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Birds a-twitter at Woodlands

Camellias abloom in hues of brilliant reds, gentle pinks and frosty white in a canvas of rich green and brown …  and now a new flutter of color in our palette.

The Woodlands Garden bird committee has created a space for feeding and viewing our fine feathered friends. Our friend Marko Bajic captured their antics in our new bird meadow.

In the video below, we see the Tufted Titmouse, a White-Breasted Nuthatch, an American Goldfinch, a Pine Siskin, and a Pine Warbler in action:

http://youtu.be/_CMiao9lfw8

The spicy suet in the Bird Meadow at the garden keeps the squirrels away, but is quite a hit with the birds. In this video, we see female and male Pine Warblers, a White Breasted Nuthatch (immature), and a female Red Bellied Woodpecker:

Here’s a video of a Carolina Chickadee, a Yellow-Rumped Warbler, and an Eastern Bluebird at the suet and sunflower seed feeders:

And a last one, of what we like to describe as a “very bright (and photogenic) Bluebird” to complete our little collection of videos from our bird meadow,

http://youtu.be/ypGwc8hFptQ

Come and take an end-of-winter stroll at our chirping new bird meadow. It’s a great place to learn about native plants and birds. You just might spot a bird we haven’t!

Wilderness Act Art, Music and Poetry

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

DeKalb Master Gardeners in Action

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

Georgia Gives Day Supports Woodlands Garden

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:

Georgia Gives to Woodlands

GACNP_CMYK_Logo_2014Our 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.

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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

Fairies, Photos, Fiddles and Ferns

The Partridge Fairies

A Celebration of Fairies on Sunday, Oct. 18

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.

Photography Project Now on View

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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.

Woodlands Welcomes The Porch Bottom Boys for Live Music on Oct. 19

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.

. . . And the Plant Sale Continues

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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.