Discover ELC
The heart of education, conservation, and our community.
Welcome to the Environmental Learning Center!
64-acre lagoon-island Nature Center located in the heart of the beautiful and diverse Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach, Florida.
We are open seven days a week to the public (free to members, or with paid admission). Visit our 2000 gallons of aquariums, touch tank, and live animal exhibits, stroll miles of boardwalk nature trails, and enjoy our many outdoor picnic and play areas and wellness programs. We offer daily pontoon tours, and kayak and paddleboard rentals for eco-adventures, as well as guided nature and bird walks. Group programs are available. We provide a vast array of experiences fostering human connections to the natural world and knowledge about our Florida native environment.
Our Mission is to educate, inspire and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well-being.
Recurring Events
Daily Wild Lagoon Boat & Paddle Eco-Tours
Monday & Wednesday 4:15-5:15 PM Pilates with Janice
Wednesdays 3-5 PM Wild Wednesdays – Unstructured Play for Homeschoolers
Wednesdays 3-4 PM Chair Yoga
Fridays 3-4 PM Yoga
Saturdays 11:30-1:30 PM Unplug + Play
Fourth Sunday 11 AM Walking Meditation
Coming Up!
9-11 AM Guided Kayak Excursions 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/7, 8/9, 8/21, 8/23, 8/30 (or by appt)
Until 8/4 9 AM Wild Lagoon Summer Camps
7/19, 7/26 9:30 AM Dolphin Drift: SUP Yoga
7/26 8 AM Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup
8/7 2 PM Volunteer Orientation
Let’s Explore
Monthly Happenings

Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup
Mark your calendars and roll up your sleeves! On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is proud to partner with the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup, a region-wide

July 2025 Newsletter
Summer camp is going swimmingly! We are having a blast with our campers. Huge shout-out to our educators, junior counselors, interns, and all of our ELC staff who make the

June 2025 Highlights
June 2025 marked the start of our busy summer season. We kicked off summer camps, wrapped up Literacy on the Lagoon, and completed renovations with new floors and doors in

Pilates with Janice
Feel Stronger, Move Better: Join Pilates at the ELC Every Monday and Wednesday from 4:15-5:15 PM in the Lagoon Room. Looking to improve your core strength, balance, and posture in

Volunteer with the ELC!
Join us for our next volunteer orientation on August 7 at 2 PM. Orientations take place on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for an introduction to the

Dolphin Drift: SUP Yoga
This beginner-friendly, yin-based yoga class runs from June through late August and is perfect for all levels.
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