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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 Plant Sale

Fall Plant Sale; Photo by Eric Weir
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 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

Volunteers help guide visitors on a Garden exploration
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

    The Lycoris radiata, also commonly known as Red Magic Lily, is a late-blooming bulb
    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