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
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 –…
Learn Wylde: Día de los Muertos Mini Nichos
Create a small space for a big memory. On October 17, from 6–8 PM, join local artist and therapist Maria Villarreal for a family-friendly introduction to Día de los Muertos and its traditions of remembrance, connection, and continuity. Together, we’ll explore nichos—small three-dimensional display spaces, rooted in Mexican folk and devotional art traditions,that can hold…
Learn Wylde: ReWylding Your Shady Garden
A shady yard doesn’t have to be a gardening challenge. With the right native plants, it can become a thriving habitat for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Join Kristy Bible, founder of Decatur Community Habitat, and Tamara Jones, Wylde Center Lead Greenspace Coordinator at Hawk Hollow garden on October 18, for a hands-on Learn Wylde…
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