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 Plant Sale

Donor Preview: Friday, September 22 (Become a donor here — Sept 8th deadline to donate for the exclusive invitation!)

Open to the Public: Saturday, September 23 & Sunday, September 24 (just sign up to shop here)

Shop the unique selection of plants perfect for your home both indoors and outdoors by registering to shop Woodlands Garden’s Fall Plant Sale!

Special thank you to Fall Plant Sale sponsors for supporting this event: Tandem Bank, HGOR, Megan & Natalie Real Estate!

Reserve a Spot to Shop Here

Come shop for great plants and explore our Garden Supplies sale, too!

What to expect at this year’s Fall Plant Sale:

Reserving a time slot to shop is required and will be monitored as shoppers arrive at the Fall Plant Sale.
Credit card purchases only. No cash or check.
One way traffic for vehicles and pedestrians.
Entrance for cars on Clairemont Ave and exit is ‘right turn only’ onto Scott Blvd. Carpooling is required due to limited parking.
Other odds & ends for sale, too, like birdfeeders!
No on-site restrooms.

Featured Plants:

Plant Availability List Here

Interested in donating plants from your home garden? Complete this Plant Donation Questionnaire here to share plant information and learn more about what types of plants we’re accepting for the Fall Plant Sale.
Join a Walk & Talk on Saturday, September 16th at 11am with Steve Sanchez, principal landscape architect with HGOR, for a sneak peek of Fall Plant Sale plants. During this one hour Garden stroll Steve will feature not to miss plants available for sale during this year’s Fall Plant Sale. Registration required by emailing director@woodlandsgarden.org.
Featured plants:
- Sun-loving natives including: Passion Flower, Scarlet Hibiscus, Hairy Sunflower, Goldenrod, and many more!
- GA Piedmont Natives including: White Wood Aster, Ocmulgee Skullcap, River Oats, Swamp Sunflower, Climbing Hydrangea, Carolina Jessamine, Strawberry Bush, Beautyberry, Eastern Redbud, Devil’s Walking Stick, and countless more!
- Non-natives including: Japanese Maple, Ryan Gainey Chrysanthemum, and White Spider Lily!
- Ferns that will thrive in this area year after year: Christmas fern

Fall Plant Sale Sponsors

Piedmont Azalea level sponsor:

Oakleaf Hydrangea level sponsor:

American Beautyberry level sponsor:

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.

Wednesday Volunteer Project 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 ap plication 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.

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

Fall Events

October

2nd from 2pm-4pm: Music in the Garden returns!
- - More details here.
4th: 6-week Tyke Hike Series (other dates include Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, & 8) from 9:30am-10:30am
- - More details and registration here
5th from 3pm-5pm: Labyrinth Building Workshop with Paint Love
- - More details including registration found here.
8th-22nd: Fairies in the Garden in partnership with Skyland Trail & Hillside Atlanta. More details about the two-week exhibit found here.
8th at 10am: Fairy-themed Storybook Reading with Little Shop of Stories. Free event just join on the Lawn!
9th from 2pm-4pm: Music in the Garden in the Pavilion with Irish Friendsy
- - More details here.
11th: 6-week Tyke Hike Series (other dates include Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, & 8) from 9:30am-10:30am
- - More details and registration here
15th from 9:30am-10:45 am: Tyke Hike
- - "Wizard Wands with Fairies in the Garden!" Craft a nature wand to create magic outdoors! More details and registration found here.
22nd from 4pm to 7pm: Forest Bathing Walk: Commune with Nature
- - Walk led by Robin Hancock with Renewal by Nature.
  - Registration required and event details here.
23rd from 2pm-4pm: Music in the Garden in the Pavilion with Singer Songwriter Showcase
- - More details here.
30th from 2pm-4pm: Music in the Garden in the Pavilion with Garden Fresh Pickers
- - More details here.

November

1st: 6-week Tyke Hike Series (other dates include Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, & 8) from 9:30am-10:30am
- - More details and registration here
5th from 3pm to 3:45pm: Book Reading of Storm Bugs with Andrea Zoppo
- - Join author and award-winning educator Andrea Zoppo, fondly known as Ms. Ladybug, for a fun-filled time learning about our pollinator friends and what happens to them and other crawlies during a storm! With her new book Storm Bugs, Ms. Ladybug will guide you through the story with puppets, sound effects, and interactive play. Come find out what happens during a storm, you might be quite surprised. This program is great for families with young children. Expect to become a part of the story. Support Woodlands Garden and take home a locally printed beautiful book about nature. Meet in the pavilion. Min 5 families, Max 15 families.
  - More details and registration ($25 includes book) required here
8th: 6-week Tyke Hike Series (other dates include Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, & 8) from 9:30am-10:30am
- - More details and registration here
12th from 9:30am-10:45 am: Tyke Hike
- - "Seeds, Trees, and Acorn Cookies!" Explore the forest ecosystem and learn about furry friends! More details and registration found here.
20th from 9am to 12pm: Forest Bathing Walk: Commune with Nature
- - Walk led by Robin Hancock with Renewal by Nature.
  - Registration required and event details here.

29: GA Gives Day

September

7th from 11am to 12pm: Garden Walk & Talk with Ben Ackerley creator of I Love Plants
- - $5 donation to register for this Garden Walk & Talk will be credited toward your Fall Plant Sale purchase on September 17 & 18.
  - Registration is closed.
12th from 10:30am-11:30am: QiGong in the Garden
- - Registration required here.
15th from 6pm-7pm: Yoga in Nature
- - Registration required here.
17th-18th: Fall Plant Sale
- - Event details including Plant List and Sign Up to Shop here
17th ALL DAY: Museum Day presented by Smithsonian Magazine
19th from 10:30am-11:30am: QiGong in the Garden
- - Registration required here.
22nd from 6pm-7pm: Yoga in Nature
- - Registration required here.
24th from 9am to 12pm: Forest Bathing Walk: Commune with Nature
- - Walk led by Robin Hancock with Renewal by Nature.
  - Registration required and event details here.
24th from 10am-12pm: Labyrinth Building Workshop with Paint Love
- - More details including registration found here.
26th from 10:30am-11:30am: QiGong in the Garden
- - Registration required here.
29th from 6pm-7pm: Yoga in Nature
- - Registration required here.