OkoboTree

09/04/2026

🪾From stump to stunning, we give dead trees a second life all around Okoboji! 🪚 A couple chainsaws, a little sawdust in the air, and a whole lot of character!

Got a stump in your yard or a dying tree? Let’s talk about what it could become! 👇🏼

www.okobotree.org

08/26/2026

🌳 Help us preserve our history! 🌳
The Okoboji area has a story worth telling. The endless stories of the lakes, the people, the pioneers, Native heritage, local legends, and the generations who have called this incredible place home.
Our goal is to break the world record for the most carved trees in a single area, putting Okoboji on the map while celebrating the place we all love.
We can't do it without your support. Every donation, large or small, helps fund talented artists, preserve local history, and turn this once-in-a-lifetime vision into reality.
If Okoboji has ever held a special place in your heart, we invite you to be part of its legacy.
💚 Donate today.
🌳 Share our mission.
📖 Help us carve history one tree at a time.
Together, we'll create something future generations can walk through, admire, and remember.

08/21/2026

Guinness never looked so good carved into a tree! 🍺🌳 This Okobotree is out there waiting to be found! Grab the Treesure Map on our website and start your hunt today. 🗺 How many Okobotrees can you spot this summer?

www.okobotree.org

08/14/2026

🍂Summer is winding down in Okoboji, but there is still time for one more lake adventure! 🌳

Whether you're squeezing in one last weekend or just passing through, take 15 minutes to try and spot your first OkoboTree! 🪵

There is still time to enter our summer giveaways! Grab a friend, bring the kids, and make it a scavenger hunt. 🔎

For giveaway rules and how to enter find one of our recent posts!

08/07/2026

🌳Perfect for a weekend walk, bike ride, or a family scavenger hunt each carving tells a story about the Okoboji area! You can spot our latest carvings out on the trails or water. 📍

To enter the giveaway for a carved bear or owl:
1. Like this post 👍
2. Tag a friend in the comments 🏷
3. Snap a picture at your favorite carving 📸
4. Share the picture with us!

If you missed our Explore Okoboji and KCAU articles on our 26th sculpture, find them here! 📰
https://www.exploreokoboji.com/news/okobotree-embarks-on-26th-tree-sculpture/
https://www.kcau9.com/news/local-news/iowa-great-lakes-bureau/okobotree-brings-new-life-to-trees-in-the-iowa-great-lakes/

07/30/2026

Every tree has a story; we just help it come to life! 🌳

Whether it's a memorial, a keepsake, or something completely your own, tell us YOUR story! Real history creates the best carvings! 🪵

07/21/2026

Some treasures aren't buried; they're grown. 🌳All along the Okoboji area, tree sculptures wait to be found by those who know where to look. Will you find them all before summer fades? 🍃 www.okobotree.org

07/15/2026

If you have discovered an existing tree carving that isn’t yet featured on our Treesure map, we’d love to hear from you! Together, we can continue building a map of these unique carvings for others to explore and enjoy!

We are also chasing the world record for most tree carvings in a city! Help us uncover more of these local art pieces by reaching out and sharing its location. 🌳📍

07/08/2026

☀️Summer Giveaway☀️

Win a hand carved bear donated and carved by Clint Hennick! Here’s how to enter:

✅Like this post
🐻Follow us
📸Snap a selfie with the Arnold’s Park Bear
📲Post on Facebook or on your story and tag us

We will randomly select one lucky winner at the end of summer!

Official end date is Labor Day!

Be sure your post is public so we can see your entry! Good luck!🌳🍀

07/04/2026

Every carving represents local history! This is only the start, help us reach our milestone by following along for the journey!

OkoboTree, an ongoing project that turns expired trees into works of public art in the Iowa Great Lakes, has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its 25th sculpted tree, with six new sculptures added in 2026 alone.