by Renee Wood
The community’s invited to come and hear about a Victorian adventure seeker at Healesville Library, as it hosts one of it’s first events since closures from the pandemic.
Backyard Adventurer Beau Miles is streaming into the library to discuss his new book which discusses his adventure seeking ways by kayaking across the Bass Strait to walking 90km to work.
Team leader Sabina Wills said it’s hoped the meeting will inspire more locals to think how they can embrace out local region and seek more adventures close by.
“He’s all about looking to see what’s around you that you don’t necessarily always see. So it’s about taking time going for walks, looking around you and just seeing all the beauty and wonder around you. He sounds like a real character.
I think the people in Healesville in the surrounding area we live in this area because it is so beautiful. And it is taking that time
“just 10 steps from the library all by myself in the beautiful surrounds with the river, and it’s just lovely. So I think it’s a real opportunity to Yeah, just look at things in a different way.
Ms Wills is even taking on her own challenge on the day of the event, mountain-biking into work from her home in Toolangi.
“I think my neighbors think I’m a bit crazy. But yeah, I think it’s that real inspiration to try something different. I think it’s just a fantastic book to promote.”
Ms Mills said the library is looking forward to hosting more events going forward both in person and guest speakers.
“We’ve got story times for different ages of children. We’ve got fantastic tech support, so that’s helping people look at their phones and home tech and work out what’s happening to get up to speed.”
Tea and coffee will be provided on the day.
