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Fairies in the Garden

Woodlands is thrilled to partner with Skyland Trail and Hillside Atlanta for the twelfth annual ‘Fairies in the Garden’ celebration from October 5- 19. This year we will feature fairy homes to explore throughout the garden including sites easily viewed from ADA-accessible paths and hardscaped driveways.

Fairies in the Garden features artistic “fairy” houses, hidden throughout the Garden’s eight-acre forest for young nature-lovers to find. Skyland Trail artists will create intricate tiny houses in the woods, just for you to find. They could be tucked away below an old tree, under a bridge or right along the trails. Discover tiny fairy dwellings built from bark, twigs, branches, seed heads, leaves and other natural materials, tucked in sheltered nooks along the garden’s paths. Colonies will include root fairies, stump fairies, fortress fairies, moss fairies … and of course trolls under the bridge.

How to join in the fairy fun:

Keep magic thriving by: 1.Staying on the path; 2. Look with your eyes only–please don’t touch the fairy homes!

  • Download the Fairy Map here
  • Stroll the trails at Woodlands Garden during the free, 2-week exhibit from October 5-19 and find all the fairy homes on display

About Fairies in the Garden:

  • Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 to Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • Time: Exhibit is open during daylight hours
  • Location: 932 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030
  • Directions & Parking: Directions to Woodlands can be found here. Parking at Woodlands is limited. Off-site parking options are available at Westchester Elementary on the weekends and on Maediris Dr across from the Decatur YMCA. Please consider walking, biking, or carpooling.
  • Cost: Free, but donations are welcomed here
  • Costume: Yes, please!

A special thank you to all of the volunteers involved and to our community sponsors for helping to make this free event possible….

Sponsors supporting Fairies in the Garden:

White Oak level

Bigleaf Magnolia level

Flowering Dogwood level 

Contact director@woodlandsgarden.org to learn about future sponsorship opportunities at Woodlands Garden.

Fairies in the Garden

Calendar of Activities

  • Saturday, October 5: Opening Weekend Celebration
    • Join us for the opening day of Fairies in the Garden! Live fairies will lead fun activities for families! Stop by between 2-5pm for fairy crafts, stories, bubbles and more! 
  • Sunday, October 6: Guided Fairy Walk
    • Grab your fairy wings and join a fun stroll through the garden at 12pm, highlighting fairy homes and other fun garden sights! 
  • Music in the Garden
    • Singer songwriters perform in the Pavilion from 2-4pm
  • Wednesday, October 9: Midweek Mindfulness Fairy Yoga
    • Join us for Midweek Mindfulness, Fairy edition!! We invite you to dress in your best fairy outfit and join us for yoga amongst the fairy homes. Register for $15 in advance here.
  • Friday, October 11: Inclusive Friendly Fairy Fun
    • Contact us to learn more about this curated experience for Garden neighbors & friends seeking unique connections to the fairy exhibit.
  • Saturday, October 12: Fairy Activity Booth at Atlanta Pride Festival
  • Sunday, October 13: Family Yoga with Grounded Kids Yoga
    • Join us for Family Fairy Yoga from 12-1pm in partnership with Grounded Kids Yoga! Dress up in your favorite magical outfit and come have fun under the trees! Mats will be provided. 
  • Music in the Garden
    • Singer songwriters perform in the Pavilion from 2-4pm
  • Tuesday, October 15: Fairy Stories and Crafts with Trees Atlanta
    • Drop by to visit the fairies and make a craft while you’re here between 10am-2pm! We will have different fairy themed crafts available in the Pavilion. Join the Fairy Storytime in the Birdsnest from 11am-12pm.
  • Wednesday, October 16: Fairy Play Time
    • Join us for fairy play time! Live fairies will lead fun activities for families! Stop by between 12-3pm for fairy crafts, stories, bubbles and more! 
  • Saturday, October 19: Farewell to Fairies
    • Visit Woodlands Garden and say Farewell to the Fairies! Pack a picnic, put on your fairy wings one last time, and come celebrate with music, crafts, and other fun activities from 1pm-3pm!

