Maple syrup fest
Sunday, March 26
The sap is flowing at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. At this family-friendly fest you’ll learn the history and science of maple syrup production, including the traditional methods used by native people and pioneers. Samples of the bounty include maple cream, maple ice cream sundaes and, of course, maple syrup. Registration recommended at tinyurl.com/ALNCmaplefest ($10/person, $6 for members). At 330 Femrite Drive, 1-4 pm.
Madison food forum
Monday, March 27
Local food groups, farmers and nonprofits host an informal forum on how to create a more sustainable food system. Event free, registration required at tinyurl.com/madisonfoodforum. At 501 E. Badger Road, meet-and-greet 6:30-7:30 pm, discussion 7:30-8:30 pm.
Wine dinner
Thursday, March 30
L’Etoile is featuring wines from Napa Valley’s Darioush Winery during this five-course meal of tomme cheese, celery root and orecchiette, uni (sea urchin), geoduck clams, razor clams, abalone, squab, bison, 100-day aged ribeye, bone marrow, oxtail, short rib and tongue. For reservations ($170 includes wine pairings) call 608-251-0500. At 1 S. Pinckney St., 6-9 pm.