StoryWalk ® Trail Program: This is the Tree We Planted by Kate McMullan

Join Frank B. Koller Library Director Callie as we reveal the latest story along StoryWalk Trail, This is the Tree We Planted by Kate McMullan. A class plants a tree in the playground, and together, they watch it grow. There is no shortage of action to observe in its branches: a robin protecting her eggs from a squirrel and her kits, a lizard stalking a spider, and a hawk swirling around overhead. Within this tree is an entire ecosystem, all created by the class who planted it. Beloved children's book creator Kate McMullan has crafted a story that will encourage kids to cultivate a love of nature as they observe the world living inside their backyards. This is a program that connects literacy and outdoor recreation by placing a children’s nature-themed story out along the trail. We will walk and read the new book together, followed by a fun craft! This program is intended for children ages 4-7. Parents are asked to stay with their children and participate.

Please register the child/children names only. Registration is required by 8/11/2026. These programs are free of charge and are sponsored by the Shepherd/Howells Fund and the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library. Participants will meet at the Grand Pavilion at the Discovery Center. This event takes place on Wednesday, 8/12/2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.