Follow this poetic and beautifully illustrated book to learn all about the mysterious lives of fungi. Discover where mushrooms live, what they look like, what they do in the ecosystem and how they can help (or hurt) humans. The walk is approximately 0.3 miles out-and-back. The reading level for this book is Grades 1 – 3, but the illustrations will keep younger folks entertained and there are plenty of fungi facts and identification tips for adults to learn too!
This story will be available throughout the month of August. The walk begins at the far end of the swimming area at Margaret Lindley Park (opposite end from the parking lot).
Location: Margaret Lindley Park/Hemlock Brook (1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown)
For questions or to report any issues, email programs@rurallands.org.
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This summer Williamstown Rural Lands and the David and Joyce Milne Public Library is co-sponsoring three story books to be featured in a StoryWalk at Margaret Lindley Park/Hemlock Brook.
What is a StoryWalk?
A StoryWalk consists of pages of a picture book attached to signs and spread out along a walking path for families to follow. StoryWalks provide opportunities for children to practice reading, listening and speaking skills while encouraging them to explore and learn about nature.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Credit: Gianferrari, M. (author) and D. Sudyka (illustrator), (2023). Fungi Grow. Beach Lane Books.