Ep. 17 - The Sappiest Podcast Ever...

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Ep. 17 - The Sappiest Podcast Ever...

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Apr 4, 2017

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During this episode, Bill and Steve talk about nature's junk food - sap!
Join the guys as they cover how sap moves through Maple trees, as well as
how climate change will affect Maples and the sap collecting season. They
also interview two volunteers at the Beaver Meadow Audubon Center about
turning Maple sap into syrup, cream, and sugar. Enjoy the episode!

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Apr 4, 2017

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