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Many Minnesotans are currently experiencing the sweet spot of a generations-old springtime tradition. The time to tap for maple syrup comes each spring, as the temperature is wobbling between freezing overnight and thawing during the day. 

This time is not just about making a sweet treat to add to our pancakes. It's a long process that invites people to pause to observe details of the earth waking up from winter. That's what an upcoming event in Grand Rapids, Minn., aims to encourage. The Forest History Center is celebrating this spring with an event called 

The center's program supervisor, Bryan French, is boiling gallons upon gallons of maple sap to make syrup for the event on Saturday afternoon. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about it.

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Grand Rapids’ Forest History Center program supervisor Bryan French shared how an upcoming event invites visitors to slow down and observe the natural world waking up.

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The art of maple syrup — and observing spring’s arrival — at the Forest History Center

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