WAYNESBORO – Area families are invited to join a walk along the story trail on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area, hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute.
Children can join a guided walk and activities along the story trail as they read a story book, then make a special craft project to take home.
The book for November is “Bear Says Thanks” by Karma Wilson, with illustrations by Jane Chapman.
“This beautifully illustrated book is a heartwarming celebration of family and friendship and perfect for the season of thanksgiving,” said Pam Rowland, Buttonwood’s educational site coordinator.
What better way for Bear to say thanks than over a nice, big dinner? Bear decides to throw a feast! One by one, Bear’s friends show up with platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do?
The event is free. Pre-registration is preferred but not required. Individuals may register online at: www.buttonwoodnaturecenter.org.
For more information, they may contact Buttonwood at 717-762-0373 or via email: [email protected]. The event is limited to 20 children.
All families are welcome, but activities are geared for preschool and elementary age kids.
Buttonwood/Institute story walks are supported by lead sponsor, Julia S. Dawson. Other sponsors include Kathy Helfrick, with additional support from Today’s Horizon Fund contributors: The Nora Roberts Foundation; Marge Kiersz; APX Enclosures; Don Gibe and Nancy Erlanson; and the family of the late Carolyn Terry Eddy, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin. Facility support is courtesy of Washington Township.
Pine Hill’s StoryWalk® trail was an Institute/Buttonwood Nature Center project, funded in part by WellSpan Summit Endowment, Marge Kiersz and Rouzerville Business Association, with in-kind support from Washington Township, Hopewell Manufacturing, Waynesboro Area School District “Be the Village,” and Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt., and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.