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.
Most people associate syrup with the maple tree, and although much of todayâs syrup does originate from the sugar maple, all species of maple can be tapped. Even better, many other trees from other genera can be tapped to extract sap, which ultimately can be turned into delicious syrup.
If youâve ever tasted maple syrup, then you know a thing or two about sap! In fact, this sweet topping is made from the sap of maple trees. The sap is extracted from the tree in a process called tapping, which happens during the spring, when the sap starts to flow.A hole is drilled in the tree, and a metal or plastic spout is inserted.tâs sticky and gooey, and it comes from the inside of treesâ¦ Itâs sap, a mixture of sugar, water, minerals, nutrients, and chemicals called hormones! This important fluid carries food and water to the different parts of the tree, providing much-needed nourishment.