Skip to content

Real Estate Search

County Alerts

There are no alerts at this time. To be notified when alerts are added to the Pottawattamie County website, subscribe to our notifications.

Maple Tree Tap

It's that time of year again!  Bring the family out for our annual Maple Tree Tap at Botna Bend Park in Hancock, Iowa between 11 AM and 2 PM . Come learn the basics of syrup making—from tapping the trees to bottling the final product. You'll even get to explore the syrup shack at Botna Bend and learn how we make this sweet, sticky treat for our annual Pancake Feed every fall.

If temperatures are cooperative and the sap is flowing, you'll also have an opportunity to taste the fresh sap as it flows from a maple tree!

This event is free with a $3 park entry fee or an annual permit. This event will take place outside; please dress for the weather. 

Please note: As much as we'd like to have syrup available for sale, all syrup produced is currently used at our annual Pancake Feed in the fall. Any surplus that might be available may be sold then. Thank you!

For questions not answered here, please call 712-242-1189.

2025 programming is sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation.

The Pottawattamie Conservation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status in its employment, programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Human Resource Director 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.

Saturday, March 1, 2025
11:00am to 2:00pm

Add to Calendar

Botna Bend Park
42926 Mahogany Road
Hancock, Iowa 51536

Ages
All Ages

Cost
Free with membership or $3 park entry permit

Map to Event

227 S 6th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5600
© 2025 Pottawattamie County, Iowa | Website Privacy, Legal, & Linking Policy