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Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center


Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is a learning center with interactive exhibits that focus on the environment and on the heritage of the region. It features fascinating exhibits, a multi-sensory theater presentation, hiking trails, rental opportunities, birthday parties, and education programs for all ages. The Center is a K-12 field trip destination for local schools that offers interactive learning experiences. The building is a "green" building and has the largest sloped vegetative roof in the Southeast. The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center has unique entertainment, leisure, and learning opportunities for all ages.

Events
Green Living Series PLU Course (2010-2011)
Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 10 AM to 12 PM
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center - PLU opportunity for K-12 teachers. Learn about lifestyle choices that affect the environment and receive information about teaching about these topics in your classroom. Meets one Saturday per month, September-May (for PLU credit, choose at least 5 months to attend).

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Hours of Operation
Public Hours:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday

Administrative Hours:
8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday

Address
2020 Clean Water Drive
Buford, GA 30519
Gwinnett County
Directions
From Georgia Highway 20 to Plunketts Road. Turn onto Plunketts Road and go 1.5 miles. Turn left at our entrance sign.

Please follow this link for directions from your location: http://www.gwinnettehc.org/Directions.75.0.html

Phone
(770) 904-3500
(770) 932-3041 (fax)

Website  gwinnettEHC.org


Features
Our building is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certified.

Additional
Scheduled educational programs and field trips require advance registration.

Eco Region(s)
Piedmont (Ecoregion 45)

River Basin(s)
Chattahoochee River Basin

Related Topics
  • Amphitheater
  • Biking Trail
  • Bus Parking
  • Conference Facilities
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Educational Laboratory
  • Environmental Education Organization
  • Exhibits
  • Gift Shop
  • Government
  • Hiking Trail
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Permanent Education Staff
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Restrooms
  • Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning

Posted 2/12/2003 2:04 PM
Updated   4/23/2009


Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center


 
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