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Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand Garden
Garden Of Colors Story Time
With Lisa Prentiss
Call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to register

This popular Lunchtime Learning series in collaboration with Starr Library and the Beatrix Farrand Garden is back for a second season! Led by NPS rangers, horticulturists, librarians, and artists, each event will take place at the Beatrix Farrand Garden, located on the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historic Site in Hyde Park.

During the weekend of June 17th-19th, visit the Beatrix Farrand Garden for a very special StoryWalk® in the garden! Then join Staatsburg Library's Children's Librarian Lisa Prentiss for a colorful storytime and scavenger hunt.

StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. This year's featured story at the garden is If You Plant A Seed by Kadir Nelson. If you Plant a Seed weaves a simple tale about the benefits of kindness and generosity and the consequences of acting selfishly. With beautiful illustrations and sparse text, author Kadir Nelson masterfully conveys the power each one of us has to act in ways that help our community.

Bring a blanket/lawn chairs and a lunch to enjoy in the garden after the program!

This program is a collaboration between the Staatsburg Library, Starr Library, and the Beatrix Farrand Garden

Located at the FDR National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538

StoryWalk®
June 17 - 20

Story Time
June 20
11:30 am

Story time
A Garden Of Colors

Join us as we travel through the garden gates for a special story time and scavenger hunt at the Beatrix Farrand Garden on the grounds of the FDR National Historic Site.

There will also be time to follow the self-guided StoryWalk® If You Plant A Seed by Kadir Nelson. Look for the numbered stakes planted around the garden to read the story! If you Plant a Seed weaves a simple tale about the benefits of kindness and generosity and the consequences of acting selfishly. With beautiful illustrations and sparse text, author Kadir Nelson masterfully conveys the power each one of us has to act in ways that help our community.

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic lunch to enjoy in the garden after the program!

Tuesday, June 20
11:30 AM

Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System

Pollinator Patrol Club hikes of the Hyde Park Healthy Trails Walkabout
We will “hike through history” each week on Tuesdays at 4pm. You will meet Candace Gallagher at the trail head to explore 12 different trails in Hyde Park. Each hike is approximately an hour and a half. There are more than 30 miles of beautiful trails where we will learn about the history of the area, immerse in nature, look for pollinators and other creatures, while earning a free sew-on patch.
More information about the trail system can be found at www.hydeparktrails.com

The hikes are guided but adults are responsible for their individual group and are required to follow these basic rules.
Guidelines on the Trail:
- Make sure you can see who brought you while hiking.
- No running and stay on the trail.
- Do not hike with sticks or bring items home.
- We follow all the rules of the park we are visiting.

We recommend bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen and a little snack. Weather appropriate clothing and proper footwear like sneakers or hiking boots are necessary. Dress in layers, prepared for cold or warm weather. Bring umbrellas or coats, and plan to hike no matter what the weather because that is part of the fun!

Pictures: We take photographs and share what we learn on the hikes with others. We would love to highlight your photos too. Send them or tag Staatsburg library, Morton library, and the Pollinator Patrol Club.

Can’t make the hikes? Pick up a copy of the trail map and Walkabout form at Morton and Staatsburg library.  Follow #pollinatorpatrolclub or Facebook info for the libraries -  an overview of each hike every week will be posted so you can look for the things we saw. Hike each trail when you can and keep track on your form. Share what you see and learn with us!

Backpacks are also available for you to take out and use from Staatsburg library. There is information and tools available in each to learn about pollinators, birdwatching, geology, and more. They will enhance your hiking experience!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pollinator-patrol-club-hikes-1632989
or call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com

June 6 - Pine woods Nature Loop
June 13 - Hackett Hill Park Trail
June 20 - Winnakee Preserve Trail
June 27- Roosevelt Woods Trail
3:45 PM
Meet at the trailhead rain or shine

*CAN'T JOIN US ON THE GUIDED HIKE? VISIT @pollinatorpatrolclub for an overview of what to look for and explore when you hike the trail