Environmental Learning Center
Environmental Learning Center
Environmental Learning Center
The heart of education, conservation, and our community.
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.
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.
ELC inspires conservation by recognizing and appreciating other living organisms and demonstrating how our actions impact the environment and our health.
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.
Check out our exciting fall lineup of immersive programming for youth and adult. We are off and running with our student programs, fieldtrips, volunteer opportunities, eco-tours (canoe, kayak paddle board,
On exhibit 8/6 through 9/25. Enjoy the captivating beauty of Clyde Butcher’s “Living Waters: Aquatic Preserves of Florida” black and white photography . “Clyde Butcher celebrates Florida’s aquatic preserves, capturing
Join us Thursday, September 26th from 2-4 PM and become an ELC Volunteer. Be a part of our caring network of nature enthusiasts. We have indoor and outdoor opportunities available.
Calling all artists! The Pelican Island Conservation Society Indian River Bird and Nature juried art show applications are due by 9/20. On exhibit at ELC from 10/1 through 10/31. Artist Application
Sit back and relax as our Captain and trained Nature Guide take you on an award-winning Eco-Tour on our pontoon boat, Discover. Choose from our amazing tours boarding daily to:
Catch-Photo-Release Fishing Tournament Fundraiser from September 13th – October 13th, 2024. Target species are snook, redfish, trout, and tarpon caught from the shore or a vessel. Divisions are Conventional, Fly,
Calendar
Explore the ELC 64 acre campus with miles of walking trails, 2000 gallons of aquariums, an interactive science museum, indoor and outdoor play areas, plus two art galleries, Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals.
Monday - Friday | 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday | 8 AM - 4 PM
Sunday | 8 AM - 4 PM
