Giant trolls have a message for humans about protecting the planet An installation of six sculptures is on display at a historic estate about 30 miles south of San Francisco.

Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates giant wooden trolls from recycled materials to promote environmental awareness.

An installation of six sculptures called “Trolls Save the Humans” is on display at Filoli, a historic estate with 650 acres of forests and gardens in Woodside, California, about 30 miles (50 ...

But the six young trolls at Filoli have a more optimistic view of human nature. They believe they can teach people how to protect the environment. “They want to save the humans.

A giant sculpture created by the Danish artist Thomas Dambo and his team is seen on display at the historic estate Filoli, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Woodside, Calif.

Woodside’s historic Filoli is both a playground and a masterpiece of preservation.