Apr. 5, 2013 - Enrollment Opens for ELC Kids’ Summer Camps
Spring has sprung and there’s no time like the present to begin planning for fun adventures for the kids during summer break. You need look no further than the Environmental Learning Center’s “Summer Ecology Adventures.” The ELC knows how to make education fun and it’s all happening right here, right outside your back door on Wabasso Island for kids from pre-K to high school ages.
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Mar. 30, 2013 - ELC Wild and Scenic Film Festival at the Majestic Theater
As a kick-off to Earth Day celebrations, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is sponsoring a Wild and Scenic Film Festival hosted by the Majestic 11 Theater, 940 14th Lane in Vero Beach on Sunday, April 21 2013 . For one exciting day and night the ELC will have two events that bring the outdoors inside with showings of short documentaries incorporating inspiring environmental messages.
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Mar. 23, 2013 - Environmental Learning Center Presents “Treasured Waters”
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, the ELC presented the first of two nature book readings, hosted by Vero Beach Book Center on March 8. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served along with anecdotes and inspiration that were shared with an enthusiastic audience by artist Rick Kelly and author Camille Yates as they recalled their experiences creating the book “Treasured Waters.”
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Mar. 18, 2013 - ELC Announces the 25th Birthday Bash Fishing Tournament
On Saturday, April 13, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is sponsoring a 25th Birthday Bash Fishing Tournament. It will be hosted by the Coastal Conservation Association and Capt. Hiram’s resort. All events will be held on Bimini Beach at Captain Hiram’s Resort located at 1580 US Hwy 1, Sebastian. This event is for both landlubbers and old salts.
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Mar. 14, 2013 - ELC BIG Beach Clean up on March 30
On Saturday, March 30, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is sponsoring a Big Beach Clean Up as one of its 25th Anniversary Celebration events. The beach clean up is hosted by Penny Hill Beach Emporium.
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Mar. 4, 2013 - Environmental Learning Center Presents “Treasured Waters”
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) will present the first of two nature book readings, hosted by the Vero Beach Book Center at 2145 Indian River Blvd. in Vero Beach on Friday, March 8, from 6 to7 pm.
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Feb. 28, 2013 - ELC Announces BIG Beach Clean up on March 30
On Saturday, March 30, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is sponsoring a Big Beach Clean Up as one of its many 25th Anniversary Celebration events. The beach clean up is hosted by Penny Hill Beach Emporium.
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Feb. 4, 2013 - ELC’s Annual EcoFest Open House Date is Announced
Wabasso Island will be filled with eco-activities on Sunday, March 3, 2013 for the ELC's 17th Annual EcoFest. This year’s event is greatly expanded marking the celebration of ELC’s 25th Anniversary. The theme for EcoFest is “Life on the Lagoon” meaning all of the activities touch upon some aspect of the 156 mile long Indian River Lagoon. Admission to EcoFest is free. Hours are 12:00 – 4:00 p.m,
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Jan. 31, 2013 - ELC Polo Charity Match to be Held Sunday, February 24
On Sunday, February 24, 2013 the Vero Beach Polo Club will host a Polo Charity Match benefitting the Environmental Learning Center. The event is part of the ELC’s four month long 25th anniversary celebration series. The match will begin at 2 p.m. at the Polo Grounds located on 12th Street between 74th and 82nd Avenue. Gates open at 1 p.m.
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Jan. 25, 2013 - ELC announces “Lagoon Treasures” Photo Contest
The ELC is launching its 25th anniversary celebration with a “Lagoon Treasures” Photo Contest. Beauty abounds along the natural shoreline of the Indian River Lagoon. The flora and fauna that grace this habitat are often referred to as our “hidden treasures.” The ELC is challenging explorers of all ages to uncover this cache of nature’s bounty through photography. The contest is free for all ages.
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Jan. 25, 2013 - ELC Celebrates 25 years
The Board of Trustees, members, volunteers, and staff at the 64-acre ELC on Wabasso Island are looking forward to a Silver Anniversary Celebration in 2013. It was 25 years ago that the Pelican Island Audubon Society signed the papers creating the ELC. In recognition of this milestone, the community will be bustling from points north and south with lagoon-themed events from January through April.
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Jan. 14, 2013 - Boating Excursions Offered by the Environmental Learning Center
Beautiful, educational, and fun are words used by participants to describe their pontoon boat experience after their excursions on the Indian River Lagoon and St. Sebastian River with the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). The Indian River Lagoon and its tributaries have one of the most diverse environments in North America.
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Jan. 2, 2013 - Biking TM Goodwin with the ELC
The ELC introduces a new program for biking and nature enthusiasts. It is a biking tour of the TM Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area in western Indian River County. The area is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Participants will bike on the hardpacked levees next to the wetlands to see snowy egrets, great blue herons, night herons, osprey, and plenty of waterfowl.
