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.
First off, a few basics of tapping: 1  Trees should be at least 14â³ in diameter. 2  You will need: a drill, tapping spouts, buckets for collection, and a big pot in which to boil down the sap.  Ideal tapping conditions are a combination of cold nights and warmer days.