Environmental Learning Center

Environmental Learning Center

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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

Mondays 9-10 AM Tai Chi & Balance

Wednesdays 1-3 PM Wild Wednesdays – Unstructured Play for Homeschoolers

Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 PM Chair Yoga

Fridays 1-2 PM Yoga

Saturdays 11:30-1:30 PM Unplug + Play

Coming Up!

3/5 – 4/30 “Inspired by Nature – Art of the John’s Island Club”

9-11 AM Guided Kayak Excursions 4/25, 5/2, 5/7, 5/10, 5/14, 5/16, 5/17, 5/21, 5/24 (or by appt)

4/24 at 2 PM – “Eyes on Seagrass: Survey in the Indian River Lagoon”

5/1 2-4 PM Volunteer Orientation

5/8 Noon “Sebastian Inlet, Past, Present, and Future – Navigating 106 Years of Progress”

5/17 9 AM & 10:30 AM Little Wonders Toddler Group

5/18 2-3PM Godspell Jr. performed by the Riverside Theater Youth (Free Admission to the ELC beginning at 1 PM)

5/21 Noon “Dementia 101”

Monthly Happenings

volunteering

Volunteer with the ELC!

Join us for our next volunteer orientation on May 1st at 2 PM. Orientations take place every first Thursday of the month. Join us for an introduction to the Environmental

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May Little Wonders Spring Surprises

May Little Wonders

Spring Surprises 5/17 ~ 9-10 AM or 10:30-11:30 AM Take your little one on an adventure as we explore our campus to discover the many surprises and change that happen with

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Nature's Palette Workshop

Nature’s Palette Workshop

Join us on June 14 for the Nature’s Palette Workshop at the Environmental Learning Center. Create ephemeral art, explore nature, and bond through creativity. Perfect for families and individuals.

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