The Jean and Elwood Wright Environmental Education Center in East Cobb has become the first public space in Cobb County designated a certified wildlife sanctuary by the Atlanta Audobon Society.
The Wright Center includes 19 acres of protected land on the corner of Johnson Ferry Road and Post Oak Tritt Road, and serves as a resource facility with nearly two miles of walking trails and environmental education classes for school, scouts and other groups.
The land was once part of the Wrights’ farm, dating back to the 1940s. Before suburban development encroached in East Cobb, they designated it to be preserved in its natural state, featuring azaleas and plants attractive to birds and other wildlife.
After the Wrights died the county assumed ownership of the acreage. Classes are conducted in what was once the family home.
The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County is actively involved in continuing environmental restoration work at the site, including cultivation of plant varieties native to Georgia.
While the Wright Center isn’t open for daily use by the public, school groups wishing to bring students should contact Kevin Kevin Hill with Cobb County Parks at kevin.hill@cobbcounty.org.
Adult groups should get in touch the Master Gardener Project Coordinator, Judy Beard at wrightcentermariettaga@gmail.com.
The Wright Center is located at 2661 Johnson Ferry Road, next to Chestnut Ridge Christian Church.
More background information about the Wright Center wildlife sanctuary designation can be found in the video below of Thursday’s presentation.
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