The mission of Wylde Center is to support resilient communities by connecting people to nature through environmental education and public greenspace.
We offer educational programs, events and greenspaces that actively engage youth, families and individuals in their environment, health and community, and that develop skills in environmental science, sustainable urban living, organic gardening, health, and nutrition.
Wylde Center was founded in 1997 out of a need to provide opportunities to experience nature in an urban environment. Thanks to the community’s involvement and commitment, we now operate five greenspaces in four different Decatur and Atlanta neighborhoods, open year-round for the community, for events and for our educational programs. Wylde Center also provides one of the largest youth environmental and science education programs in metro-Atlanta, including the Decatur Farm to School program, Atlanta Farm to School, Healthy Living by Healthy Growing at the Decatur Housing Authority, and science program and field trips linked to Common Core standards.
Coming Soon to a Wylde Center Garden.
Don't miss these upcoming classes and events.
S’mores Oakhurst
Please join us for our final S’mores for all event of of the season! Enjoy a sweet evening in Oakhurst Garden with our free S’mores in the Garden event! Gather by the fire to make s’mores and spend time with the community in this vibrant garden space. We provide all the supplies – just bring…
S’mores Sugar Creek
Experience a magical evening at Sugar Creek with our free S’mores in the Garden event! Gather around the fire to make s’mores and take in the beauty of this unique garden setting. We provide everything you need – just bring your love for the outdoors and enjoy a fun, family-friendly night. All ages are welcome…
S’mores Edgewood
Edgewood Garden comes to life with our free S’mores in the Garden event! Gather around the fire to roast marshmallows, make s’mores, and connect with friends, family, and nature. This family-friendly event is open to all, and we’ll provide everything you need for a cozy night outdoors. Come enjoy the warmth of the fire and…
Explore Wylde Center's Five Gardens
Our five greenspaces are open to the public every day from sunup to sundown.
Oakhurst Garden + Wylde Woods
Oakhurst is here to serve the greater Atlanta community as a beautiful space to learn and enjoy. It has community plots, a greenhouse, a mini-farm, herb garden, chickens and pocket ecosystems throughout the site. It is an excellent spot for…
Hawk Hollow Garden
There are woodland paths, a butterfly garden, a creek, and two Hobbit Houses to explore. Hawk Hollow’s purpose is to restore as much native habitat as possible while removing invasive species. New native species are introduced on an annual basis….
Mulberry Fields Garden
Named after a beloved goat of times past, Mulberry Fields is an acre of open meadow, mulberry groves, flower gardens, and towering old pecan trees. It offers an accessible greenspace for recreation, environmental education, community building, and organic growing. A…
Sugar Creek Garden
The free spirit of the Wylde Center greenspaces… Sugar Creek is meant to serve as a model for urban farming on unbuildable land. Situated in a floodplain, the site cannot be used for residential or commercial construction. This “valueless” land…
Edgewood Garden + Coan Garden
Edgewood Garden is an exciting new adventure every day. On the site of an old apartment building, the garden was rebuilt in 2014/2015 to better meet the needs of the school aged-kids in the community. Serving as a demonstration garden,…