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Gwinnett celebrates Earth Day April 16

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April 12, 2011

Gwinnett County will celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford.

The celebration will include games, guided nature hikes, crafts, solar t-shirt screening and trivia. The Mill Creek High School Orchestra will perform. There will be a $2 discount on regular admission for all ages. For more information, visit www.gwinnettehc.org.

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