Wednesday Walk & Talk
2026-05-20 11:15 - 12:30, 2026-06-17 11:15 - 12:30, 2026-07-15 11:15 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | GA
Visit Woodlands Garden for our monthly Wednesday Walk & Talk! Each month, we will share a morning beverage while we walk through the Woodlands. We will meet on the porch of the Visitors Center at 11:15 am and begin walking at 11:25 am. This program is free and does not require registration. Stay tuned for more details on upcoming walk and talks!

February 18th: Celebrate Georgia Arbor Day with a Tree Walk and Talk led by Edward Morrow, local arborist.
March 18th: Learn about Air Quality in the garden with former Woodlands intern, Emily Clarke.
April 8th: Come walk and see what’s blooming.

Singing Workshop in the Pavilion - May
2026-05-21 18:15 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 18:15 - 20:00
Click to register. Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice, with fresh, physical ways into strengthening your confidence, clarity, and listening. Elise teaches in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony.
Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise introduces songs from global and local repertoires, as well as her original songs and in-the-moment improvised creations. All pieces are broken down into easily learnable parts and become thrilling to sing in a group.
Singers of all abilities, styles, and experience are welcome. No music reading required.
Starts at $15. Register now.

Woodland Explorers
2026-05-23 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-27 10:30 - 12:30
Join us for a monthly hands-on adventure for kids to explore Woodlands! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each session will feature a new theme with activities such as story time, scavenger hunts, story time, crafts, and more. Each child will receive a nature journal to document their discoveries, and collect a unique stamp to remember each month that they attend. This program is free and does not require registration.

Volunteer Project
2026-05-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 11:00
Everyone is welcome to come volunteer. More details about how to register here: https://www.woodlandsgarden.org/come-volunteer/

Paint a Pot with L'Arche
2026-05-30 13:30 - 15:30
Click to let us know you are attending so we can bring enough supplies. Come join L’Arche Atlanta’s community of people with and without disabilities for a relaxing afternoon of painting in the serene Woodlands Garden. This outdoor event will be shaded and can be accessed via a paved path appropriate for foot traffic and wheelchairs. Pots, paints, and watercolor supplies will be provided. Make some new friends, spend time outside, and take home a painted pot of your own! No charge.

Singing Workshop in the Pavilion - June
2026-06-04 18:15 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 18:15 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 18:15 - 20:00, 2026-06-25 18:15 - 20:00
Click to register. Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice, with fresh, physical ways into strengthening your confidence, clarity, and listening. Elise Witt teaches in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony.
Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise introduces songs from global and local repertoires, as well as her original songs and in-the-moment improvised creations. All pieces are broken down into easily learnable parts and become thrilling to sing in a group.
Singers of all abilities, styles, and experience are welcome. No music reading required.
Cost is $15-$120.

Qigong/Dao Yin Class: Mindful Movement Series
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00
Click to register. Join us for gentle Dao Yin and Qigong practices set in the serene beauty of Woodlands Garden. These ancient movement traditions are designed to reduce stress, improve balance, and deepen your connection with the natural world—offering a peaceful way to nurture both mind and body. This class is part of the Health & Wellness in Nature initiative at Woodlands Garden.
Over the course of eight weeks in June and July, we will gather on Fridays at 10:00 AM on the lawn (rain meet at screened pavilion). Each session will include guided Qigong and Dao Yin exercises that emphasize intentional breathing, gentle movement, and mindful awareness—both standing and floor-based. As foundational practices for Tai Chi, these sessions offer an accessible and meaningful introduction to this transformative art.
Weather permitting, we will also explore the garden grounds through guided walking inspired by forest bathing, enriched by Instructor Neil’s deep knowledge of trees and ecology.
Session Details:
Dates: Fridays, June 5 – July 24 (with July 31 as a make-up date)
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Woodlands Garden
Fees:
$30 for Co-op members, Woodlands volunteers, and donors
$60 suggested donation for the general public
Click to register.
All proceeds are shared between Woodlands Garden and the Tai Chi 4 LIFE Co-op. Woodlands Garden is dedicated to preserving a woodland sanctuary that educates and inspires connection with the natural world. The Tai Chi 4 LIFE Co-op is a self-care community offering practical methods—through Tai Chi, Qigong, and related healing arts—to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.

Watercolor Class
2026-06-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-12 14:00 - 17:00
Register now to explore watercolor as we paint with local artist, Jessica Lily. Jessica will guide you step-by-step in a relaxed indoor setting; all levels are welcome. We’ll learn techniques, ask questions, and paint together at an easy pace.
• June 14 at 2pm: Tiger Lily (sold out)
• July 12 at 2pm: Eagle – Click to register for this class. Classes fill up so book early.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants must either bring their own supplies (paper, paints, brushes, etc.). OR pay the Materials Fee: $15 Includes 100% cotton paper and access to Jessica’s collection of quality watercolor paints, palettes, brushes, pencils, erasers, and more.
Classes are at Woodlands Gardens in Decatur GA, in the welcome center. Parking is available onsite.
Previous classes
• Jan. 11 at 1pm: Tufted Titmouse (sold out)
• Feb. 8 at 1pm: White Hydrangea (sold out)
• March 8 at 1pm: Japanese Maple (sold out)
• April 4 at 2pm: Blue-eyed grass (sold out)
• May 3 at 2pm: Sunlit Azalea (sold out)

Sound Bathing
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00
Click to register. Join Woolson Wellness and Woodlands Garden for a restorative sound bath in nature. Surrounded by fresh air and the gentle sounds of nature, you’ll be guided through a meditative experience with soothing tones from crystal singing bowls and other instruments designed to calm the mind, release tension, and restore balance. Come relax, reset, and leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and renewed. $20 + Eventbrite processing fee. Register here.

Singing Workshop in the Pavilion - July
2026-07-09 18:15 - 20:00, 2026-07-16 18:15 - 20:00
Click to register. Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice, with fresh, physical ways into strengthening your confidence, clarity, and listening. Elise Witt teaches in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony.
Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise introduces songs from global and local repertoires, as well as her original songs and in-the-moment improvised creations. All pieces are broken down into easily learnable parts and become thrilling to sing in a group.
Singers of all abilities, styles, and experience are welcome. No music reading required.
Cost is $15-$90.
