Environmental Learning Center

Environmental Learning Center

Discover ELC

The heart of education, conservation, and our community.

Welcome to the Environmental Learning Center!

A bio-diverse, 64-acre lagoon-island Nature Center located in the heart of the Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach, Florida.

Our Mission is to educate, inspire and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well-being. Discover ELC’s exciting and eco-educational activities for all ages and reconnect yourself with nature! 

Coming Up!

Daily Wild Lagoon Boat & Paddle Eco-Tours

Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 PM Chair Yoga

Fridays 1-2 PM Yoga

9-11 AM Guided Kayak Excursions 11/8, 11/9, 11/15, 11/16, 11/22, 11/29, 11/30 (or by appt)

11/8 from 4-6 PM Artist Meet and Greet Mixer

11/16 from 9-10 AM Little Wonders

11/16 Half or Full Day Grounded in Nature  – A Day of Renewal 

11/20 Middle and High School Youth Outing to Egret Marsh (Y-ELC)

11/20 from 12-1 PM Native Plants Lunch and Learn

11/21 at 6:30 PM Atala Butterflies Presentation (Native Plant Swap 5:30 PM)

11/22 at 2 PM New Volunteer Orientation

11/23 from 9-10:30 AM Guided Nature Walk (Sebastian Inlet State Park)

Highlights

Nature Guide On Pontoon Boot

Educating

ELC provides visitors with hands-on learning opportunities to explore the Indian River Lagoon ecosystems and discover the complex connections between us and the natural world.

Girl With Fish / Seine Netting 1

Inspiring

ELC inspires conservation by recognizing and appreciating other living organisms and demonstrating how our actions impact the environment and our health.

Circle Boys At Disovery Station

Empowering

ELC empowers the community to restore and protect the Indian River Lagoon, an estuary of national significance, by utilizing and sharing its campus for learning, exploring, collaborating, and celebrating.

Monthly Happenings

seagrape leaves

November Happenings

Message from the Executive Director A Heartfelt Thank You Dear Friends of the ELC, During this month of Thanksgiving, all of us at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) are filled

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chair yoga

Chair Yoga with Elise

Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 PM in the Lagoon Room. Join Elise Mahovlich for a gentler, more accessible form of yoga that’s done while sitting or using a chair for balance. Move

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Adults Kyaking

Guided Kayak Excursions

11/1, 11/8, 11/9, 11/15, 11/16, 11/22, 11/29, 11/30 12/13, 12/14, 12/20 1/4, 1/10, 1/17, 1/18, 1/24, 1/25 9-11 AM Join our trained ELC guide for a paddle excursion that takes

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Yoga With Annie (2)

Yoga with Annie

Join us every Friday from 1-2 PM and experience Yoga as we explore gentle stretches and meditative breath-work enhanced by the beautiful and thriving natural world around us at ELC!

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