Forestry Training Services: Maple

Friday, August 1, 2025

Tapping Maple & Birch Trees “For Fun or Profit”

Tapping Maple & Birch Trees “For Fun or Profit”

The sap is flowing. Do you have a maple or birch tree on your property? Learn how to make your own syrup from local birch and Manitoba maple trees.
Hands-on demonstration will include tree identification and selection, tapping the tree, boiling off the sap, bottling and storing the syrup. Enjoy making your own “sweet treat”- Manitoba Maple Syrup. Manitoba maple syrup taste samples will be served to participants following the indoor audio visual presentation - “A Taste of Manitoba”.
An optional outdoor hands-on tapping and evaporating session is also available when seasonally appropriate.
Taps will be available for sale following the presentation.

Timing: Spring Time

Duration: One Hour

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Seminars are all-inclusive. All of the materials, props, equipment and handout material are supplied.

For further information, bookings and cost inquiries contact:

Forestry Training Services

590 Rupertsland Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2V 0H4

Cell 1-204-963-2209

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Insect and Disease Problems Affecting Your Trees

Insect and Disease Problems Affecting Your Trees

The landscape around your home and property is a big investment. Many landowners have difficulty identifying tree problems.
Ken Fosty, Manitoba Certified Arborist, will present an educational multi-media presentation on fifty (50) common insect and disease problems affecting your landscape and shelterbelt trees.
Full colour illustrations of the symptoms complete with chemical, biological and cultural control measures and recommendations will be explained.
Both conifer and deciduous tree problems will be discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring their own samples for diagnosis.

Timing: Year Round

Duration: 1.5 hours