126 Baptist Road, Canterbury, New Hampshire 03224, United States
2022 Tale Trail Schedule
Open daily 9 AM - 6 PM
We have a great reading selection for our Tale Trails this year. Stories will come to life for kids as they walk the trails and read, or have read to them, pages from nature books.
June 1 - July 31: Pitter and Patter by Martha Sullivan
Follow friends Pitter and Patter, two raindrops who fall from the sky and land in different places. They go through the water cycle, meeting new aquatic and woodland friends along the way. This book ties in with the NH Public Library Summer Reading Program theme "Oceans of Possibilities." Ages 4-10
Extended through October 10!
Grandma Lisa's Humming, Buzzing, Chirping Garden by Lisa Doseff
With the help from her grandchildren, Grandma Lisa converts her new suburban home's yard to a habitat for wildlife. The kids delight in all the new animals visiting her yard--including bees, birds, butterflies and lightning bugs! Written in verse, this story is joyful and inspirational. We will all want a yard like Grandma Lisa's! Ages baby-12 years.
PLUS . . .
Sep. 17 - Oct. 10: Poet-Tree Tale Trail
We'll usher in fall with some of our favorite poems about the season that are posted on trees along our trails and throughout the gardens. You'll find them as you walk and explore our grounds. After your walk you'll find some poetry prompts at our activity table where you may be inspired to write your own poem! All ages.
ADMISSION is $5 per child; adults and infants are free. Online ticketing is not available. Pay when you arrive and put payment in the cash box on the Farm Stand Porch (you'll find instructions there). Please enter both the number of adults and kids on our Log Book clipboard. Canterbury & Belmont residents can reserve a free pass from your local Public Library. Please leave your pass in the cash box.
Hike at your own risk, and watch for slippery rocks! Sturdy shoes are recommended. The trails are not suitable for strollers; Please leave pets at home.
During your visit you may also enjoy our Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom open-play areas, walk our labyrinths, and explore any other marked trails on the property.
We occasionally schedule private parties here and the pavilion and play areas will not be available during these times. Please check our calendar before your visit to check availability of the pavilion. Thank you.
A poem that describes the type of experience you can have here at Petals in the Pines.