Maple Sugaring @dukefarms 🌲 . . Slide >>for more photos from our winter ❄️family trip. . . We had an amazing time learning from an extremely knowledgeable forestry expert and getting a real look at how #sugarmapletrees are drawn for #maplesyrupmaking . Even though we’ve always thought February was #maplesugaringseason , and the ideal time to go #maplesugaring - we learned that because of climate change it’s now starting in December and into January. By February/March they are almost done! . . Read about the difference in color in the syrup and the timing of when it’s drawn in my last post. . . After we learning about the different kinds of maple trees, played games, learned about what insects can cause tree disease, we saw the hobby and commercial way of producing maple syrup. . . Lastly, we purchased bottle of light maple syrup, thanked the trees, and have been enjoying it for breakfast. Check out the bottle in my instastory up top, and the #chiaseedpancakes I whipped up this morning for all of us. . . . . In growth + learning Stefanie . . . . . . . #unschool #unschoolingmom #relaxedhomeschooling #relaxedhomeschool #homeschooltrip #homeschooltrips #winterfamilyfun #homeschoolkids #homeschoolkid #homeschoolscience #homelearning #natureschooling #interestledlearning #homelearners #homeschoolers #unschoolingadventures #unschoolinglife #unschoolingfamily #unschoolingmom #homeschoollife #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife