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 |
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.
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