Environmental center presents family open house

The Jean and Elwood Wright Environmental Education Center will host an open house for families on April 2.

The center will provide explorer bags for families to identify plants and animals while exploring trails. The Mushroom Club of Georgia will also have a display and be available to answer questions.

The open house begins at noon at the center, 2661 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta.

Information: call, 770-528-8824

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