The Wylde Center Hosts S’mores for All Nov. 13 at Edgewood Community Learning Garden

Atlanta families are invited to take a break from busy fall school schedules and holiday preparations to spend an enjoyable evening making and eating s’mores on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the Edgewood Community Learning Garden, 1503 Hardee Street, Atlanta, GA 30307.

“This is a free, casual evening designed for children and adults to enjoy the garden and indulge in some old-fashioned fun,” said Stephanie Van Parys, executive director of the Wylde Center, which manages the garden. “We will provide all of the fixings – marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate! Christy Foelsch of ‘Kids Go Wild’ will entertain with storytelling, too. ”

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.