Hawk Hollow Garden

Overview
Hawk Hollow is a natural setting with a focus on native plants. Donated to Wylde Center in May of 2012, it is a place to explore habitats and ecosystems. The garden rests on a flood plain of the Ocmulgee watershed and straddles Sugar Creek. There are woodland paths, a butterfly garden, a creek, and a Hobbit House 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. Some are easily placed in open spaces, but some must be strategically planned to compensate for removal of invasives while leaving as much habitat intact as possible. In some cases, long term non-natives are left to keep the native wildlife in place.

Hawk Hollow is a great spot to become an explorer. It is home to many birds, a family of turtles, frogs, and owls. Hawk Hollow is one of Atlanta's unique urban/wild interfaces, and we at the Wylde Center are excited to be stewards of this property. With its streamside location and its vital microecosystem, there are opportunities galore to explore how we can help native plants and animals thrive in these little habitat pockets. Our focus at this greenspace is invasive plant management and reintroduction of native plants and pollinators.

Where does the name Hawk Hollow come from? On the property grows a tree with a hollow base that is fun to explore. Don't worry, the tree is still healthy!  And above, hawks make the treetops and the surrounding area their home.

Volunteer at Hawk Hollow Garden
Regular garden volunteer workdays are held twice each week.
10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mondays
5-7 PM  Wednesdays
You can either sign up using this Hands-on Atlanta link or email our site coordinator directly at tamara@wyldecenter.org. If you would like to bring a group of people, email volunteer@wyldecenter.org for one of these days or a different day.