Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
South Central Region Headquarters - Madison
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd Fitchburg, WI 53711
Phone: (608) 275-3266 TDD: (608) 275-3231
For Release: February 28, 2005
Contact(s): Derek Duane, MacKenzie Center, Poynette: 608-635-8100
Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers: First Tapping Event At Mackenzie Center
POYNETTE – The Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and the Friends of MacKenzie Center, will be hosting the annual ‘first tapping event’ at the Center starting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
“This event doesn’t typically take place this far south because most maple syrup producers are located in the northern half of the state where sugar maple trees are more abundant,” noted MacKenzie Center supervisor Derek Duane.
‘First tapping’ signals the official beginning of the state’s maple syrup season. Wisconsin is the third largest producer of maple syrup in the United States. The Maple Queen, along with Alice in Dairyland, will be on hand to assist with tapping the tree.
The public is invited to witness the first tapping ceremony which will take place near the main parking lot in an easily accessible location.
The MacKenzie Center is located two miles east of Poynette on County Highway CS. Watch for the large DNR sign and then follow the large, green maple leaves to the parking area.
SOURCE:
The Official Internet site for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/...022805scr4.htm
