Welcome tree lover. You have found the landing place for three Rotella Park Tree Tales art installations.

Here is how it works:

​Visit Rotella Park and find one of the trees with strings of flags in it. (See the pictures below) Select the story below that matches your tree and press play.

Or just enjoy the Tree Tales under any tree.

​This art installation was created by visual artist Melody Epperson and brought to you by Adams County Cultural Arts.

Join Melody at Rotella Park on Saturday, September 16th for Welby Days and screenprint your own fabric flag.
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​Rotella Park 
1824 Coronado Pkwy. N.
​Denver CO 80229

All trees can be found in Rotella Park

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Photo by Melody Epperson

Yggdrasil

Told by Ana Mettler

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Photo by Melody Epperson

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The Tree Gnome
​(El gnomo del árbol) 
​(Spanish/Espanol)

Told by Sudri Castillo

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Photo by Melody Epperson

The Enchanted Apple Tree

Told by Erin M. Banta

This experiential art and sound installation will enrich visitors lives by fostering a sense of belonging and connection with nature. It honors diverse cultures and allows local artists and neighborhood youth to connect in a more meaningful way with trees. When visitors encounter these vibrant trees they will also see a sign with a QR code that leads them, via their cell phone, to listen to the rich traditional tales. This encounter with the trees and Tree Tales will provide a greater sense of peace and well-being as well as a deeper appreciation of nature both in their own community and the planet.

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Original Tree Tales by ​Arts Street Denver Youth 

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​Thanks to Adams County Cultural Arts for funding the Rotella Park Installations.

Also, Denver Arts and Venues for the PS You are Here Grant
that supported the original creation of the Tree Tales project.

Melody worked in partnership with Arts Street- YEA, Ink Lounge, and Youth on Record.