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The Wylde Center in Decatur, formerly known as the Oakhurst Community Garden, welcomes kids to a variety of nature and art programs. Coming up soon are a candle making class on January 13, and a paper making program on February 10. These classes are open to little kids as well as bigger kids — ages 5 and up for candle making; ages 4 and up for paper making — which puts them in that rare group of activities that cater to the curious preschool mind.

The center also has four public gardens where kids can see chickens, bees and a variety of vegetables. The gardens are free and open to the public daily.