Walter’s Woods
Walter’s Woods is a half-acre green space and wildlife habitat owned by the Forrest Hills Neighborhood Association. In 2005, residents led by Walter Kellar combined efforts to clear three overgrown lots between North Carter Road and East Shoal Creek. With the assistance of AmeriCorps and Trees Atlanta, they replaced invasive kudzu, privet, and ivy with native trees and shrubs. Walter’s Woods is protected through partnership with the Georgia Alabama Land Trust and maintained by volunteers for the enjoyment of residents of Forrest Hills and surrounding neighborhoods.
GA Tech Volunteers Are Back Spring 2022
Neighbors, another group of fantastic student volunteers from Georgia Tech spent last Saturday in Walter's Woods, helping to beautify our green space!
Spring is on the way!
Spring is on the way in Walter’s Woods! If you’re strolling by, be sure to notice the catkins on our smooth alder trees (Alnus serrulata) along the creek, and the emerging leaves and buds on the red chokeberry shrubs (Aronia arbutifolia) scattered throughout the grass and woods.
Walter’s Woods 2021 Summary
Walter’s Woods is a riparian habitat occupying land adjacent to a stream. Riparian habitats can absorb excess storm runoff, filter sediments and pollutants before they enter streams and groundwater and offer habitat for a diverse variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and other invertebrates.
GA Tech Volunteers
Neighbors, I had four GA Tech volunteers help me in Walter's Woods yesterday, and we accomplished a lot!
Additions to Walter’s Woods
Neighbors, I'm thrilled to announce two new completed structures in Walter's Woods, built by GA Tech student volunteers