It might be a lot easier to do in Vermont, but you can make your very own maple syrup right here in the Pacific Northwest.

On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we dive into the world of bigleaf maple syrup, Oregon and Washington’s spin on the classic treat.

Eliza Nelson, founder and director of the Oregon Maple Project, a nonprofit dedicated to educating people about bigleaf maple syrup, talks about the joy of watching people discover local-made syrup, and how people can learn how to tap trees in their own backyard.

Here are some highlights from this week’s show:

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