by Melissa Newland
Students from Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College’s (KBOCC) Environmental Science program recently embarked on an enriching adventure, learning the art of maple tapping.
Guided by KBOCC Admissions Coordinator Kristy Laramore at her picturesque property in
Skanee, the students delved into the intricate process of collecting sap, gaining valuable hands-on experience and deepening their appreciation for sustainable practices on Friday, March 21. The day was filled with fresh air, the sounds of nature, and the sweet reward of harvesting sap from the trees. Students attending included Angela Kelly, Jill Witz, Ryland Edwards, Jon Dowd, Dustin Shelifoe, Madison Kelly, and Rebecca Meroni along with Environmental Science Instructor Andrew Kozich, PhD. The group was able to get 53 trees tapped by the end of the day, with Laramore noting that all trees instantly started to
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