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Martin & Sylvia's Nature School

Sugaring Together

Maple sugaring time has finally arrived, but Martin is upset when he learns he’ll miss the first day of sugaring at home — a disappointment made worse by the notion that Sofia will be taking his place. But when he arrives at his wilderness school that morning, he learns that not only will they be sugaring, but HE will be teaching the others how it’s done!
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Sparkle Kitchen Sparkle Kitchen: Maple Syrup Candy
Even if you don’t have a maple tree to tap or, like me, your climate isn’t right for the sap to really flow, you can still get in on the fun of sugaring season by making maple syrup candy. You’ll only need three ingredients: pure maple syrup, butter, and a patch of clean snow.
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Martin & Sylvia's Nature School

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Martin & Sylvia's Nature School

Gentle Tracking

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Martin & Sylvia's Nature School

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Martin & Sylvia's Nature School

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