"Hector the Collector" by Emily A. Beeny

Do you have your very own nature collection? If not, would you like to make one?

Read along with Elizabeth as she shares "Hector the Collector" by Emily A. Beeny for this week's Tales from the Trails Thursday.




Location: Austin, TX, USA

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