Orangeville Tree Carvings

       We recently visited Orangeville to see the tree carvings that are in the town. Maple trees were planted throughout the town and for awhile, they grew quite well. However, because of pollution from passing trucks and old age as well, they began to die off.
       The town's mayor in 2002, Drew Brown had returned from visiting Truro Nova Scotia where he noticed tree trunks in town carved into historical figures. When he returned to Orangeville, he hired 17 renowned carvers to do the same for the maples in his town. They were cut down to 3 to 4 metres high.
       The tree trunks were turned into eagles, Indians, dancers, fiddlers, animals and tree spirits. The last one, the spirits is the main subject of the carver Colin Partridge. In all, there are over 50 sculptures in town with more being added as well.
       It is worth a trip to Orangeville to see these carvings. They are a work of art and a great way to preserve the maples. Travel up highway 410 to get there and grab a brochure from the library for the location of the carvings.
       Check out the photos below for a sample of them and below the photos, click on the link to my Pinterest page for many more.

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