A talk on the history, folklore, and science of maple sugaring was a highlight of Saturday’s Maple Sugar Brunch fundraiser at The Watershed Institute in Pennington. The event also featured taste tests and pancakes served with fresh, local maple syrup. Proceeds help support the nonprofit’s Camp Scholarship Fund. Participants share what they learned about maple sugaring in this week’s Town Talk on page 6.  (Photo by Erica M. Cardenas)