Photo by James Short.
The Temple Ambler Campus-based arboretum provides a beautiful, natural backdrop for fun.
On Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., through Aug. 27, the Temple University Ambler Campus-based Ambler Arboretum offers a “Storytime for Little Listeners.” Wissahickon Now stopped in at the first event on Aug. 13, to share in the fun reading and activity.
By James Short On this particular day, the first of the series, children read “Because of an Acorn,” by Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer, illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon. After the story, the children went on a special scavenger hunt. Visitors learned about the cyclical lifespan of a plant, from starting out as a nut or seed, and its growth into something to feed animals.
By James Short Each week, the staff will read a different book and do a related, nature-based activity. All ages are welcome to attend, and registration is available online here.
By James Short Storytime for Little Listeners is described as a "low-intensity" and its website notes that duration will vary slightly depending on the morning's story and planned activity. Gravel pathways lead up to the Bright Memorial Pavilion, which is where the group will convene for the duration of the summer. Story time will run, rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather!
By James Short The exact location is at the Bright Memorial Pavilion. (Parking is located in Parking Lot 1, directly across Meetinghouse Road.) According to Arboretum staff, severe weather, such as downpours and thunderstorms, will require cancellation.
For more information on the events, email Samantha.mcguriman@temple.edu.
By James Short
