Catch up on what happened at Woodlands Garden in 2023 by reviewing the Annual Report---a visual way to see all that staff, Board, volunteers, donors, and visitors helped make happen!
2023 at a Glance
Volunteer
Join the Garden Team
Current positions:
- We currently do not have any open positions. Check back for when we recruit for 2024 Interns.
- We are always in need of Volunteers…Please complete this online volunteer application so we can learn a little more about your interests. Then we will contact you when we have a task we’d like your help to accomplish!
Fairies in the Garden
Woodlands is thrilled to partner with Skyland Trail and Hillside Atlanta for the eleventh annual ‘Fairies in the Garden’ celebration from October 7- 21. This year we will feature fairy homes 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 7-21 and find all the fairy homes on display
About Fairies in the Garden:
- Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023 to Saturday, October 21, 2023
- 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-Arborguard Tree Specialists, A. S. Turner & Sons, Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services Nancy Scott & Mark Lewis
Bigleaf Magnolia level-Decatur Arts Alliance
Flowering Dogwood level-Glide Pizza.
Contact director@woodlandsgarden.org to learn about future sponsorship opportunities at Woodlands Garden.
Fall Events 2023
August
- 12th from 2pm to 4pm: Herbal Traditions Walk
- Led by Morgan Strickland of Flourish and Flora. More details and registration here.
September
- 16: Volunteer Project
- 16: Steve Sanchez Walk & Talk
- 11am, register by emailing director@woodlandsgarden.org
- 22: Fall Plant Sale Donor Preview
- 23-24: Fall Plant Sale
- 23: Herbal Traditions Walk
- Led by Morgan Strickland of Flourish and Flora. More details and registration here.
- Oakleaf Family Hike
October
- 1: Music in the Garden
- 7: Herbal Traditions Walk
- Led by Morgan Strickland of Flourish and Flora. More details and registration here
- 7-21: Fairies in the Garden
- Magical details found here
- 8: Music in the Garden
- 15: Music in the Garden
- 22: Music in the Garden
- 29: Music in the Garden
November
- 28: GA Gives Day
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.
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
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
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