Minister of Public Works David Burch was on hand to unveil the StoryWalk initiative at the yesterday [May 30]. Minister Burch said, “I am pleased to be here alongside the talented author Karen E. Franks, representatives of Deloitte, and Bobby DeGraff of Crafty Carpentry and Maintenance to officially unveil the StoryWalk initiative at the Botanical Gardens.
“Firstly, I want to thank Ms. Franks for her contribution to this project. Her captivating children’s story provides the foundation for this educational experience.
“Thank you, Ms. Franks, for allowing your work to be used in such an innovative and inspiring way. “The StoryWalk concept was first created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
The concept combines the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors, creating a delightful and educational activity for families. This initiative promotes early literacy, encourages physical activity, and provides quality family time outdoors. “The StoryWalk initiative is a wonderful educational opportunity for the Botanical Gardens, and we are therefore thrilled to bring this concept to Bermuda.
“Here in the gardens, our application of the concept will allow patrons, especially families with children, to experience a Bermudian author’s story while walking a specified route through some of the gardens’ most scenic locations. “This high-quality, passiv.