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    Visit the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center’s hands-on and engaging permanent exhibits. Explore water, natural resource conservation, Cherokee and Creek American Indian cultures, and sustainability. Learn how water has been used over time and how it has shaped our way of life.  In addition to our permanent exhibitions, the GEHC hosts numerous traveling exhibits throughout the year.
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  • History

    Celebrate the past! The GEHC offers a complete heritage and cultural program exploring life in early Georgia. Programs are offered throughout the year on the GEHC campus as well as other historic facilities across Gwinnett County.
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  • Science

    Soak up the science! The GEHC offers complete science programs for all ages exploring the water cycle, water conservation, habitats, rocks and minerals, soil, energy conservation, and more.
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  • Recreation

    Get outside and experience the beauty of nature on the more than 8 miles of trails found on the GEHC campus. The trails range from moderate to strenuous, so you can select one that fits your individual style. Plan to walk your dog, bike, jog, or enjoy a leisurely stroll as you take in the sights and sounds all around you.

    The trails are open from dawn to dusk.

    For a truly unique approach, take part in one of The GEHC's monthly nighttime nature hikes. Each hike is guided and shows how the woods come alive in the dark.

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    Are you looking for a unique and meaningful venue for your event? Might views of native Georgia trees and streams of setting sunlight enhance your festivities?  Then the Environmental and Heritage Center is the perfect setting for your celebration, conference, or meeting. We have a variety of spaces and options for you to choose from.



     

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Join your friends and neighbors on Saturday, May 26, 2012, for a celebration of World Turtle Day at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center (GEHC) from 11:00am until 4:00pm.

World Turtle Day was created to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive. Of the 56 species of turtles found in the continental United States, 42 live among us here in the Southeast.

"This will be a great opportunity to meet your shelled, reptile neighbors from around the corner and from around the world," said Jason West, GEHC director of educational programming and development.

In addition to meeting live turtles, there will be special turtle crafts and activities.

This program is included with admission to the GEHC.  As always, GEHC members are admitted free.


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GEHC Hosts Unique Exhibit Showcasing American Tradition of Hooked Rugs

This isn’t your 1970s latch hook pillow!  Come discover the beauty of the hand hooked rug by experiencing Off the Hook - Exploring Our Rug Hooking Heritage from April 9 through June 30, 2012, in the state-of the-art galleries of the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center (GEHC) in Buford, Georgia.

The GEHC Foundation and the Atlanta Dogwood Chapter Association of Traditional Hooking Artists (ATHA) partnered to bring the story of this two-hundred-year-old hand craft to life.  Promotional assistance is provided by ArtWorks! Gwinnett.

Learn about the origins of the craft as a utilitarian object two centuries ago and its development into a mode of self-expression and even fine art.  From delicate flowers to bold geometric designs, from curious self-portraits to beloved animals, you will never look at a rug the same way again!

“The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is excited to host this unique exhibit,” said Jason West, director of programming and development.  “Throughout the exhibit’s time on campus, the GEHC will offer programming and activities focused on the craft.”

The display of hundreds of antique to contemporary hand-hooked rugs, along with hands-on activities and beginner to advanced workshops, launches with a special celebration on April 14, 2012 with national ATHA president Gail Dufresne speaking about the heritage of rug hooking.

Museum tickets (including the exhibition) are available at the door. For admission pricing and additional information, visit www.gwinnettEHC.org. Some education programs require advanced registration and additional fees.

 

A word from the exec

SteveCannonThe Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is a unique education and recreation facility. There is nothing like it in the entire Southeast.  Whether you are looking to bring a school group for a field study experience, take a night time nature hike, walk or run the more than 8 miles of trails, picnic with your family, leisurely browse the museum’s permanent and changing exhibits, or rent the facility for a corporate or special event, the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center offers you something exceptional and distinctive.
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2020 Clean Water Drive
Buford, GA 30519
Tel: 770.904.3500
Fax: 770.932.3041