Posts

Showing posts with the label Thomas Dambo

The Troll Hunt in the Bernheim Forest

Image
As mentioned, Thomas Dambo is an amazing artist who has created these Trolls all over the world. He even has a trollmap posted on his own website . These trolls located at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum have their own special story as well..

Thomas Dambo and the Troll Hunt

Image
Who is Thomas Dambo? Thomas Dambo is a Danish "recycle art activist" and is known for his giant wooden sculptures called trolls, entirely made out of recycled materials. The trolls are installed in various locations in 17 countries and counting.  We have visited... "The Troll that Hatched an Egg" located in Dayton, Ohio at  Aullwood Audubon The first Troll we met is named Little Bibbi. We have visited in different seasons, with groups of friends, hiking buddies, and family so to choose photos over the years we have visited was difficult.  When visiting this park there are two "starting" points. One which starts you here at Little Bibbi and the main Nature Center and store while the other one starts you at Bodil and the farm. My suggestion is, if you have kids, to start at Bodil. You can always use the enticement of seeing the animals and going in the barn to motivate them on the hike back. Along the trail next to Little Bibbi is also an interactive "n...