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by Chandra Smith
A great summertime activity. The Hillsborough Women’s Institute has put up a book walk on the trail behind the Tourist bureau in Hillsborough entitled "Be a Pond Detective". There are 10 stakes on the trail and it is suitable for children of all ages. Morning or evening walks provide more activity of living birds and animals.
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The idea came from a trip to a garden in Florida where a similar book walk was happening. Then, with the assistance of a local librarian, the idea was brought to life in Hillsborough. The Hillsborough Women’s Institute has had a long relationship with both the local school and library by promoting reading and contributing financial support. This is now being spread to the community as a whole.