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Janis Slutsky shares a
sense of fun and her
expertise when you
Rent-A-Naturalist at
Schiff Nature Preserve.
Photo by Sara Catherine Lichon
Maple Grove. Dozens of maple trees towered over us, all connected by a tube tapping them for sap. Schiff brought their maple
syrup making program back eight years ago. The syrup is auctioned off at fundraisers and used in their annual farm-to-table
dinner.
The sun was setting, turning the sky and clouds a lovely mandarin orange color. A chill began settling in the air, and remnants
of snow could be seen on the other side of the stream.