StoryWalk in the Park starts April 1

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 12:20pm

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and Page 158 Books are partnering to offer a free program throughout April that encourages families to read while enjoying the greenways at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. StoryWalk is an innovative and interactive way for readers of all ages to enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time. It’s also an effective way for young readers to practice active reading skills.

Throughout April, pages from the children’s picture book, “Billy Bully Frog Learns to Love,” by Lizzie McInerney, will be displayed on posts along the Joyner Park trails. As you stroll along the path, you will be directed to the next page in the story.

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.

In addition to Page 158 Books, the following sponsors have generously contributed to the 2024 StoryWalk in the Park: Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics; Better Triathlete; Wild Birds Unlimited; and MedFirst Primary & Urgent Care.

For more information, contact Recreation Program Manager Monica Lileton at 919-435-9563 or [email protected].

E. Carroll Joyner Park