Wylde Center

This July, join us for TWO hands-on Learn Wylde workshops designed to help you make the most of your garden—and your kitchen.

🍃 Herbs: From Garden to Kitchen: July 11
Discover how to grow, harvest, preserve, and use fresh herbs. From teas and seasonings to simple recipes, you'll learn practical ways to bring the flavors of your garden to the table.

🌱 Planting Your Second Summer Vegetable Garden: July 16
Learn what vegetables, herbs, and flowers can still be planted for a productive late-summer harvest. You'll sow seeds during class and take home plants to get growing right away.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, these welcoming, hands-on classes will help you deepen your connection to nature and gain skills you can use all season long.

Learn more and register:
• Herbs: From Garden to Kitchen > https://www.wyldecenter.org/event/learn-wylde-herbs-from-garden-to-kitchen/
• Planting Your Second Summer Vegetable Garden > https://www.wyldecenter.org/event/plant-summer-vegetable-garden/

Come learn, grow, and get inspired with us this summer.

Spots still available for Wylde Center's weekly summer camp.

Session 4: June 22-26, 2026 - 4 spots left
Session 5: July 13-17, 2026 - 8 spots left
Session 6: July 20-24, 2026 - Sold Out!

Open to children currently enrolled in K – 5th Grade

For more information and to register your child, here is the link: https://www.wyldecenter.org/camps/

This Thursday!

Are you interested in knowing more about stormwater flooding in Decatur? Join Eric Byrne, civil engineer at the City of Decatur, as he hosts an interactive workshop about what you can do to address stormwater runoff on your property. This presentation will include information about the city's current infrastructure as well as a case study on how homeowners can manage stormwater on their property.

The program is at Legacy Park in Hawkins Hall 500 S Columbia Dr Decatur on Thursday June 18th from 6 to 7:30pm. The presentation will start at 6:30pm. Light bites will be provided, so bring a neighbor or friend to learn more about this issue! We’ll also give a packet of seeds to the first 10 people to show up which you can use at our next workshop!

This is the first of four sessions in the “Know Your Flow” workshop series hosted by the city of Decatur’s Environmental Sustainability Board and the Climate Resilience Task Force focused on what homeowners can do to address stormwater issues on their property and to learn more about the City’s own stormwater infrastructure improvements. Join us to learn more about their quarterly hands-on workshops and speaker series!

If you’d like to get involved with the Decatur Climate Resilience Plan Task Force, email them at [email protected]. They host bi-monthly Task Force meetings and have subcommittees focused on flooding and extreme heat and they'd love for you to join or reach out to learn about their initiatives in the city.

🎶 Get a taste of what's coming to the garden.

Lola LaDae takes the stage at Wylde Center on June 20, bringing her smooth blend of R&B, jazz, and neo-soul to the last evening of spring.

Before the show, spend a few minutes with her music:
🎧 Listen to Lola's Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lIVqdSUMFaCnndK70oVvy?si=XVYEw3A3Sx-JzDkw_4URsA

Then join us for an evening of live music, fresh air, and community in the garden.

🌿 Music in the Garden with Lola LaDae
📅 June 20
📍 Oakhurst Garden
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.wyldecenter.org/event/music-in-the-garden-lola-ladae/

All proceeds go directly to the artist!

🌿 TOMORROW! Gather in the Garden at Hawk Hollow 🌿

We're looking forward to spending a summer evening with Wylde Center members at Hawk Hollow Garden tomorrow!

Join us for a relaxed evening of community, conversation, and time in the garden. We'll have a guided garden tour at 6:30 PM, live acoustic music from Nate Helfrich, and free popsicles to help keep things cool.

Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and BYOB if you'd like. Whether you're coming to learn more about Hawk Hollow, meet fellow members, or simply enjoy a beautiful evening outdoors, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM (Garden tour at 6:30 PM)
📍 Hawk Hollow Garden

See you in the garden tomorrow, Members!

Next up in our rundown of Wylde Center's weekly summer camps is the sixth week of camp, Botanical and Culinary Arts!

Aimed at kids 9-12 years old, this hands-on camp connects campers to the natural world by blending botanical art with practical culinary skills.

Campers draw inspiration from the garden as they create botanical artwork using sketching, watercolor, pressed flowers, and mixed media.

In the kitchen, the campers will learn essential culinary techniques through a selection of recipes that explores culinary traditions from around the world.

Activities are thoughtfully scaled for both tweens and teens, leaving participants with original artwork, new recipes, and a deeper appreciation for nature and food.

Sign up for this camp, or for any of our other weekly sessions here > https://www.wyldecenter.org/camps/

And remember, our sponsor, Go Play Shoes is offering 15% off any pair of kids shoes when you bring in your 2026 Wylde Center Summer Camp receipt!

🌿🎶 One more spring evening.

Join us June 20 for Music in the Garden with Lola LaDae, whose soulful blend of R&B, jazz, and neo-soul is the perfect soundtrack for a warm evening outdoors.

Bring a friend, settle into the garden, and enjoy live music in one of Wylde Center’s most beautiful spaces. As spring comes to a close and summer begins, we'll gather for a night of connection, community, and great music under the trees.

📅 June 20
📍 Wylde Center – Oakhurst Garden

Tickets available now: https://www.wyldecenter.org/event/music-in-the-garden-lola-ladae/

Music. Nature. Community. We hope you'll join us.