Smokey House Center Invites Community to Annual Maple Open House

Danby, VT— Smokey House center welcomes the public to its annual Maple Open House on Saturday, March 22, from 10 AM to 2PM as part of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association’s Maple Open House Weekend. This family-friendly event is a chance to experience Vermont’s maple season firsthand, explore the sugaring process, and connect with the people behind the syrup.

Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the sugarhouse, taste fresh maple syrup, and engage in hands-on demonstrations of the sugaring process led by Smokey House Center staff. Kids and families can participate in a maple-themed scavenger hunt, exploring the journey of sap from tree to syrup.

This year’s Open House will also highlight Smokey House Center’s new Climate Adaptive Maple Program, which explores strategies for making Vermont’s maple sugaring industry more resilient in the face of climate change. Guests will have a chance to talk with the staff about the program’s goals, research and long-term impact.

Enjoy fresh coffee sweetened with maple syrup, stock up on Smokey House Center’s own maple syrup, enjoy some maple kettle corn and celebrate the start of the sugaring season.

Mark your calendars and spread the word—Smokey House Center looks forward to welcoming the community for this celebration of maple and conversation!

For more information visit www.smokeyhouse.org or follow us on social media.

Smokey House Center staff Ken Smith explains the boiling process in the sugar house.

About Smokey House Center:

Launched in 1974, Smokey House Center, located on 5,000 acres, has spent the past fifty years successfully dedicated to its mission of maintaining a working landscape that promotes sustainable agricultural and forestry practices while engaging people in meaningful ways. To build on this legacy, its new keystone program, the Living Lab, addresses 21st-century challenges. The Lab combines innovative research with traditional ecological practices to develop climate adaptive solutions that protect the environment and create economic viability for farmers and foresters. It also emphasizes workforce development, offering hands-on training for youth, to prepare them for careers in agriculture, forestry and land stewardship. By providing immersive educational opportunities and fostering practical skills, Smokey House Center helps equip the next generation of land stewards and community leaders to build a sustainable future while addressing critical environmental and economic challenges.