Wylde Center connects people to nature in the heart of Atlanta. Through four urban greenspaces, hands-on education, and community programs, we inspire learning, sustainability, and healthier neighborhoods for all. Connect with Wylde Center by visiting a garden, attending an event, volunteering, becoming a member, buying plants, or supporting our mission.
Nature Camps for Curious Kids
At Wylde Center, nature is the classroom. Our immersive camps invite children to unplug, explore, and learn through hands-on discovery and outdoor play across four unique greenspaces in Decatur and Atlanta. Designed to spark curiosity and confidence, Wylde Center camps help kids grow and fall in love with the natural world.
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Upcoming Events
Music in the Garden: Lola Ladae
Summer evenings, warm breezes, and the magic of live music under the open sky. Celebrate the arrival of summer with an intimate evening of live music in Wylde Center’s Oakhurst Garden on Saturday, June 20. On June 20, Lola Ladae’s smooth vocals and neo-soul rhythms will fill the warm evening air as the sun sets…
Shoots and Sprouts Family Activity Day: Painting in the Garden
Come get artsy at the Oakhurst Garden in Decatur, GA! We will have painting stations with various types of painting styles to engage your pre K through elementary aged children. All are welcome. Free to attend. If you know you’re coming, help us plan for supply needs by RSVPing here.
Learn Wylde: Herbs from Garden to Kitchen
Explore how to put abundant summer herbs to work in this hands-on workshop focused on fresh, flavorful cooking. Participants will learn about various herbs while creating several dressings and spreads using seasonally abundant ingredients like basil, thyme, parsley, and oregano. We will use all of our senses to explore these herbs as we sample recipes…
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