⚫ Troll Trek is scheduled to start on Sept. 28 ⚫ Not all troll locations are known yet ⚫ One massive troll has already been in place for a year EASTAMPTON — It’s not exciting to hunt for trash. But Burlington County is providing an exception. The county is expected to launch a new event known as Troll Trek by the end of this month, featuring 18 troll sculptures crafted out of recycled and natural materials. Local artists are working on the creatures right now. Eventually, they’ll be placed at outdoor areas across the county. The unique event was inspired by Big Rusty, the massive troll sculpture — made from mostly recycled materials — that’s lounging at the future site of Creek Turn Park in Hainesport. Big Rusty’s new friends will be much smaller, but they’ll still deliver a strong message of sustainability.
The Troll Trek public art exhibition is a collaborative effort between Burlington County, the Burlington County Free Library, and the Burlington County Historical Society. The exhibition features 10 large-style sculptures of trolls, each with a unique story and design. The sculptures are located throughout Burlington County, with some being placed in public parks and others in private property.
Where are the trolls? The troll’s location (or approximate locations) are below. Eckel believes they’ll be in place for several months, at least. ⭐ “Big Rusty”; future Creek Turn Park, Hainesport; Created by Thomas Dambo ⭐ “Gracie the Garden Troll”; Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton; Created by Norma and John Neimeister. ⭐ “Troll on a Stroll”; Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton; Created by KT Carney. ⭐ “Retlaw”; Mount Holly location; Created by Julie Park and Adam Pietras. ⭐ Unnamed Troll; Mount Holly location; Created by Lowell Doerr. ⭐ “Weft”; Rancocas Valley Regional High School Annex, Mount Holly; Created by Cassie Jones. ⭐ “Woody”; Rancocas Nature Center, Westampton; Created by Jason Brown.
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