As sugar houses across New York State prepare to make delicious, pure maple syrup, Westchester County’s Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center is getting ready to celebrate with locally produced maple syrup at their annual New York Maple Weekends Pancake Breakfasts.
Saturday, March 21
Sunday, March 22
Saturday, March 28
Sunday, March 29
1271 Hanover Street
Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center will serve organic pancakes with locally produced maple syrup from White Oak Farm and bacon and maple sausage from Hemlock Hill Farm. After breakfast, guests can visit the farm’s goats and cows, view the Yorktown Grange’s antique farm equipment collection and hike over three miles of trails. They are also encouraged to visit White Oak Farm, just 10 minutes away, at 680 Croton Lake Road, Yorktown Heights, where they will be able to see how trees are tapped and tour the sugar house.
County Executive George Latimer said: “Westchester County is proud to be a part of New York Maple Weekends. Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center is one of Westchester County’s great resources. These breakfasts provide our residents the opportunity to come together, learn and explore our agricultural heritage.”
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Director Shanyn Siegel said: “Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center is committed to developing and advancing sustainable agriculture. Supporting our local farms is a fun and simple way to help conserve our forest habitats and working woodlands.”
Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Co-President Janet Harckham said: “We’re excited to bring New York Maple Weekends to the people of Westchester County and kick off the start of spring with these breakfasts.”
Westchester County Tourism and Film Director Natasha Caputo said: “Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center is one of the many farms that dot Westchester County. The Maple Weekends allow residents and visitors to eat locally and experience local farms.”
Registration is required for this event. Tickets can be purchased at hilltophanoverfarm.org/events. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children between ages three and 12. Children under three are free. All ticket sales are final.
For more information about the event, please contact Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center at (914) 962-2368.