Wylde Center Inc
Wylde Center Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Wylde Center's mission is to connect people to nature through greenspaces, gardens, and education to build more resilient communities. WC provides communities with opportunities to connect with the natural world and change views about what we eat, the value of nature, and how we interact with it. We accomplish this through: 1.) Environmental & Health Education Programs for school-aged children, with a focus on under-resourced communities lacking in access to greenspace, school enrichment programs, and/or fresh fruits and vegetables, 2.) Urban Greenspace Conservation & Native Habitat Restoration; and 3.) Community Gardening and Sustainability Education to build grassroots environmental awareness and community resilience
About
For the year ended December 31, 2018, Wylde Center operated the following programs:(i)Youth Programming:Youth Programming: Wylde Center regards the education of youth on environmental awareness as one of our main priorities. Wylde Centers environmental education program serves over 12,500 students in grades preK-12 throughout the metro Atlanta area including eight of the nine City Schools of Decatur and ten Atlanta Public Schools. Wylde Centers program teaches students the basics of gardening which includes preparation of harvested fruits and vegetables as well as how to explore the science of the natural world through hands-on activities that line up with curriculum standards. In 2018, Wylde Center continued to see growth in all educational programs: Field Trips: Wylde Center's field trips bring students to Wylde Centers five greenspaces to explore the science of the natural world. Field trips engage students in first-hand discoveries about topics from agriculture to zoology and everything in between. Classes are led by highly trained and enthusiastic environmental educators. As students encounter Wylde Centers greenspaces which feature gardens, streams, and woodlands, they learn to think critically, creatively, and responsibly about the world around them. In 2018, more than 3,000 students attended Wylde Centers field trips. Garden Coaching: Wylde Center offers Garden Coaching services for schools, churches, and other non-profit organizations to help start gardens and keep them going. In 2018, Wylde Center worked with several schools through its Garden Coaching program.Decatur Housing Authority: Wylde Center serves the residents of the Decatur Housing Authority through the Healthy Living by Healthy Growing program (HLHG) that works to increase gardening, cooking, and nutrition knowledge and access to and consumption of fresh foods. 2018 marked the fifth year that Wylde Center worked with the senior residents and the seventh year working with the youth. Seven years ago, Wylde Center served the DHA population once per week, now Wylde Center provides programming for the residents four days a week. (ii)Community Outreach and Events:Wylde Center's outreach and events serve the communities in which its greenspaces are located. Wylde Center hosts several public events per year including the Seed and Scion Exchange, Wylde Garden Tour, Smores for All, Plant Sale Festival, and Beer Garden & Silent Auction to name a few. In addition, Wylde Center offers gardening classes throughout the year as well as nature programming for families. (iii)Decatur Farm to School:The Decatur Farm to School Initiative (DF2S) is a grassroots effort led by parents, teachers, school administrators, community members and organizations. Farm to School programs connect schools with local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing health and nutrition education opportunities that will last a lifetime, and supporting local farmers. The Decatur Farm to School Initiative officially became a program of Wylde Center in October 2010. Wylde Centers DF2S program provides nutrition staff training, high school internships, taste tests, mini-school grants, scholarships for teachers to attend conferences, garden support, and in-classroom instruction. (iv)Wylde Centers Greenspaces: More than 6,000 people visit Wylde Centers five sites per year for recreation, event rentals, special events, volunteering, and education opportunities. In total, Wylde Center manages 7 acres of greenspace.Mulberry Fields Community Garden In July 2016, Wylde Center started managing Mulberry Fields Community Garden (MFCG). MFCG was started in 1998, but after almost 20 years of management, the owners contracted with Wylde Center to maintain the space, manage the plot holders, and host community events on the site. MFCG is a community garden complete with vegetable plots, chickens, and goats. The site is used for Wylde Center-led field trips as well. Edgewood Community Learning Garden: Wylde Center started managing the Edgewood Community Learning Garden in August 2012. The Edgewood Community Learning Garden (ECLG) is located in Atlanta and is enjoyed both by the community and the local schools. Located in the Edgewood neighborhood, the ECLG's land is owned by the Zeist Foundation but managed by Wylde Center. Residents garden, eat what they grow and learn about environmental stewardship at the ECLG. During the course of the year, 1,000 students visit the Edgewood Garden for educator-led field trips. Hawk Hollow Garden: Donated to The Wylde Center in 2012, Hawk Hollow Garden is located in the Kirkwood neighborhood in Atlanta. The site is different from The Wylde Centers other gardens in that it is shaded with a heavy emphasis on restoring the landscape with native plants. The site is used for field trips by Wylde Center education staff. Sugar Creek Garden: In partnership with the City of Decatur, Wylde Center has managed this parcel of land since 2010. The site is open to the community and is currently being used to grow produce, herbs, and native plants. Wylde Centers education staff uses this site for field trips. Oakhurst Garden: Started in 1997, the Oakhurst Garden is the flagship garden for Wylde Center. The site hosts Wylde Centers offices, community garden plots, education farm, greenhouse, event rental space, childrens play area, a chicken coop, and a native woodland garden, etc. During the course of the year, more than 1,500 students visit the Oakhurst Garden for educator-led field trips
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Founded in 1997, wylde center, formerly the oakhurst community garden project, is a non-profit environmental education organization. it features 7 acres of community greenspace. wylde centers main office is located in decatur, georgia serving residents in both decatur and atlanta. wylde center manages two gardens in decatur and three gardens in atlanta. its education programs take place in metro atlanta. wylde center recognizes the importance of engaging with the natural world for youth and adults alike and provides opportunities for doing so through our on-site and outreach programming, membership, imaginative garden features and variety of native habitats. wylde center actively engages youth, families, and individuals in their environment, health, and community through organized programs, classes, and events that develop creative skills in sustainable urban living, organic gardening, health and nutrition.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Founded in 1997, wylde center, formerly the oakhurst community garden project, is a non-profit environmental education organization. it features 7 acres of community greenspace. wylde centers main office is located in decatur, georgia serving residents in both decatur and atlanta. wylde center manages two gardens in decatur and three gardens in atlanta. its education programs take place in metro atlanta. wylde center recognizes the importance of engaging with the natural world for youth and adults alike and provides opportunities for doing so through our on-site and outreach programming, membership, imaginative garden features and variety of native habitats. wylde center actively engages youth, families, and individuals in their environment, health, and community through organized programs, classes, and events that develop creative skills in sustainable urban living, organic gardening, health and nutrition.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is GA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is 435 OAKVIEW ROAD, DECATUR, GA, 300304325.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 20 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $96,180.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $392,753 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $72,036 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.