Large-scale Community Outdoor Art Initiative Launched

Photo credit: The Environmental and Heritage Center

The Environmental and Heritage Center (EHC) is launching a new community outdoor art initiative consisting of a multi-year project to place sculptures and reflective garden spaces throughout the EHC’s 700 acre campus located at 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford.

On April 6th, 2015, a proposed rendering was presented by members of the EHC Foundation Board for an inaugural sculpture which will be placed at the entrance of the EHC near its nationally recognized turtle pond. This gifted sculpture will picture three children observing a turtle and discovering the wonders of nature set alongside a depiction of one of the EHC’s founding supporters and former Gwinnett County Commission Chairman, Wayne Hill.

The beginning of this project will also signify the inaugural use of the turtle figure in a public art and cultural tourism experience. Envisioned to be a fund raising initiative supported by local businesses, corporate giving and private donations, the turtle character will be featured in several locations throughout the region and will provide an opportunity for community engagement.

This initial sculpture garden is expected to be completed within 18 months. Private donations are continuing to be secured by the EHC Foundation. For more information or to contribute to the project, please visit www.gwinnettEHC.org.