SARATOGA SPRINGS — StoryWalks are popping up all over the United States, especially after social distancing practices went into effect due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Story Walk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg Hubbard Library. They can be found in all 50 states and 13 countries. A StoryWalk gives children and families the opportunity to participate in active movement, education, and literacy while exploring a special place in the community. Saratoga Springs Public Library and Pitney Meadows Community Farm have partnered to bring a new StoryWalk to the city. This particular walk features the children’s book “Cat’s Colors” by Airlie Anderson.
“The Pitney Meadows Community Farm is thrilled to partner with the Library to incorporate the StoryWalk onto the recreation trails of the Farm,” said Pitney Meadows Education Director, Sarah Miles. “The program is a great new way to welcome children and families to explore the trails and experience the benefits of time spent outdoors together. We hope it will increase community engagement with the land and encourage future activity at Pitney Meadows, which is open to the public daily from dawn to dusk.”
This particular StoryWalk opened on Sept. 1 at Pitney Meadows (223 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs), and the public can continue to enjoy it until Oct. 31.
