Southern Minneapolis and Southern Suburbs, Minnesota - Maple Syrup Farms.org

Looking for local maple syrup orchards and sugarworks in Southern Minneapolis and Southern Suburbs, Minnesota?  There are also listings for every other state, tours, festivals, syrup making demonstrations, history, facts, related events and fun!" Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in Southern Minneapolis and Southern Suburbs, Minnesota, sorted by county. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!  

Updates for December 2024

December - The new sapping season starts in late winter; typically from mid-March to mid-April in most maple-syrup producing areas, when temperatures are below freezing at night and above freezing during the day. Tours usually begin in early Spring! That's a great time to visit a maple sugar orchard or sugarworks and see a sugaring demonstration; watch them make maple syrup!

Where are Maple Syrup farms/orchards/sugarworks, etc.? Well, they're not in Hawaii or Florida, for sure. They are concentrated in the northeast and upper midwest in the US and the eastern half of Canada, even though maple trees do grow in the northwest. That's why the areas below (in states outside of the Northeast and Midwest) have no listings! Although, there is research to develop trees that can produce sap/syrup in warmed climates.

Maple Syrup listings, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Carver County

• Baylor Regional Park -
  9406 10775, County Rd 33, Norwood Young America, MN 55397
  FAMILY MAPLE SYRUP TOUR: A tour-and-taste program for families. All ages. April 2, 2024, 5:30pm-7pm, $10/pp. Registration required.
  MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL: Families can experience the process of maple syrup making from tapping to boiling during this program. All ages. April 6, 2024, 10am-1pm, $10/pp. Registration required.
• Lowry Nature Center -
  7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria, MN 55386
  LOWRY AT NIGHT: LAMPLIGHT MAPLE SYRUP: Explore the sugarbush after dark to learn about maple syruping. Dress for 90-minutes outdoors. Registration required. March 5, 2024, 6:30-8pm. $6/pp.
  MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL: Make maple sugar and syrup, watch a tree being tapped and learn about this tradition and stop by the Sugar Shack to taste the maple syrup. March 23, 2024, 1-rpm. $6. Register for staggered start times.
  LAURA INGALLS MAPLE SYRUPING: Listen to stories about Laura Ingalls tapping trees in the Big Woods. Then try it for yourself. Dress for messy, outdoor weather. Registration required. March 30, 2024, 1:30-2:30pm. $6/pp.
• Minnesota Landscape Arboretum -
  MacMillan Auditorium in the Oswald Visitor Center, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
  MAPLEFEST at the MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM includes an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast (with fresh maple syrup, of course) and, for Arb members, admission to the arboretum. Reservations required. March 23, 2024. Tickets $23/adult, $18/ages 11-15 and members, and $13/ages 3-10.
  

Dakota County

• Carpenter-St Croix Nature Center - Minnesota Campus Maple Syruping
  12805 St Croix Trail S, Hastings, MN 55033. Open: March 16 & 23, 2024. $8. 1pm-3pm.Pre-registration required, – Call 651-437-4359 or register and pay online HERE. Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 Welcome spring by joining the CNC staff in making maple
  MAPLE SYRUPING: Families will learn about trees as they hike to the “sugarbush”. Then tap maple trees and learn the process of turning sap into syrup, with a sample at the end. Dress for snow and mud.  Registration is required – Call 651-437-4359.
• Dodge Nature Center Maple Syruping - maple syruping demonstration
  Dodge Nature Center Farm Entrance 3, 1701 Charlton Street, West St. Paul, MN 55118. Open: Sat, March 23, 1pm to 2pm. Celebrate the return of spring by observing the process of turning tree sap into syrup. Watch a tree-tapping demonstration, collect sap, visit the evaporator, and sample some delicious maple syrup and sugar!($8/pp)(Pre-Registration Required)

Le Sueur County

McLeod County

Nicollet County

Ramsey County

• Harriet Alexander Nature Center Maple Syrup Tapping Time -
  2520 North Dale St., Roseville, MN. Open: Sat, March 23, 12pm to 4pm. Experience the maple syrup process from tree to table! Participate in a variety of hands-on activities and discover a little more about the science and history behind this sweet treat. Free drop-in event; come when you can and stay as long as you like. Maple syrup and treats will be available for purchase.  
  Volunteers needed, please call 651-792-7028.
• Tamarack Nature Center -
  5287 Otter Lake Rd. White Bear Township, MN 55110
  SAP TO SYRUP: Learn all about the process of tapping maple trees for syrup during a 45-minute guided tour. March 16 or 23, 2024; noon-3pm. $7/pp & Registration is required for staggered start times.

Rice County

Scott County

• Cleary Lake Regional Park -
  18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN 55372
  FREE FAMILY FUN DAY: MAPLE SYRUPING: This Historical Interpreter-led program explores the cultural significance of maple syrup while getting hands-on (and taste) experience. Reservations required. March 16-17, 2024. $6/pp.

Sibley County

Washington County

• Sally Manzara Nature Center -
  3554 Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
  FAMILY NATURE EXPLORATION SATURDAY – MAPLE SYRUPING WITH CONNIE KIRK: Pre-register or drop in for this Saturday program. Phone: 651-408-2838. 2024 TBA. $5/family. 10am-11amm.
  
• Wargo Nature Center - Maple Syrup Festival
  Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55038. Open: Sat, March 23, 12pm to 2pm. It’s time to celebrate spring! Learn about the tradition of gathering maple sap and cooking it down to make maple syrup and sugar. We’ll go through the syrup process, make maple crafts, participate in a spring scavenger hunt. Fun for the whole family! Pre-registration is required.
  Dress for outdoors.
  All Ages.