Heather Fraser on the Science behind Maple Syrup (replay) | Pickle Planet Podcast S8EP22

March in New Brunswick is all about one thing – maple syrup. The sap is running, the sugar shacks are open, and the pancakes are stacking up. But behind all the yummy fun we civilians enjoy, there’s some serious business at play – and some serious science, too!

Heather Fraser spent 30 years working for the City of Moncton, including launching the city’s maple syrup production, the first municipally-operated sugar bush in Canada. Since retiring from that position, she’s launched her own business, Explore Nature’s Bounty, which works to connect people with the world around us all year round.

But her passion for maple syrup couldn’t be stopped. She joins us on the podcast to share a snippet of what you’ll learn if you join her on a guided tour this season.

This episode originally aired in Season Five, but we think it deserves a replay this maple sugar season! Find a maple camp to visit with our annual Guide to Maple Sugar Camps near Moncton!

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The Pickle Planet Moncton podcast is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. Audio production Tosh Taylor, video production Charles Vienneau.

This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.

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