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.
As mentioned above, other trees (such as birch trees) are tapped. 1  Coconut nectar (a.k.a., coconut syrup) - nectar collected from the coconut blossom sap. Tastes similar to toffee.  Coconut Sugar - coconut blossom sap boiled down till it crystalises.
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.