Welcome, turtle!
On December 29, 2020, we welcomed a new art installation to the east side Troll’s Knoll - the moss turtle. This sculpture installation was made possible by a grant from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. The moss turtle installation was designed by artist Michiko Tanaka (Yellow Laboratories) and fabricated by Mach 2 Arts. The installation is still in progress as we are working to fully cover the turtle in moss. The moss turtle is a symbol of the environment - once the turtle is fully propagated with moss, we will be adding a water basin so visitors can show their appreciation of the environment by caring for the moss and sprinkling it with water.
Stop by and say hello!
Dedication ceremony: date TBD
Got moss?
We are looking for more moss to fully cover the turtle. If you have some extra moss growing on your sidewalk or driveway, please consider harvesting it and dropping it by so that the artist can apply it to the turtle. Moss that is already growing on cement is best - it can easily be removed with a putty knife. Email fremonttrollsknoll@gmail.com for drop off location.
