The new book is out now! The result of 3 years’ worth of collaboration between local artists and our local community.
“A park is a truly magical place containing treasures of a very special kind.
As you walk along paths, beneath the trees, look around to see what you find.”
A beautifully illustrated poem story to inspire appreciation for and engagement with the wonder of Mother Nature, both in parks and everywhere around us.
Based on the Nature Story Trail in Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (UK), the book includes educational activities and learning resources which focus on wildlife and the ways we can all help our natural environment.
‘A Walk in The Park’ is designed to be enjoyed by readers of all ages. A portion of the sale of each book goes to Friends of Beaumont Park to help keep ensure our local park remains a safe, vibrant, nature-filled sanctuary for the local community and visitors from further afield.
PRAISE FOR ‘A WALK IN THE PARK’
“This story is all about children and how they can protect our green space environment, and at the same time, have fun. These ideas epitomise any of the ideas that Natural Kirklees was set up to do and we are pleased to endorse this book.” Ed Day – Natural Kirklees
“Parks and green spaces are so important for health, for wellbeing and for our communities and for our environment so it’s great to see this creative way of engaging children with their local park – and the amazing stories of our natural world. We must ensure these spaces are protected for future generations to enjoy forever.” Helen Griffiths, Chief Executive, Fields in Trust
Available from Friends of Beaumont Park website and online book stores including Amazon.