The Isle of Palms Recreation Center is hosting an enlightening literary event for book lovers on April 12, the Tree Hugs Book Walk. The book walk is designed to encourage reading, multi-culturalism and outdoor physical activities for children and families. A Tree Hugs Book Walk is an engaging and educational activity that transforms a children’s book into a series of large panels displayed along popular walking routes in plazas, parks, schools or community spaces. The stories featured at the IOP Rec Center will change every two months and a new, global award-winning author with educational, environmental and socially conscious themes in their work will be highlighted. In celebration of Earth Day, the first featured story is the children’s book “Tree Hugs,” which is focused on ecosystems, particularly the importance of trees. “Tree Hugs” is about a friendly tree in the park, where Lupita and Roberto discover that trees are full of life. Their branches, with abundant leaves, protect us, providing shade and oxygen. Trees also serve as homes for multiple ecosystems, supporting various animals, plants and insects. Lupita and Roberto’s discovery will change their perspective on trees forever. The bilingual Tree Hugs Book Walk ribbon-cutting ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. The Educational Tree Hugs Stroll and Learn will start at 11 a.m. “Following the Tree Hugs Book Walk and ceremony, participants can join arborist Ash Connelly, VP & lead arborist, Charleston Tree Experts, for the Stroll and Learn. They will walk around and discuss everything tree-related,” explained IOP Recreation Center Assistant Director Tammy Cox. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit iop. net/recreation/programs-classes/ adult-programs#speakerSeries. Book walk to educate readers on vital role of trees By Maurice J. Frazier 15 IslandVibesIOP.com Book your Spring Family Session, Today! E-mail Rachel Basye at cooperriverphotography@gmail.com. Timeless Family Moments, Framed by the Beauty of the Island! FOR MORE, VISIT COOPERRIVERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM OF VACATION RENTALS THE GOLD STANDARD ISLE OF PALMS, SC IOPESCAPES.COM 843.456.46O6 COMMUNITY Tax Questions? CALL TODAY! 843.886.6218 James M.Ward, CPA, PC CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 2207 Hartnett Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC
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