The weather outdoors may have turned colder in recent weeks, but Burlington County’s trolls are still around looking to befriend more residents and visitors this holiday season.
Burlington County Troll Trek, the public arts exhibition organized by the Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Parks System, continues through Dec. 31.
The exhibition consists of 19 trolls placed in various outdoor locations throughout the county. It was inspired by Big Rusty, a large troll created by world renown artist Thomas Dambo at the site of Hainesport’s future Creek Turn Park. Like Big Rusty, each of the trolls is made from recycled and natural materials.
After New Year’s, some of the trolls may depart to new homes chosen by their creators and Troll Trek sponsors, who helped fund the stipends awarded to artists to construct the trolls.
“Troll Trek was created to celebrate recycling, sustainability and the power of imagination. It has accomplished everything we hoped for and more, bringing visitors to parks, downtowns and other outdoor green spaces,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson. “The holiday season may be busy, but we want to encourage everyone to find some time to seek out any of the remaining trolls they’ve missed before the exhibition ends.”
Residents and visitors can find the locations of all 19 trolls (including GPS coordinates) with an online map posted on the Burlington County Troll Trek page: https://co.burlington.nj.us/2076/Troll-Trek-2024 .
There are also plenty more great Burlington County Parks events, art exhibits, programs and activities for all ages and interests in the Burlington County Parks System’s Winter Program Guide. The 36-page guide can be found online at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/235/Parks and includes all the seasonal Burlington County Parks events, plus listings for the Department’s nature, history, health and fitness, art and cooking programs. The guide also lists upcoming events and activities at the Historic Underground Railroad Museum of Burlington County and the Rancocas Nature Center.
“Troll Trek is a perfect example of the creative and innovative exhibitions and programs presented by the Burlington County Parks system each month,” said Commissioner Allison Eckel, liaison to the Department of Resource Conservation and Parks. “These activities entertain, enrich, and contribute to the high quality of life all residents enjoy in this county. The Winter Program Guide lists them all and is a great resource for all residents looking for new and exciting ways to enjoy the season.”