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Beech Bluff County Park
August StoryWalk®: Give Bees a Chance
From August 1–27, visit the brand new #BeechBluff StoryWalk®, "Give Bees a Chance," written and illustrated by Bethany Baron. Appreciate how extra special and important bees are to the world, and even to humankind!
Not sure whether to high-five bees or run away from them? Well, maybe you shouldn't high-five them, but you definitely don't have to run away from them. Give Bees a Chance is for anyone who doesn't quite appreciate how extra special and important bees are to the world, and even to humankind! Besides making yummy honey, they help plants grow fruits and vegetables. And most bees wouldn't hurt a fly (unless it was in self-defense!).
Pages are posted along our Educational Trail, which begins to the left of the Park Center and ends near the Canopy Walk.
September StoryWalk®: Señorita Mariposa
From September 1–27, visit the brand new Beech Bluff StoryWalk®, "Señorita Mariposa," written by Ben Gundersheimer and illustrated by Marcos Almada Rivero.
A captivating and child-friendly look at the extraordinary journey that monarch butterflies take each year from Canada to Mexico; with a text in both English and Spanish.
Pages are posted along our Educational Trail, which begins to the left of the Park Center and ends near the Canopy Walk.
Crowder County Park
August StoryWalk®: The Little Raindrop
From August 2-31, visit Crowder's new StoryWalk®, "The Little Raindrop," written by Joanna Gray and illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic.
From cloud to puddle, and puddle to stream, the Little Raindrop is making its way on the remarkable journey that is Earth’s water cycle. In this inviting story—illustrated with pastels for a soft, full color—readers are taught about science and nature through a character-driven narrative that leads a little raindrop on a big adventure.
Pages are located on the Outer Loop trail starting at the large playground heading towards the boardwalk.
September StoryWalk®: Planting a Rainbow
From September 2-30, visit Crowder's new StoryWalk®, "Planting a Rainbow," written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
Readers learn the colors of the rainbow by watching plants grow in a beautifully vibrant garden.
Pages are located on the Outer Loop Trail beginning at the Large Playground heading towards the Boardwalk.
Harris Lake County Park
September StoryWalk®: The Glorious Forest That Fire Built
From September 1-30, visit the StoryWalk®, "The Glorious Forest That Fire Built," written and illustrated by Ginny Neil.
For the 2025 Longleaf Celebration, Harris Lake invites you to read this beautiful story of change and renewal – the story of how fire builds a forest! Forests are not forever, they have a lifecycle all their own: from ash to meadow, from seed to tree, and back again. Each stage in the life of the forest sings the same refrain, "I'm not here to stay. I'm a step on the way to the glorious forest that fire built." Controlled burns are crucial to this cycle and the survival of many forests, including the Longleaf Forest found right here at Harris Lake County Park!
This month's StoryWalk will follow the paved trail through the Day Use area beginning at the traditional playground.
Historic Oak View County Park
August StoryWalk®: Isabel and her Colores Go to School
From August 1-31, Oak View's brick walkways will feature the children's book "Isabel and her Colores Go to School," written by Alexandra Alessandri and illustrated by Courtney Dawson.
English, with its blustery blues and whites, just feels wrong to Isabel. She prefers the warm oranges and pinks of Spanish. As she prepares for class at a new school, she knows she's going to have to learn--and she would rather not! Her first day is uncomfortable, until she discovers there's more than one way to communicate with friends. This is a universal story about feeling new and making new friends. (This story is in both English and Spanish.)
September StoryWalk®: Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
From September 1-30, Oak View's brick walkways will feature the children's book "Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book," written and illustrated by Yuyi Morales.
This original trickster tale, with its vivacious illustrations and dynamic read-aloud text, is at once a spirited tribute to the rich traditions of Mexican culture and a perfect introduction to counting in both English and Spanish.
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 , 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
August StoryWalk®: Bee Dance
From August 4–31, visit the brand new Yates Mill StoryWalk®, "Bee Dance," written and illustrated by Rick Chrustowski.
A honeybee searches for nectar, then returns to the hive to tell the other bees. She does a waggle dance, moving in a special figure-eight pattern to share the location of the food source with her hivemates. With vivid and active images, this book brings these amazing bees to life!
September StoryWalk®: Worm Weather
From September 4–30, visit the brand new Yates Mill StoryWalk®, "Worm Weather," written by Jean Taft and illustrated by Matt Hunt.
Join in the rainy-day fun, as kids splash through the puddles, affecting another weather enthusiast, a nearby worm. An imaginative and playful story, readers will love seeing the worm delight in the weather just as much as the kids.
Lake Crabtree County Park
August StoryWalk®: Daniel Finds a Poem
From August 1-31, enjoy Lake Crabtree's our new StoryWalk®, "Daniel Finds a Poem," written and illustrated by Micha Archer..
Explore the park as Daniel discovers many beautiful sights and sounds of nature. Interactive activities provide additional fun as you make your way through the story!
This self-guided StoryWalk® can be found along the Old Beech Nature Trail 0.6 mile loop, accessed from the first parking lot on the right after you enter the park.
Robertson Millpond Preserve
September StoryWalk®: The Fire of Stars
From September 1-30, visit the Robertson Millpond Preserve StoryWalk®, "The Fire of Stars," written by Kirsten Larson and illustrated by Katherine Roy.
WOMEN IN STEM CAN CHANGE HISTORY: With women making up less than 30 percent of the science and engineering workforce, supporting young girls who are interested in STEM fields is more important than ever! This picture book tells the story of Cecilia Payne, a trailblazing female astronomer and role model for young girls to relate to and see themselves in, from even the youngest age.
Turnipseed Nature Preserve
August StoryWalk®: The Fire of Stars
From August 1-31, visit the Turnipseed Nature Preserve StoryWalk®, "The Fire of Stars," written by Kirsten Larson and illustrated by Katherine Roy.
WOMEN IN STEM CAN CHANGE HISTORY: With women making up less than 30 percent of the science and engineering workforce, supporting young girls who are interested in STEM fields is more important than ever! This picture book tells the story of Cecilia Payne, a trailblazing female astronomer and role model for young girls to relate to and see themselves in, from even the youngest age.