A new treehouse experience is coming to Gwinnett County for those with disabilities. Earlier this month, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners announced that a new treehouse structure will be designed specifically for those of all ages and all abilities, giving everyone that enters the sensation of being up high among the tops of the trees.
According to the AJC, the plan is to spend $4.1 million to build the sensory treehouse at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center in Buford.
The hope is that the treehouse will be ready for the public to use by the fall of 2022. Its initial designs reveal what appears to be a giant chestnut tree. Visitors can enjoy the indoor sensory exhibit that will use video, audio, and smells to mimic the feel of being in a real treehouse.
The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is a unique partnership between the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the Gwinnett County Board of Education, the University of Georgia, and the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Foundation.
According to their website, the center is located on 233 acres near the Mall of Georgia and is used as a multi-use history, culture, heritage, and environment facility.
