Community members interested in producing their own maple syrup at home are invited to attend the upcoming Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop hosted by OSU Extension Mahoning County. This hands-on class will be held Thursday, Jan. 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the OSU Extension office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. Designed for beginners and hobbyists, this workshop will guide participants through the complete process of small-scale maple syrup production. The event will feature both indoor instruction and outdoor demonstrations, providing participants with practical experience to confidently produce syrup at home. The registration fee is $20 per person, which includes supplies and all instructional handouts. Participants will learn: when, where, and how to tap maple trees; proper sap handling and boiling techniques; safe finishing and packaging; and Maple tree care and management. Each participant receives 2 taps with tubing included. For information, contact OSU Extension Mahoning County at 330-533-5538. Register at https://go.osu.edu/backyardsyrup0115.