Tucked away in Leila Arboretum, a 72-acre park in Battle Creek, Mi., on W. Michigan Ave, sits a display of beautiful artwork made from the remains of Ash trees which were killed off by the Emerald Ash Borer. In 2015, artists from around the country were commissioned to show their talents using a variety of methods. Six year later, some of the displays are starting to show signs of age. This is a free, family-friendly activity that can be enjoyed by all. There are reminders to look with your eyes only and not to touch the displays.
* All pictures were taken by Jill Moyer May 29, 2021
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Welcome Trolls
By Sam Dougherty
East Leroy, Mi |
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Backpacker Moose
by Alonzo Montoya
Newaygo, Mi
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Paul and Babe
by Kimber Thompson
Marshall, Mi
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Bigfoot
by Sam Dougherty
East Leroy, Mi |
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The Keeper of Leila
by Robert Sadowy
Toledo, OH |
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Genie In A Bottle
by Pete Leverentz
Three Rivers, Mi
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Troll Totem
by Elizabeth Parker
Battle Creek, Mi
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Defender of the Arboretum
by Gabe LaPeer
Battle Creek, Mi
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Spirit of
by George Wise
Climax, Mi
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The Strange Disappearance of Ole MacDonald
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA
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The Strange Disappearance of Ole MacDonald
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA |
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The Strange Disappearance of Ole MacDonald
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA
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The Strange Disappearance of Ole MacDonald
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA
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The Strange Disappearance of Ole MacDonald
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA |
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The Strange Disappearance of Ole MacDonald
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA |
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The Strange Disappearance of Ole MacDonald
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA |
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| Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive pest from Asia, has killed more than 50 million ash trees across North America. This "bad bug" arrived in Michigan first, around 2002. Some 7.5 billion trees are at risk from being attacked and killed. |
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I Am Groot
by Stephan Colin
Rochester, Mi
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Lady of Leila
by Elizabeth Parker
Battle Creek, Mi
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Castle Leiladoria
by Tim Klock
Altoona, Pa
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Castle Leiladoria
by Tim Klock
Altoona, Pa
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Castle Leiladoria
by Tim Klock
Altoona, Pa
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Castle Leiladoria
by Tim Klock
Altoona, Pa
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Castle Leiladoria
by Tim Klock
Altoona, Pa
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The Wizard of Leila
by Mark Eckles
Cadillac, Mi
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The Wizard of Leila
by Mark Eckles
Cadillac, Mi |
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Griffin
by Tim Klock
Altoona, Pa
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Family Tree
by Rebecca Hamlin Green
Chicago, Il
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Family Tree
by Rebecca Hamlin Green
Chicago, Il
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Family Tree
by Rebecca Hamlin Green
Chicago, Il
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Family Tree
by Rebecca Hamlin Green
Chicago, Il
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Family Tree
by Rebecca Hamlin Green
Chicago, Il
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Gnome Village
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA
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Gnome Village
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA
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Gnome Village
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA
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Gnome Village
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA
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Gnome Village
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA
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Gnome Village
by Mike Ayers
Smithfield, VA
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Welcome Trolls
By Sam Dougherty
East Leroy, Mi
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On the other side of the park is a Peace Labyrinth. It is a small maze that curves around plants, complete with dead ends. It was fun to give it a try. Just no cheating by stepping over the rows.
