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What If You Spent a Day with Thoreau at Walden Pond?
Walden Pond State Reservation, 915 Walden St, Concord, MA | Get Directions »
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A multimedia presentation by award-winning illustrator, Wendell Minor, on his new children's book, If You Spent a Day with Thoreau at Walden Pond.
Follows Thoreau and a 21st-century child as they explore, row on the Pond, watch wildlife, and pick huckleberries. The boy learns to see the natural world through Thoreau's keen eyes. An appealing introduction to Thoreau for young children. Beautifully illustrated.
Autographed copies available for purchase after the presentation. Perfect holiday gift for that special child.
Presentation of special interest to artists, as Minor shows the processes he used to create his light-filled illustrations. Parents and teachers will enjoy Minor's thoughts on keeping children's imaginations alive through exposure to nature.
Families welcome; best for children in grades 1 through 4.
Window on Walden Author Series is an activity of The Thoreau Society, in cooperation with the MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation and the Friends of Walden Pond.
Held at The Shop at Walden Pond, in the Tsongas Gallery.
Event Details
| Where | Walden Pond State Reservation 915 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742 (The Shop at Walden Pond in the Tsongas Gallery) |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 1:30 pm–3:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Moms, Dads, Singles, Kids, Families, Seniors |
| Website | http://www.shopatwaldenpond.org |
| Phone | 978-287-5477 |
| Price | $0 |
More About Walden Pond State Reservation
Administrated by the Masschusett's Department of Conservation and Recreation, Walden Pond State Reservation is a 462-acre state park located where Henry David Thoreau wrote his seminal work, Walden, from 1845 to 1847. The park features the famous Walden pond, where visitors may swim, see a replica of Thoreau's cabin, try hiking trails, check out a gallery, a bookstore and a gift shop.
