The Zeist Foundation and The Wylde Center Extend Deadline for Brick Dedication at Edgewood Community Learning Garden to May 18

The Zeist Foundation is partnering with the Wylde Center on the next phase of development of the Edgewood Community Learning Garden (ECLG) in East Atlanta’s Edgewood neighborhood.  The partners will soon conclude ECLG’s first-ever brick dedication project to raise funds for the public greenspace.  Bricks may be purchased through May 18, 2014 and inscribed with a name or names.  The engraved bricks will be used to create the main walkway leading from the entrance to the outdoor classroom pergola.  Donors may select from three sizes and costs:  $25 for a 4 x 8” brick, $50 for an 8 x 8” brick and $75 for a 12 x 12” brick, and may be ordered at http://wyldecenter.org/about/gardens/edgewood-community-learning-garden/.

In 2012, ECLG, located at 1503 Hardee Street, Atlanta, 30307, became a managed site by the Wylde Center. The 3/4-acre education garden is open daily to the public during daylight hours, and includes a chicken coop, 11 raised vegetable beds, a 1,700-gallon rain harvesting cistern and a composting site.  The brick dedication program will support the efforts of the Wylde Center and the Zeist Foundation to expand the garden’s environmental and educational offerings to include increased square footage for fruit and vegetable production, a larger chicken coop, bees, a butterfly garden and a tree house