When emerald ash borers destroyed numerous ash trees in this arboretum, artists were invited to carve wizards, dragons, and other fantasy-themed carvings from the tree trunks. This wonderful collection of art is known by many as Fantasy Forest. One carving that is particularly popular is known as "The Strange Disappearance of Old MacDonald."
April 14, 2023
Vancouver, British Columbia
A mysterious sculpture is hidden in Vancouver's Stanley Park.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
The Fun Farm weaves fairy tales, myths, and magic into a magnificent collection for visitors to explore.
London, England
This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.
Oulu, Finland
This lonely rock has been turned into a character loved and feared by children.
Surrey, British Columbia
A colorful hidden village of the fair folk.
Oxford, England
The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.
West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
A local tree surgeon has created a whimsical walk full of carved tree stumps near Scotland's Loch Lomond.
Traverse City, Michigan
Though its branches are painted bright colors by generations of locals, the tree is said to be a haunted portal to hell.
