Uploaded May 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Most Americans are familiar with maple syrup, but have you ever heard of #birch #syrup ? In Alaska where birch trees are plentiful, locals are finding unique ways to use birch sap.
Julie Cascio and Valerie Barber are two Alaskans who are exploring creative ways to utilize birch sap, whether it's making syrup or their most recent endeavor, birch soda. They're teaching residents of the Mat-Su new tricks to live off their land and the value in doing so. #wildedible
For more information on how to tap a birch tree visit http://www.uaf.edu/ces/pubs/catalog/detail/index.xml?id=565
Video and Story: Kaysie Ellingson
Music: Starship Amazing
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
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All INDIE ALASKA episodes can be found at: alaskapublic.org/category/programs/indie-alaska
Most Americans are familiar with maple syrup, but have you ever heard of #birch #syrup ? In Alaska where birch trees are plentiful, locals are finding unique ways to use birch sap.
Julie Cascio and Valerie Barber are two Alaskans who are exploring creative ways to utilize birch sap, whether it's making syrup or their most recent endeavor, birch soda. They're teaching residents of the Mat-Su new tricks to live off their land and the value in doing so. #wildedible
For more information on how to tap a birch tree visit http://www.uaf.edu/ces/pubs/catalog/detail/index.xml?id=565
Video and Story: Kaysie Ellingson
Music: Starship Amazing
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
Click on the Subscribe button above to get notified when new episodes are available.
Consider supporting Alaska Public Media and ensure storytelling like INDIE ALASKA continues into the future. Make a donation today at: alaskapublic.org/support/donate-splash-page
All INDIE ALASKA episodes can be found at: alaskapublic.org/category/programs/indie-alaska
