Maple Sugaring @ Palmer Park 2022

1121 Merrill Plaisance Street,Detroit MI 48203

12 March, 2022

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Maple Sugaring is a free, family-friendly event hosted by People for Palmer Park and Wayne County Parks on Saturday, March 12th! MAPLE SUGARING @ PALMER PARKSaturday, March 1211:30 am & 1:30 pmRain or Shine! Great for KidsWHAT: People for Palmer Park and Wayne County Parks and Recreation Department present Maple Sugaring @ Palmer Park, a free family-friendly, kids program on Saturday, March 12. Choose either the morning session beginning at 11:30 AM or the afternoon session beginning at 1:30 pm, each about an hour long. Reserve your space asap—both sessions are limited to only 30 people. LEARN THE HISTORY OF MAPLE SUGARING, and observe the process of syrup production, from tree to pancake! Dress warmly and wear good trail shoes, the trail can be muddy. This program is entirely outdoors. The total length of the hike to maple trees under ¼ mile. Note: due to health restrictions, you will only try store bought pure syrup. WHERE: Park in the Splash Park parking lot, off of Merrill Plaisance near the intersection of Pontchartrain and Merrill Plaisance, north of McNichols and south of Seven Mile Roads. Look for the Community Center, the building covered in brightly colored circles at the end of the parking lot. Look for the signs to meet next to the building. This is an all-out-door activity, so please dress appropriately, and bring umbrellas and raincoats if needed. RESERVATIONS: You must register in advance by reserving tickets for each member of your family on this Eventbrite page—click on the red bar near the top that reads: "Select a Time." Reservations are required and very limited. NO WALK-INS. You must wear a mask and maintain social distancing during this event. Learn more about Palmer Park: peopleforpalmerpark.org   "A park for the good of everyone."~Senator Thomas W. Palmer   With the threat of park closings and budget cuts by the city, the People for Palmer Park (PFPP) arose from members of the community who love Palmer Park for the gem it was, is, and can be.  PFPP is dedicated to the revitalization of Palmer Park and creating a safe, accessible and equitable place for everyone of all ages to enjoy nature, recreation and healthy opportunities. PFPP is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and the official "Adopt-a-Park" Partner with the CIty of Detroit. PFPP believes that with the collective energy, efforts, and talents of the people who use and love the park, it can be revitalized to its fullest potential and restored to what Senator Palmer envisioned when he donated the land for the park in the late 1800s: “a park for the good of everyone.” Palmer Park is comprised of 296 acres of lawns and historic woodlands, new tennis courts, splash park, hiking and biking trails, Lake Frances, a historic log cabin, a community garden, playgrounds, and more.  PFPP is a membership organization and new members and volunteers are necessary and welcome. Core members of the PFPP include residents and representatives from diverse neighborhoods and community organizations. PFPP is committed to the preservation, recreation, and revitalization of Palmer Park, for the good of all. Our vision is to create an urban oasis, regional destination, and daily recreation site that will promote an active and healthy community. Our guiding values include preservation of park resources; restoration and preservation of the park’s history; equal benefit and access to the park; creation of a safe park environment; responsiveness to park users and the community; timeliness in our actions; and collaboration and cooperation with city, community, and stakeholders. www.peopleforpalmerpark.org