Kreher Preserve and Nature Center partners with the Auburn Public Library for ‘Read Across the Preserve’

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Auburn University’s Kreher Preserve and Nature Center is partnering with the Auburn Public Library for Read Across the Preserve on Monday, March 2, from 3:30-5 p.m.

“Read Across the Preserve celebrates National Read Across America Day,” said Michael Buckman, center manager. “This event coincides with the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Across the country, we celebrate by bringing together kids, teens and books.”

At the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center, visitors may listen to stories read every 20 minutes at many locations around the nature center including the nature playground, the campfire, the waterfall deck, azalea place and among the trees on the nature trails. Visitors will also get to hunt for each page of the “story walk,” a book that has pages spread out along a short walk in the woods.

“Making time to read with children teaches them that reading is important, and can help motivate kids to enjoy reading and recognize its benefits,” said Buckman. “Reading together as a community at events like Read Across the Preserve highlights the fun of reading for everyone and inspires curiosity and conversation.”

Read Across the Preserve is free, but donations are welcomed. The event takes place at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center at 2222 N. College St. and will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Watch the website or Facebook page for updates.

More information about the center is available on the website.

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