Woodlands Garden was honored to host two composers, a poet and a visual artist who created new works here commemorating the 1964 passage of the Wilderness Act. Listen to Wing’s poetry and Stewart and Eric’s music, and ponder Edie’s mobiles, all uniquely expressing the taste of wildness available to Woodlands visitors.
http://youtu.be/IEc-d5Ov7tI
On October 28th, 42 DeKalb Master Gardeners swarmed Woodlands to install 300 native perennials and over 30 shrubs and trees. Watch this mini-movie, and be amazed …
http://youtu.be/Yax_WQW5xPo
A nifty way to show your love for Woodlands Garden!
Woodlands is part of Georgia Gives Day –
a 24-hour marathon of generosity.
On November 13th people all over the state
will make easy, secure online donations
to their favorite charities. You can do it, too –
This link will take you to the Woodlands page:
Our friend Christina Brosius
made three little videos
about our great fall at Woodlands.
See the “Fairies” video below.
Click now!
You don’t have to wait till the 13th.
We’ll be happy to accept your gift now,
but keep visiting.
We’ll also provide tips
to leverage your donation.
Here’s just one reason to love Woodlands:
Fairy Houses …
See you in the Garden!
Claire
Executive Director
932 Scott Boulevard, Decatur 30030
www.woodlandsgarden.org
678-641-2966
The Partridge Fairies
The Fairy People from Skyland Trail have descended upon Woodlands and installed their fabulous fairy homes and gardens along the trails. Every year this wonderful collaboration delights Woodlands visitors of all ages as well as participants from both organizations. Our Fairy Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2-5 pm, includes art workshops, face painting, a drum circle, and of course the Summoning of the Fairies and Trail Parade.
Please walk or bike if possible, or park off-site at Westchester School on Scott Blvd, or at BB&T Bank or Emory Credit Union on Clairmont. A shuttle will circle through all parking lots and bring visitors to Woodlands. A few on-site parking spaces will be reserved for handicap parking.
Virginie and Shannon installing one of the diptychs.
Photographers Virginie Kippelen and Shannon Davis have installed their collaborative photography project “Urban Wilderness + Man-Made Nature.” These diptych pairings offer a reflection on the conflicting forces between people and nature. The artists state: “We felt strongly that our visual exploration needed to be showcased in a natural environment that would convey the concept of our work. Woodlands Garden, a seven-acre forest on the edge of a busy street in Decatur, Ga, was the perfect fit for this exhibition.” Part of the 2014 Atlanta Celebrates Photography festival, this exhibit will remain on view at Woodlands until early November.
Fairies and photos will all be on view this Sunday, Oct. 19, when we welcome a new-to-Woodlands musical group to the Pavilion, 2-4 pm. The Porch Bottom Boys proudly hail from Decatur and play music based in bluegrass and seasoned with the diverse backgrounds of the band members in jazz, blues, rock, and other styles.
Jim Thompson, on fiddle and guitar, is an Atlanta native who has lived and worked in the coal towns of Virginia, and he gives the band its deep bluegrass roots. A founding member of the Poetown Ramblers near Grundy, Virginia, Jim also has played with bluegrass groups in Nashville. Steve Gorbatkin, who plays guitar and harmonica, was born on the south side of Chicago. His years in the Windy City left an indelible blues-inflected mark on his singing. Mandolinist and vocalist Denis Gainty has played various instruments with groups in Boston, New York, and Osaka. His mandolin style reflects his eclectic musical influences and misspent youth. All three are songwriters; they’ll play some of their original tunes, traditional songs, and favorite covers. You can read more about the group at porchbottomboys.com.
The plant sale continues during all of these events and by special appointment. Be sure to stop by the sales yard to visit the knowledgeable plant sale volunteers and find the perfect shrubs and perennials for your yard.
To our Neighbors and Friends:
Woodlands Garden of Decatur, Inc. is pleased to announce plans to acquire the property located at 915 Clairemont Avenue, at the northeast corner of Scott Boulevard and Clairemont Avenue. This property was recently purchased by the Decatur Development Authority. Woodlands has signed an agreement with the Authority that gives us 18 months to raise the funds to purchase the property from the Authority.
This is a tremendous opportunity for Woodlands to preserve the green space at this highly visible location and to provide improved access to the Garden. Plans for how to integrate this new property are not complete, but we expect changes to our green space that will allow safe entry and exit, some additional parking, and new plantings consistent with our current Garden.
We are also developing master plan improvements for our current 7 acres. This additional property will provide further opportunity to enhance the Woodlands experience and beautify the corner. Ultimately, the beauty and serenity of the Garden is our focus. The improvements we make over the next two years will allow our community to more easily experience Woodlands Garden.
Visit us at woodlandsgarden.org and stroll through the Garden often. We will keep you informed as we move toward acquisition of the property. As always, we deeply appreciate your support.
The Board of Directors and Staff of Woodlands Garden of Decatur
404.373.2222
info@woodlandsgarden.org