CHELSEA — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area recently announced a new StoryWalk location at Chelsea Elementary School, 566 Togus Road, hosted by SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Courtney Whitney and Chelsea Elementary School’s Garden Committee.
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the StoryWalk is planned during the school’s Harvest Fest, at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.
StoryWalks build children’s interest in reading while promoting free, healthy outdoor activity, according to a news release from the organization.
HCCA provides a wide variety of StoryWalks for both permanent podiums and portable walks. The organization connects with local libraries and organizations to share different stories throughout Kennebec County.
StoryWalks are a free service provided by HCCA. The following locations house StoryWalks in Kennebec County: Readfield Community Library, China Primary School Nature Trail, Viles Arboretum, Farrington Elementary School, Gardiner Regional Middle School, and The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gardiner.
Schools or organizations interested in installing a StoryWalk can email Courtney Whitney at [email protected], Rachael Reynolds at [email protected] or Sarah Young at [email protected].
For more information, contact Renee Page, HCCA executive director, at [email protected] or 207-588-5347.
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