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How does StoryWalk® Work?

StoryWalk® is a way for people to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time! Each Library selects a storybook to be represented along a trail at a featured preserve. The book pages are laminated and attached to signs along the trail. 

Be sure to keep an eye out for directional signage to point you to the next page!

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Program Details

Preserve: Turtle Creek Preserve
Address: 12255 Lubke Rd, New Buffalo, MI 49117
Parking: New Buffalo Elementary School 
Trail: Great White Pine Loop
Distance: Approximately 0.5 miles

Thank you to New Buffalo Township Library for selecting this story!

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Program Details

Preserve: Robinson Woods Preserve
Address: 7869-8207 W East Rd, Three Oaks, MI 49128
Parking: Lot
Trail: Mighty Oak Loop
Distance: Approximately 0.5 miles

Thank you to Three Oaks Township Library for selecting this story!

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Program Details

Preserve: Jens Jensen Preserve
Address: V L Parkway, Sawyer, MI 49125 (use Google Maps to navigate to this preserve)
Parking: Along Parkway Rd.
Trail: The story begins at the entrance of the preserve (follow posted signage) 
Distance: Approximately 0.5 mile

Thank you to Bridgman Public Library for selecting this story!

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Program Details

Preserve: Trillium Ravine Plant Preserve
Address: 1669 Riverside Rd, Niles, MI 49120
Parking: Along Riverside Rd
Trail: The story begins at the entrance of the preserve. This is an out-and-back hike. 
Distance: Approximately 0.5 mile

Thank you to Niles District Library for selecting this story!

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Program Details

Preserve: Myron Perlman Nature Preserve
Address: 13829 Wolkins Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
Parking: Lot 
Trail: Myron Perlman Loop to Beech Ridge Trail
Distance: Approximately 1 mile

Thank you to Buchanan Public Library for selecting this story!

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Forget to check in for Storywalk? Email our Education and Outreach Coordinator Grace at gball@chikamingopenlands.org. Don't forget to send us your photos! 

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The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.