Auburn’s October Storywalk showcases local agriculture. Contributed photo

AUBURN — The October Storywalk, located along Auburn’s Riverwalk, highlights local agriculture.

The city’s Agriculture Committee created the 16-station display. The theme is the contribution that farms and woodlots in Auburn’s Agriculture and Resource Protection Zone make to the local economy, food supply and character.

The Storywalk stations provide information and identify resources available to farmers and woodlot owners. The value of woodlands, local food supply and farmers markets are
highlighted, as well as the real issue of hunger in Maine.

The Agriculture Committee also collaborated with the Auburn Conservation Commission to present information about selected local invasive plants and insects, including the Brown Tail Moth.

Using photos, maps and narrative, this Storywalk is geared toward all ages. The display will be up through the end of October.

For those new to the city, and according to its website (auburnmaine.gov), the Riverwalk is located behind the Hilton Garden Inn near the Great Falls of the Androscoggin River.

The trail crosses the street at the intersection of Court and Main Street, and continues behind Festival Plaza. The path meanders by the river and provides views of the Twin Cities, gardens, outdoor art and benches. The trail splits, and people can either follow it to Bonney Park or to the Lewiston side via the railroad trestle, which spills into Lewiston’s Railroad Park.

For more information, contact Liz Allen, communications and compliance manager, at 207-333-6601, ext. 2070, or lallen@auburnmaine.gov.