StoryWalk was conceived by Tyler Janiak of Elmhurst Troop 78 as an Eagle Scout project to give back to the community while promoting his love for both the outdoors and reading. In collaboration with Elmhurst Public Library and Elmhurst Park District, the idea became a reality and encouraged early literacy, physical activity, and family time together in nature. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.