ROCHESTER — The Plumb Library and Rochester Land Trust are collaborating with Tri-Town Against Racism to offer a special Trail Tale honoring Black History Month. 

The Trail Tale at the George and Catherine Church Wildlife Conservation Area at 193 Marion Road takes visitors on a half-mile walk through the woods as they read the poem “The Undefeated,” written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. The popular picture book won the 2020 Caldecott Medal and 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award. 

“We are pleased to work with other organizations in the community during Black History  Month,” said Alison Noyce of Tri-Town Against Racism. “Learning about black history and  reading books with our children that have diverse characters are important ways to develop  compassion and understanding in our homes, schools, and community.” 

Tri-Town Against Racism has also donated copies of “The Undefeated” to all grade three through six classrooms at Rochester Memorial School, Sippican School, and Old Hammondtown  School. 

The 20-acre Church Wildlife Conservation Area is centrally located near the center of town. This property is a pine forest in transition, with selective trees cut in the past few years to make way for new, healthy trees. While the forest is in transition, visitors will find many nooks and crannies from fallen trees that  provide homes for animals.  

The Plumb Library, located a mile from the conservation area, at 17 Constitution Way, features a special selection of books on display for Black History Month. Curated with Tri-Town Against Racism, this selection highlights diverse characters and includes books for all ages. 

The Trail Tale will be available through Feb. 28, weather permitting.