We invite you to visit... In 1880 the site that was to become Glenwood City was a tranquil glen (valley) in the midst of huge forests. By 1885-1890 with the coming of the railroad and the lumber mills, Glenwood was the major trading center of the area with a population of 2000.
English walnut trees can be tapped successfully, especially when subjected to a freezing winter and spring. Paper birch (Betula papyrifera) The paper birch has a lower sugar content than sugar maple (less than 1%), but is the sweetest of the birch trees.
For an easy first-time one-tree backyard tapping project, you need: 1  Drill, either cordless electric or hand-crank, with a 7/16 bit for standard-size spiles. 2  Spile with hook, made out of metal or plastic, available online or at hardware stores and specialty retailers. 3  Hammer or rubber mallet.