Elachee Nature Science Center, regional nature education facility and preserve, recently received a $2,000 grant from the Darden Restaurants Foundation Inc., the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants. The third-year grant program empowers Darden restaurants to award a $1,000 grant to support community programs. Olive Garden in Buford and Red Lobster in Gainesville chose Elachee to receive the donation from their specific locations.