Students in East Greenbush got a sweet lesson in science on Tuesday. Kids at Bell Top Elementary School learned how to make maple syrup – from tapping trees to collecting sap.

"In order to have the maple flavor come through, you need dark-colored syrup," says Sorkin. "I think the lighter flavored ...

Wisconsin has long been a top producer in the maple syrup industry, using both traditional and modern methods of production.

There are plenty of places to get in on the sweet tradition of turning maple-tree sap into syrup in southeastern Wisconsin ...