Spread your wings and join us for Avian Explorers at Decatur Legacy Park! Together, we’ll wander through winding trails, sunny meadows, shady woodlands, and peaceful wetlands in search of the feathered residents and seasonal visitors that call this urban oasis home. Keep an eye on the water’s edge for graceful great blue herons and great egrets, look to the skies for soaring hawks, and listen for the lively calls of Carolina wrens tucked into the brush. With a bit of luck, we may also spot woodpeckers tapping through the trees, robins hopping along the trails, and Canada geese moving across the landscape!
This guided birding adventure blends curiosity, exploration, and a little bit of wonder as we slow down to listen for birdsong, scan the treetops, and uncover the stories birds can tell us about migration, habitats, adaptation, and the changing world around us. Along the way, we’ll pause often to observe, ask questions, and connect with the surprising biodiversity thriving right in the heart of Decatur.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder with binoculars in hand or simply someone who enjoys being outside and noticing the world around you, this experience is designed for all levels of curiosity. Think of it as part nature walk, part scavenger hunt, and part outdoor science adventure.
Bring water, or snacks, comfortable walking shoes, and binoculars or a field guide if you have them. Children are always welcome as long as they’re ready for the adventure, or happy to ride along in a backpack!
Meet your guide, Alex, on the right side of the admin building and follow the blue Science ATL directional signs to begin your adventure into the wild world above us. Check out the park map here.
This guided birding adventure blends curiosity, exploration, and a little bit of wonder as we slow down to listen for birdsong, scan the treetops, and uncover the stories birds can tell us about migration, habitats, adaptation, and the changing world around us. Along the way, we’ll pause often to observe, ask questions, and connect with the surprising biodiversity thriving right in the heart of Decatur.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder with binoculars in hand or simply someone who enjoys being outside and noticing the world around you, this experience is designed for all levels of curiosity. Think of it as part nature walk, part scavenger hunt, and part outdoor science adventure.
Bring water, or snacks, comfortable walking shoes, and binoculars or a field guide if you have them. Children are always welcome as long as they’re ready for the adventure, or happy to ride along in a backpack!
Meet your guide, Alex, on the right side of the admin building and follow the blue Science ATL directional signs to begin your adventure into the wild world above us. Check out the park map here.
Getting There
Parking Info
Please use marked parking available throughout the property. Do not park on grass or other natural areas.
Alternative Transportation
Train: Take the Blue Line to the Avondale station. Exit the southern side of the station and follow signs to the PATH East Decatur Greenway. It’s roughly a half mile to the forest trailhead on the back side of the park or one mile to S. Columbia Drive where a right turn will take you to the park’s south entrance.
Bus: MARTA’s Route 114 operates North/South between the Avondale Station and GSU Perimeter Decatur Campus and runs every 40 minutes. Three stops are located along Legacy Park’s Columbia Drive frontage.
