The Wylde Center Hosts S’mores for All Oct. 16, 21 and 30, and Nov. 13

Atlanta families are invited to take a break from the business of fall school schedules, football games and holiday preparations to spend enjoyable evenings making and eating s’mores in some of the city’s most tranquil greenspaces. The Wylde Center is hosting free family-oriented gatherings, “S’mores for All” from 5-7 p.m.;

www.wyldecenter.org/smores-for-all/:

· · October 16 – Hawk Hollow, 2304 1st Ave., Atlanta, GA 30317

· October 21 – Sugar Creek Garden, 415 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 (behind Oakhurst Presbyterian Church)

· October 30 – Mulberry Fields, 1301 Iverson St., Atlanta, GA 30307

· November 13 – Edgewood Community Learning Garden, 1503 Hardee Street, Atlanta, GA 30307

“These are free, casual evenings designed for children and adults to enjoy the gardens and indulge in some old-fashioned fun,” said Stephanie Van Parys, executive director of the Wylde Center. “We will provide all of the fixings – marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate! Christy Foelsch of ‘Kids Go Wild’ will tell entertain with storytelling at each event.”

About the Wylde Center

In 1997, an idea took root in the Oakhurst area of Decatur, Ga. Neighbors Sally Wylde and Louise Jackson envisioned a community garden where children could learn about the natural world and enjoy hands-on gardening activities. With the purchase of a half-acre of property at the corner of South McDonough St. and Oakview Road, the Oakhurst Community Garden was born. Today, supported by members, foundations, corporations and donors, the non-profit has been re-named the Wylde Center to honor its co-founder and to better encompass its expanded range of properties and programs. The Wylde Center oversees five distinctive greenspaces, directs a year-round educational program for all ages, hosts social events and directs the Decatur City Schools’ Farm to School Program. Staff and volunteers engage children, families and individuals in activities designed to develop creative skills in sustainable urban living, organic gardening, health and nutrition. Despite its robust growth, the Wylde Center has stayed true to its original mission of cultivating vibrant greenspaces for everyone to enjoy and inspiring communities of environmental stewards. www.wyldecenter.org.