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Join Chikaming Open Lands and local libraries for a StoryWalk®️ on the Preserves! We are excited to partner with Bridgman Public Library, Buchanan District Library, New Buffalo Township Library, and Three Oaks Township Library to bring story time to our preserves this spring starting March 17th to May 26th!

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How To Participate

📚 Register

📚 Visit the StoryWalk®️ Location Page to learn about each featured story and their location.

📚 Scan the QR code at the end of each story for a chance to win all featured books in the StoryWalk®️ drawing!

📚 Share



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Program Details

Address: V L Parkway, Sawyer, MI 49125

Trail: StoryWalk begins at the entrance to the preserve and concludes before the second bridge. 

Distance: Approximately 0.5

Parking: Parking is along Parkway Rd.

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Program Details

Address: 13829 Wolkins Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107

Trail Loop: Beech Ridge Trail to Myron Perlman Loop

Trail Markers: 1-> 7, 8, 9-> 10 -> 4 back to Entrance Trail. 

Distance: Approximately 0.58 miles

Parking: This preserve does not have a sign yet (pending parking lot installation). It is the drive located on the lefthand-side right after the bright blue house. Park along the entrance trail before the top of the hill. Please be aware that the initial drive into the preserve can be muddy.

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Program Details

Address: 12255 Lubke Rd, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Trail Loop: Great White Pine Loop

Trail Markers: 19 (stay right) -> 36, 37 -> 41, 40 -> 42, 43 -> 39, 38 -> 37 back to Lubke Rd.

Distance: Approximately 0.5 miles

Parking: Park in the New Buffalo Elementary School lot then walk into the preserve off Lubke Rd. 

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Program Details

Address:7869-8207 W East Rd, Three Oaks, MI 49128

Trail Loop: Mighty Oak Loop

Trail Markers: 1, 2 (stay left)  -> 16, 17, 18 -> 11, 12 -> back to Entrance Trail. 

Distance: Approximately 0.50 miles

Parking: Park in the preserve parking lot. Port-a-potty will be available at Flynn Woods Preserve in May. 

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The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.