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Dec. 21, 2012 - Geocaching and Beach Walks at the ELC
Geocaching and Beach Walks are among a variety of activities conducted by the ELC during January. Geocaching is intended for families with children who are at least 9 years old. It is a scavenger hunt for nature’s treasures with the aid of a GPS receiver. The Beach Walks are ideal for those of any age who wish to explore one of the area beaches with an ELC Naturalist.
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Dec. 20, 2012 - Grandparents and Grandkids at the ELC
On January 2, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, the ELC is conducting a special program for grandparents who have grandkids visiting them. It is an opportunity for grandparents to share time with the grandkids while they learn about Florida’s amazing natural resources. The program is lead by Rosemary Badger, an environmental educator who specializes in early childhood education.
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Dec. 17, 2012 - Environmental Learning Center Announces Winter Break Campout
The ELC is offering A Winter Break Campout on January 2 -4, 2013. This action packed outdoor program is for 12 to 17 year old students. Participants will paddle kayaks to an island in the Indian River Lagoon where they will camp for 2 nights. From this base camp, students will be led on an exploration of other islands and winding mangrove tree trails.
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Dec. 14, 2012 - ELC’s Swamp Buggy Tour
The ELC is offering a Swamp Buggy Tour through a ranch west of Vero Beach. It is more than a buggy ride through woods and wetlands. It’s an adventure through “Old Florida,” when preservation was honored and nature revered. Many reminders of yesteryear are quickly vanishing, yet here you can still find bromeliads, bobcat, quail, deer and reminders of Florida’s rich cattle ranching history.
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Dec. 7, 2012 - ELC Golf Tournament Results
On Fri. Nov. 16, 2012 the ELC hosted its annual golf tournament at the Bent Pine Golf Club in Vero Beach. The Tournament sponsor was the Northern Trust Bank. Head Golf Professional, Pat Gorman, and his staff worked diligently to have the golf course in ideal condition for the 94 players. In keeping with the ELC’s environmental mission, the tournament theme was “Birds of a Feather Golf Together.”
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Dec. 4, 2012 - ELC Elects Three Community Leaders to Board of Trustees
The Environmental Learning Center recently elected seven community leaders to its 25 member Board of Trustees. Newly elected to the Board filling three year terms were Holly Brown, a mother of three young children and retired attorney, Michele Downey, a J. Hilburn Style Advisor, and Timothy Buhl, retired owner, President and Chairman of Aerco International, Inc. and Sigma-Netics, Inc.
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Dec. 3, 2012 - ELC WinterGreen Nightlights
The ELC announces its first ever WinterGreen celebration to take place on the evenings of Thursday, December13, and Friday, December 14 from 4 to 7 PM. It is an opportunity for all ages to explore ELC’s Wabasso Island campus at sundown, as well as experience the many activities planned for the event.
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Nov. 16, 2012 - ELC Volunteer Open House on December 4
Volunteering at the non-profit ELC offers many benefits. It starts with the sense of pride in helping to further the organization’s mission of environmental education. There is the positive social networking resulting from the camaraderie with fellow volunteers and visitors. And, ELC’s volunteers expand their own personal knowledge as a result of the extensive educational programs offered.
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Nov. 16, 2012 - ELC Announces EcoVentures for the New Season
There is something for everyone included in the new EcoVenture Schedule for the 2012-2013 season recently announced by the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). Programs and activities are designed for pre-school children through grandparents, and all ages in between. They explore the many wonders of nature in the Indian River Lagoon and nearby county areas in interesting and fun ways.
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Oct. 30, 2012 - ELC Nature Nook Reopens for the Season
The Nature Nook Gift Shop at the ELC reopens for the season on November 1 with brand new merchandise. A sampling of new items includes: colorful scarves made from Indian Saris, pearls from Asia, unique jewelry, weather stations, toys and crafts for children, kites, dress-up wings for girls, marble animals, unusual kinds of puppets, and best-selling books for all ages.
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Oct. 29, 2012 - New Business Partnership Program at the ELC
The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) recently announced a new Business Partner Program that offers businesses excellent brand exposure while supporting the area’s premier environmental organization.
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Oct. 11, 2012 - ELC Charity Golf Tournament Friday, November 16, 2012
The ELC is hosting its 20th Charity Golf Tournament on Fri. Nov. 16, 2012 at Bent Pine Golf Club in Vero Beach. In keeping with the ELC’s environmental mission, the tournament theme is “Birds of a Feather Golf Together.” Included in the festivities are bird-themed games, contests and prizes, as well as valuable raffle opportunities. Co-Chairpersons are Susan Friesell and Susie Kasten.
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