Join the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center for these exciting events in August.  The Center is located at 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA  30519.  Phone 770-904-3500 for more information.

Saturday, August 4        11:00am and 2:00pm
Rain Barrel Workshop, $40 per barrel

Make a rain barrel and take it home the same day! As water becomes scarce and rates increase, lets re-examine the methods our forefathers used to conserve it. Participants will receive a 55 gallon barrel, complete with screening and a spigot, ready to collect free rainwater to use in your garden or pond. Limited to 20 participants each session, pre-register by calling 770.904.3500.  Center admission additional fee.

Saturday, August 11        2:00pm – 3:00pm
Sustainable Office, Free with paid admission & GEHC members

Are you interested in learning how you can have a sustainable office? Join Larry Razzetti of Pollution Prevention Assistance Division for a presentation on ways your office can reduce impact on the environment and help save resources. Handouts that your office staff can use will be provided. Please pre-register by contacting 770.904.3500.

Saturday, August 11        1:00pm – 3:00pm
Potpourri Class 1:00-3:00pm, $20 per person

Make your own potpourri! Learn how as instructor Jenn Ratcliffe teaches you how to make your own. It’s the perfect fun afternoon activity for a girl’s day out! Class is limited to 10 participants.  Center admission additional fee. Call 770.904.3500 to pre-registration by August 1.

Saturday, August 18        10:30am and 1:00pm
Heritage Hike, Free with paid admission & GEHC members

Meet at the ticket counter to join our staff on our beautiful, wooded acreage to explore the lives of early inhabitants and settlers of Gwinnett County. Hikes with young children will be shorter, strollers are welcome. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Saturday, August 18        1:00pm – 2:30pm
Club Method (Middle and High School Students)

Join classmates and bring your friends for the 411 on the exciting world of science! Gain help with science fair projects, learn to be a leader and participate in volunteer opportunities.

Saturday, August 25        1:00pm – 3:00pm
Science in Action Badge, $6 per Brownie

Fun, hands-on activities including a science and technology hunt, balloon blowing, make a butterfly of many colors, and construct a magnetic box. Come learn about science! Minimum participation 15, maximum participation 30. Spots fill quickly, pre-registration strongly recommended.  Call 770.904.3500 to register your troop by August 15.