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Woodlands Garden 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, United States

Hosted weekly on Wednesdays from 9am-11am then in warmer months we may start earlier. All experience levels are welcome. We are incorporating all types of hands on volunteer activities taking […]

Event Series Volunteer Project

Volunteer Project

Woodlands Garden 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, United States

Hosted weekly on Wednesdays from 9am-11am then in warmer months we may start earlier. All experience levels are welcome. We are incorporating all types of hands on volunteer activities taking […]

Event Series Volunteer Project

Volunteer Project

Woodlands Garden 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, United States

Hosted weekly on Wednesdays from 9am-11am then in warmer months we may start earlier. All experience levels are welcome. We are incorporating all types of hands on volunteer activities taking […]

Event Series Volunteer Project

Volunteer Project

Woodlands Garden 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, United States

Hosted weekly on Wednesdays from 9am-11am then in warmer months we may start earlier. All experience levels are welcome. We are incorporating all types of hands on volunteer activities taking […]

Give a Tribute Tree Today

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Create a living tribute for all of life’s events Woodlands Garden’s Tribute Tree Program offers a unique and lasting way to recognize the family, friends, and events that have touched our lives while also supporting the canopy of the Garden. For a single or collective tribute donation of $750 or more, Woodlands staff will purchase and plant a tree within the Garden’s eight acres that will honor and remember an individual, group, or special event of your choosing. Once planted, Tribute Trees will grow and blossom, year after year, while helping to enrich the life-giving canopy of this community greenspace. Participants in Woodlands’ Tribute Tree program will receive:

  • A letter and tax-deductible receipt acknowledging their gift
  • A handwritten note mailed to the honorees, if desired
  • An option to have the honoree’s name listed along with our Tribute Tree honorees on the Garden’s website and on display at the Visitors Center
  • The knowledge that they have created a lasting legacy that adds beauty to the Garden and provides a habitat for its ecosystem.

For this program’s FAQ section or further reading, please visit our Tribute Tree Program page. To learn about other ways to give to Woodlands Garden, please visit our Become a Donor page.To begin the Tribute Tree donation process, please complete the Tribute Tree Application, or contact Kate McAlpin, Executive Director, at director@woodlandsgarden.org or 404-373-2222.

Tribute Tree Honorees

Mason Adair

Judith Cotter Bidwell

Janice Butt

Jim Capps

Genia Cayce

Genia Cayce

Genia Cayce

Edmund and Alice Cotter

Chris Culberson

Deb Duchon

Frances Brodnax Frantz

Kenneth Harwood

Connie and Edward Holley

Leadership DeKalb, Woodlands Warblers

Mary Ellen Pendergrast

Mary Ellen Pendergrast

Andy Plankenhorn

Al Rogers

Michael Bernard Schaaf

Brian Somers

Betty Spiker

Nancy Pinner Strauss

Frank and Jenny Wynne

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Volunteers Welcome

 

Staff look forward to having you join in as a volunteer! Everyone is welcome-we can find a task for all ages and abilities. There will be many ways to get involved with Woodlands Garden and we need you!

Steps to Volunteer:

  • Step 1: Complete an Online Volunteer Application here--this will sign you up for the Garden's Volunteer E-newsletter so you'll be the first to know about upcoming volunteer opportunities!
  • Step 2: Read and Sign the electronic Volunteer Policy & Waiver found here.
  • Step 3: Sign up for Volunteer Project shift via links below:
  • Step 4: After Volunteer Project--Log volunteer hours here.
Wednesday Volunteer Project Sign Up
Plant Sale Volunteer Sign Up
Weekend Volunteer Project Sign Up

 

Seeking Service Hours or Planning a Group Project:

  • Complete this online application with details of your areas of interest and availability
    • If you are in need of volunteer hours for a club/group or seeking service hours for community service please let us know the details in the online application especially if you have a deadline to meet.
    • Corporate volunteer groups are encouraged to complete the online application and email info@woodlandsgarden.org for details of getting your group engaged.
  • Once you have completed the online application you'll be included in our volunteer e-newsletter and receive updates directly to your inbox on how to get involved.
  • Contact info@woodlandsgarden.org with questions

 

Ways to Volunteer

Volunteers help guide visitors on a Garden exploration
Volunteers help guide visitors on a Garden exploration.


For the Garden: 

If you are interested in any of the opportunities below, please email the Garden Manager:   info@woodlandsgarden.org or call 404-373-2222

  • Plant record-keeping (bloom report, plant inventory, plant labels)
  • Gardening – planting, weeding, watering, pruning
  • Tool maintenance
  • Golf cart maintenance

For the Office and the Organization:

  • Facilities maintenance

    The Lycoris radiata, also commonly known as Red Magic Lily, is a late-blooming bulb
    We can also use help with indoor tasks like sorting our extensive catalog of garden images.
  • Administration
  • Tech support
  • Writing / editing
  • Fundraising
  • Board membership
  • Bookkeeping
  • Publicity / marketing

For Visitors:

  • Leading tours for organizations and school groups
  • Social media
  • Event planning
  • Hosting concerts and other events
  • Environmental education

We are eager to meet you and put you to work! Please take a moment to tell us about your interests and availability on a brief form you can find here.

Feel free to contact with questions here: info@woodlandsgarden.org