2025 Virtual Hike

Winnie the Pooh Virtual Hike

The 2025 Virtual Hike offers a month-long, accessible exploration of the Hundred Acre Wood, allowing participants to enter the whimsical world of A.A. Milne’s classic stories. Running from April 1 to April 30, this virtual experience will enable participants to engage in a reading (and hiking) challenge like no other. Filled with one-time events, the program is held in partnership with:

Carroll County Public Library
The Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
The Pooh Corner Hartfield
Tea And Whimsey

Enoch Pratt Free Library

The program includes a group viewing party of Christopher Robin (2018) on April 19, 2025, for a shared celebration of the Hundred Acre Wood’s timeless charm. The film will be audio-described. The program concludes with a virtual tea tasting (complete with optional tea kits) on April 24, 2025. Additional on-demand events include an audio tour of the real Pooh Corner in England, a Pooh-themed escape room adventure, a scone-making session, and trivia celebrating A.A. Milne’s work.

Virtual Hike Rules

Library patrons must register for the program to participate in the 2025 Virtual Hike. Once a patron has registered for the 2025 Virtual Hike, they must track their activities, reading, and physical activity. For each activity, patrons earn "acres" towards walking the Hundred Acre Woods. To complete the program, you must have earned 100 acres. This program is open to LBPD patrons and their families. Those who complete the program will receive a medal showcasing their achievements.

Registration Form

To register for the program, please complete this Google Form:

https://forms.gle/mWD9mfS4KXj4sNM98

Tracking Form

To track your participation, please fill out this Google Form:

https://forms.gle/z7ZYZFnPpK921ww6A

On-Demand Events

English Scone-Making Workshop -

Sponsored by the Carroll County Public Library, this on-demand English Scone-making workshop will delight you! Instructions on how to make the scones can be found here: Scone Recipe.docx (1).pdf

The video workshop can be found here: https://youtu.be/wkmF1W6d-PU?si=DLCUKOxEN_rrqZaa

Pooh's Honey Hunt -

Step into the world of Pooh and his friends! This digital escape room-like game is fun for all ages. https://forms.gle/SRQK5M1ahyUWNcyR6

A. A. Milne Trivia -

Think you know A. A. Milne's work? Test your knowledge with our trivia game. https://forms.gle/2CZT3CT64ttC9tJA8

Audio Tour of the Pooh Corner -

Pooh Corner is the home to Winnie-the-Pooh in the UK. Based on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, the inspiration for A.A. Milne's 100 Acre Wood, Pooh Corner is a tearoom, gift shop and museum dedicated to everyone’s favourite bear. Established in 1978, Pooh Corner has a long history and a real connection to the Milne family. Back in the 1920s, young Christopher Robin Milne would walk from his country house with his nanny and donkey, Jessica. His first stop would be to buy some sweets from the little shop on the edge of the village. This little shop is now known across the world as Pooh Corner... When Pooh Corner was first established Christopher Robin himself would occasionally drop in! Video link to be announced.

Audio Tour of the Ashdown Forest -

Ashdown Forest is famous as the magical landscape that inspired one of the world’s best loved children’s stories, the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh. The iconic British character was created by A.A. Milne who lived on the edge of the Forest and conjured stories inspired by explorations with his young son, Christopher Robin. Video link to be announced.

Virtual Events

Tea Tasting Workshop -

Sponsored by the Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, the Carroll County Public Library, and Tea and Whimsey, this tea-tasting workshop aims to introduce you to several new teas while exploring their history and flavor profiles! The library will provide up to 50 people with a tea-tasting kit. Patrons must register for this program no later than April 1, 2025. Registration can be found here: https://marylandlibraries.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R9fCdlUqTlaWVPK4ayCLUQ.

In-Person Events

Christopher Robin (2018) Viewing Party -

Sponsored by Enoch Pratt Free Library, join us on April 19 for a viewing party of the 2018 film Christopher Robin. Christopher Robin -- now a family man living in London -- receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher's help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends -- Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo. Once reunited, the lovable bear and the gang travel to the big city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life. The film will be audio-described. It will be held at the Wheeler Auditorium of the Central Branch of Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Registration recommended. To register for the program, click here: https://marylandlibraries.libcal.com/calendar/ExternalCalendar/ChristopherRobin