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.
Fall Break Camp registration is now open!
Upcoming Events
Fall Break Camp – Dekalb County Schools
Join us during DeKalb County Schools’ Fall Break, October 5 through 9, as we explore the sights, sounds, smells and flavors that make this time of year a favorite among so many. Campers will observe how the season changes the garden and the animals living in it. We’ll also play fun nature games, make amazing…
Smart Stormwater: Climate Solutions for Your Landscape
What if your landscape could slow, sink, and store rainwater instead of sending it rushing away as runoff? As part of Atlanta Climate Week, join Wylde Center on October 13 from 6:30–8:30 pm for an evening of connection and practical climate solutions with Brandy Hall, founder of Shades of Green Permaculture. We’ll begin with an…
Nature Therapy with NorthSouthEast Nature & Forest Therapy
Slow, sensory experiences in the garden, to ease into Autumn. This month’s nature therapy gathering brings the community together to slow down, feel into the changing season, and release/relieve any heaviness. We will bring our attention to the earth around us in Oakhurst Garden – the birds, the bats, the asters, the waxing moon –…
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