Healthy Lincoln County has partnered with Hidden Valley Nature Center to bring a StoryWalk® on their campus trail through the end of March. The month-long event is free of charge and an easy way to get some fresh air while waiting for spring.

StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. The laminated pages are put in display boxes built and donated by Mobius Incorporated. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story. StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont in 2007, and has since spread to all fifty states and across various countries.

This year’s event was kicked off with the book “Can’t Scare Me!” by Ashley Bryan. Bringing color into the snowy woods, “Can’t Scare Me!” is a story about a small boy who fears nothing learns a lesson in humility.

“This is a good time of year to bring StoryWalk® back to the area! With Ashley Bryan’s lyrical poetry, the colors used in the illustrations, and a positive message this activity can help bring your family out of their cabin-fever funk!” says Amy Bedard, Healthy Lincoln County’s program assistant.

For questions about the Hidden Valley Nature Center and its trails, call 207-389-5159. For more information about StoryWalk®, email director@healthylincolncounty.org, or call 563-1330.