Explore The Weedy Garden with Margaret Renkl and Billy Renkl!

Presented by Little Shop of Stories

It’s Atlanta Science Festival time, and Little Shop is thrilled to welcome NYTimes writer Margaret Renkl and her brother Billy Renkl for a celebration of the wild wonders right outside our doors! Join this dynamic sibling duo as they share their newest picture book, The Weedy Garden, and invite kids and families to lean into curiosity during a special story time and author talk inspired by the natural world in our own backyards.

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Getting There

Parking Info

Paid street parking is available throughout downtown Decatur ($3/hour), all within a few blocks or closer to Little Shop of Stories. Please see below for options:
Decatur Town Center Deck (546 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030)
West Court Square Parking (158 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030)
SP+ Parking (101 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030)
Courthouse/County Deck (corner of W Trinity and Commerce) a few blocks further away is $6 on Saturdays.

Alternative Transportation

Little Shop of Stories is located in Decatur Square, right near the Decatur MARTA Station.

Date and Time

Sunday, March 8th, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Venue

Indoor Event

Little Shop of Stories
133A East Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030
Parking
Transportation

Audience

Families, Preschool, Elem. School

Price

Price: Free with advance registration

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Topic

Nature & Environment