The small hole in the maple tree's trunk was welled with water, almost as if it was about to cry. But as the tap settled into the bark and Doug and Ruth Welch explained this sugary ritual doesn’t hurt ...

Over 108,000 gallons of sap were gathered to produce 1,400 gallons of maple syrup. Maple sap and syrup hold a special place in Haudenosaunee culture, and with Wáhta’ Maple Farm, the Oneida Indian ...

“There’s a high-pressure front over us, and we’re running out of moisture in the ground because we haven’t had much snow or rain. The trees need the moisture to bring up the sap.” On a recent visit, ...