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PREHISTORIC PANDEMONIUM EXTINCTION PARTY AND DINO-MITE 3K GLOW RUN

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 14, 2019) – Live Healthy Gwinnett and Gwinnett Parks and Recreation present a dino-mite adventure for the whole family. The Prehistoric Pandemonium Extinction party will take place at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center on Aug. 24 at 5 p.m.

Guests can touch real dinosaur fossils and reconstructed nests, experience hands-on exploration stations, take a tram ride to get an up-close look at several dinosaurs and check out the Paleo Playground. The event includes activities for all ages, such as food trucks, face painters, exciting vendors and photo opportunities.

Guests can also view the traveling exhibit Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies and take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos. This remarkable exhibition offers an astounding array of authentic dinosaur eggs and nests collected from all over the globe – including those from the plant and meat-eating dinosaur groups. Each science-rich section is enhanced with exciting life-like models of embryos and hatchlings, colorful illustrations of dinosaur family life and stunning photographs of some of the world’s most renowned dinosaur hunters and their discoveries. The exhibit runs until Sept. 28.

The party ends with a glow in the dark fun walk/run beginning at 8 p.m. that includes a glow in the dark T-shirt and two glow bands for $10 per person. All proceeds from the fun walk/run benefit the health and wellness scholarship fund. Registration is required for the Dino-Mite Glow in the Dark fun walk/run and can be done online at www.runsignup.com or onsite beginning at 5 p.m.

All parking will be at the Festival Field and a complimentary shuttle will be offered to the main building. The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is located at 2020 Clean Water Drive in Buford. For more information, visit www.livehealthygwinnett.com or call 770-822-8869.

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