StoryWalks®

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Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Visit all our StoryWalks®!

American Tobacco Trail

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Join us on the American Tobacco Traill this month for a brand new StoryWalk®!

This self-guided StoryWalk® will start near the lower picnic table at the New Hill parking area (1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd.).  

November StoryWalk®: Hiking Day

Cover of the August StoryWalk at Harris Lake

From November 9–30, visit the American Tobacco Trails new StoryWalk®, "Hiking Day," written by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell.

A young girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time. What surprises will she see as she climbs to the top of Hickory Hill?

Crowder County Park

Crowder StoryWalk

Stop by the park and visit our monthly StoryWalk®! This wonderful program combines the joy of reading a story while also getting out and enjoying nature.

The walk can be found along Outer Loop Trail beginning at Front Office.

October StoryWalk®: Something Happened to Our Planet!

Cover of the October StoryWalk at Crowder

From October 2–31, visit Crowder's new StoryWalk®, "Something Happened to Our Planet!," written by Marianne Celano and illustrated by Bhagya Madanasinghe.

Join the Earth Patrol! Written to help parents begin conversations with their children about a challenging and important topic, Something Happened to Our Planet describes the narrator’s efforts to help the planet with her friends, by advocating for re-usable plates at her school.  

November StoryWalk®: Rainbow Weaver

Cover of the November StoryWalk at Crowder

From November 2–30, visit Crowder's new StoryWalk®, "Rainbow Weaver," written by Linda Elovitz and illustrated by Elisa Chavarri.

Ixchel wants to follow in the long tradition of weaving on backstrap looms, just as her mother, grandmother, and most Mayan women have done for more than two thousand years. 

Harris Lake County Park

Harris StoryWalk

This month, visit a brand new StoryWalk®  at Harris Lake County Park!

This month's walk will follow the paved trail through the Day Use area beginning at the traditional playground.

October StoryWalk®: Hector the Misunderstood Snake

Cover of the October StoryWalk at Harris Lake

From October 5–31, for the Harris Spook-tacular: Don't Feed Your Fears special monthlong celebration, we hope you will enjoy "Hector the Misunderstood Snake," written by Kimberly K. Schmidt and illustrated by Marina Saumell.

Young Hector is a rat snake who lives at Grayson Farm. Hector realizes that most of the other animals are afraid of him simply because he is a snake. One day, Hector bravely protects the farm animals, finally earning their friendship and teaching them not to judge others just because they are different. This story demonstrates the importance of being yourself and highlights just one of the ways snakes are valuable to the ecosystem – all good lessons for humans!

Historic Oak View County Park

Storywalk graphic at Oak View

Take a StoryWalk® at Oak View! A StoryWalk® is a children’s book that is presented, page by page, along a trail or path. It combines the pleasures of reading a children's book while enjoying nature.

 

October StoryWalk®: Grumpy Monkey

Cover of the October StoryWalk for Oak View

From October 1–31, Oak View's brick walkways will feature the children's book "Grumpy Monkey," written by Suzanne Lang and illustrated by Max Lang.

Readers will follow along with Jim the Chimpanzee's grumpy day, learning along with Jim Panzee that it's OK to have big feelings.

November StoryWalk®: We Are Water Protectors

Cover of the October StoryWalk at Oak View

From November 1–30, Oak View's brick walkways will feature the children's book "We Are Water Protectors," written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade.

This vibrant and lyrical picture book inspires readers to learn about Indigenous-led movements for environmental stewardship, justice, and resilience.

StoryWalk® Social Narrative

StoryWalk® at Oak View is free, requires no advance registration, and is open during the park's normal hours of operation. Check out our StoryWalk® Social Narrative, to download and print before going to the park.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Historic Yates Mill County Park

Yates Mill StoryWalk graphic

Historic Yates Mill County Park is excited to offer a new StoryWalk®, an interactive outdoor activity for you and your family.

Join us for this fun, self-guided activity, pages starting at the parking lot kiosk near the Visitor Center.

 

October StoryWalk®: Leaf Jumpers

Cover of the October StoryWalk for Yates Mill

From October 3–31, visit the brand new Yates Mill StoryWalk®, "Leaf Jumpers," written by Carole Gerber and illustrated by Leslie Evans.

This vibrant book celebrates the beauty of autumn while inviting us all to go ahead and jump in that big, colorful, pile of fall leaves. The poetic text gives simple facts about different types of fall leaves making it easy for readers to identify leaves ranging from red maple to sycamore by color, shape, and other characteristics.

November StoryWalk®: Box Turtle at Long Pond

Cover of Crowder May StoryWalk

From November 5–30, visit the brand new Yates Mill StoryWalk®, "Box Turtle at Long Pond," written by William T. George and illustrated by Lindsay Barrett George.

Box Turtle’s red eyes look out from his shelter within a crumbling tree, and his day begins…Enjoy this beautifully illustrated book that features a day in the life of a Box Turtle, as he explores his surroundings, finds food, and seeks shelter for the night.

Robertson Millpond Preserve

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Join us at Robertson Millpond this month for a brand new StoryWalk®!

This self-guided StoryWalk® can be found around the paved loop.

October StoryWalk®: Who Needs A Swamp?

Cover of the October StoryWalk for Robertson Millpond

From October 1–31, visit Robertson Millpond's new StoryWalk®, "Who Needs a Swamp?," by Karen Patkau.

Swamps are often seen as a dangerous and useless. They are often drained to create farmland or to reduce diseases. But such measures can be disastrous. Who Needs a Swamp? explores wetlands and their importance in the food chain and in preserving our soil and clean water.

Sandy Pines Preserve

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Join us at Sandy Pines Preserve this month for a brand new StoryWalk®!

This walk starts at the parking lot kiosk.

November StoryWalk®: Who Needs A Swamp?

Cover of the November StoryWalk at Sandy Pines

From November 1–30, visit Sandy Pines Preserve's new StoryWalk®, "Who Needs a Swamp?," by Karen Patkau.

Swamps are often seen as a dangerous and useless. They are often drained to create farmland or to reduce diseases. But such measures can be disastrous. Who Needs a Swamp? explores wetlands and their importance in the food chain and in preserving our soil and clean water.