email us to say "Yes! We'd like more information about 2020 programs!"
*Atharhacton is the Lenape name for the Kingston area. This project honors our native “first people” and one of their gifts to all future settlers: the wisdom, method, and gratitude for making Maple Sugar.
~ tap a maple tree & collect sap ~ educational activities (math-science-cultural history-arts) ~ ~ songs and games ~ gratitude activity ~ maple snacks & pancake lunch finale ~
WHY: Inspire youth towards an understanding and love of their unique place's outdoor environment
WHERE: A sugar maple tree near your home base- we'll provide the tree location, access, and supplies
WHEN: 2020 programs are February 17 through March 13 or longer if weather permits. For reservations or questions about the programs use the contact information below.
The 2020 Maple Moon Festival is Saturday, February 29, 11am - 3pm (Foul Weather date is March 1)
Maple activities, pancakes, entertainment and singing, tree gratitude ceremony, talk by farmer/prison abolitionist Jalal Sabur of Sweet Freedom Farm and the Victory Bus project which provides transportation and farm fresh food to families visiting their incarcerated loved ones. Details below.
WHO: The project began in 2019 by participants in a Good Works Institute Fellowship, with Kingston Land Trust, Seed Song Center, and many area organizations. Add yours in 2020!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: email us to say "Yes! We'd like more information about 2020 programs!"
*Atharhacton is the Lenape name for the Kingston area. This project honors our native “first people” and one of their gifts to all future settlers: the wisdom, method, and gratitude for making Maple Sugar.
