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Backyard Adventures

with Karen Wallsten

2026-07-16 10:00:00 2026-07-16 11:00:00 America/Chicago Backyard Adventures Have a backyard blast with Karen Wallsten! Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Thursday, July 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 10:00:00 2026-07-16 11:00:00 America/Chicago Backyard Adventures Have a backyard blast with Karen Wallsten! Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Donaldsonville

Meeting Room

Have a backyard blast with Karen Wallsten!

Discover the wonders of the natural world right outside your door with children’s book author and illustrator, Karen Wallsten. Grow like a tree, touch a giant wasp nest, find out why cockroaches are good for our yards, and more.

Retired teacher and artist, Karen Wallsten, lives in Hammond, Louisiana, and is the author/illustrator of the children’s book The Adventures of Shiko & Walter. The story follows Shiko, a curious cat, and Walter, a wise companion, as they go on outdoor adventures together. Along the way, they discover plants, animals, and the little wonders of nature right outside their home.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (ages 6-8) |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors & Performers |

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Donaldsonville
Phone: 225-473-8052
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Today's hours

We're open 8:30AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth
About the Location

Our Donaldsonville location was built in 1980 under the direction of Earline Decoteau, Director. It is located in historic downtown Donaldsonville.

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