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770-535-1976 2125 Elachee Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 elachee@elachee.org |
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Welcome to Elachee Nature Science Center
Our Mission:
To promote environmental understanding
through
education and conservation.
Our campus consists of a 1,500 acre forest nature preserve with 13 miles of hiking trails. The preserve serves as a plant and animal sanctuary and an ideal outdoor classroom. Our Center houses an interactive museum that will excite and educate visitors of all ages.
North Georgia's Premier Nature Center
Environmental Education
Pre K-12 Science Field Trips
Summer Day Camp
Workshops & Special Events
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges & Schools
Preserving the Chicopee Woods for Future Generations
NEW! Nature Preschool Starts August 12th!
Elachee Nature Preschool for 3 & 4 year-olds begins Monday, August 12th . The very first program of its kind in the southeast, the preschool is a state licensed, 9-month program whose goal is to immerse young children in a nature-based curriculum designed to teach environmental awareness and early childhood education concepts through nature play.
The 2013-2014 school year will run from August 12th , 2013 through May 23rd, 2014, and will follow the Hall County School District calendar. Time slots available: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:45-11:45am or Tuesday & Thursday, 8:45-11:45am.
Preschool Open House Dates:
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Friday, June 7th, 12 noon-3:00pm
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Tuesday, June 25th, 4:30-6:30pm
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Saturday, July 20th, 2:00-4:pm
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Parent Orientation Day: Thursday, July 25th, 5:00-6:30pm.
Registration Now Open!
Educating for Today . . . Preserving for Tomorrow
