The Tiger den “learned while having fun” on Saturday and finished the day on a delicious note! Thanks to the generosity of Mrs. Kathy Chandler and her son David Jr., owner/operators of Meadowbrook Orchards in Sterling, Pack 9’s first grade den was allowed to pick apples and make apple cider using their own cider press (made by Pack 9 founder Ken Rapoza).
The boys picked the apples from the ground, brought them over to Cubmaster Steve Tarver’s house where they (1) washed them, (2) ground them into pulp, and (3) pressed them into fresh cider.
Each family brought home nearly a gallon for fresh cider!
The boys press the cider as Mr. Halpin keeps an eye on the depth of the plunger
Washing the apples can get a little wet!