Summer Story at the Park

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Each Tuesday from June 10 to July 29, 2025, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m., Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Center will once again host Story Time at the Park. The event will take place under the live oaks adjacent to the Pollinator Garden at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. Each Tuesday, volunteers will engage and delight children in the reading of a nature-themed storybook. Following the reading, children will participate in a hands-on activity related to the content of the book. Kicking off the series on Tuesday, June 10 will be the reading of “Wildflower” by Melanie Brown, with illustrations by Sarah Gillingham. “Wildflower” is a moving picture book about a daisy who is told she’s “just a weed” and then embarks on a journey to find her place in the garden. The guest reader will be FFNC volunteer Nancy Person. Following the reading, children will participate in the making of a seed ball. Additionally, each child will receive a packet of Zinnia seeds to take home and plant in their garden. Parents and children of all ages are invited, keeping in mind that the storybooks are geared for ages 3 to 8. Reservations are encouraged by emailing Gracie at [email protected].