ELC18 hours ago1 minFastest Snake Around (sort of….)!This inky, silky smooth snake is common to Florida backyards and trails. Although it doesn’t seem all that fast, the black racer is considered a fast moving ...
ELC18 hours ago1 minSouthern White ButterflyGreat Southern Whites (Ascia monuste) are one of five white butterflies commonly found in Florida. With eggs resistant to the salty air, they stick near the ...
ELC18 hours ago1 minCitizen Science MonthApril is citizen science month! Citizen science is a collaboration between scientist and citizens who are interested in exploring the world around them and m...
ELC5 days ago1 minBashful BlenniesWhen we think of the fish of the Indian River Lagoon, we might think of large game fish like snook or spotted seatrout, or perhaps we envision mullet jumping...
ELC5 days ago1 minBackyard Scavenger HuntYour backyard is waiting to be explored! Use this scavenger hunt to encourage your little ones to discover the living world all around them. Share your favor...
ELC6 days ago1 min50 things to do while social distancingBuild a puzzle Learn to paint Play an instrument Try out some new recipes Sew/Crotchet Play board games Walk outside Clean your house Listen to a podcast Wor...
ELC6 days ago1 minWhite Peacock ButterflyWhite Peacock Butterfly (Anartia jatrophae) Found in the southern parts of the US down to Argentina and through the West Indies Commonly found in open, humid...
ELC7 days ago1 minMedia Making Virtual Workshop For Kids! Do you have a budding environmentalist who wants to become a virtual education star? We will show you how! Join our new virtual workshops "Media Making for K...
ELCMar 301 minBackyard Animal Homes (Be a Backyard Detective!)All animals need the same basic needs met to survive- food, water, shelter, and space, but what we might not realize is how many animals are finding ways to ...
ELCMar 301 minELC Aquarium Feeding 101A behind the scenes look at what it takes to feed our fish with Environmental Educator, Amy! Check out Puff eating a clam!
ELCMar 271 minSandhill CranesSandhill cranes are distinctive bird that stand almost 4 feet tall and are readily identified by their call. In Florida, you can find both resident and migra...
ELCMar 272 minUnique Ways Other Species Protect Themselves from Viruses and IllnessesHomosapiens are always searching for ways of protecting ourselves from germs and illnesses. But what about other animals? And event plants?
ELCMar 241 minBagworm MothsBets are you’ve seen hundreds of these interesting invertebrate architects. These small and often overlooked insects invest a ton of work just to blend in. I...
ELCMar 241 minMud DaubersGet inspired by one of nature’s great engineers. Mud daubers wasps are known for their interesting and unique nests. Test your engineering skills by creating...
ELCMar 232 minThe Eastern Lubber GrasshopperFlorida has about 60 species of grasshoppers, and the easter lubber grasshopper will grow up to be Florida’s largest grasshopper, at over 3 inches long when ...
ELCMar 231 minNature Weaving: Leaves, Twigs, Feathers & FrondsEnjoy this outdoor activity that supports fine motor skills and concentration. Using natural objects found in and around your backyard, create a tapestry of ...
ELCMar 231 minIdentifying Florida AntsThere are around 10 different kinds of ants found in Florida, many of whom are living in our very own backyards. A way to identify the different species is t...
ELCMar 22 minThe OspreySoaring above, high in the sky, the osprey circles the 64-acre campus of the Environmental Learning Center. One of the larger birds of prey, the osprey's win...
ELCJan 311 minLove is in the Air. Get Outside this Valentine's Day!Take a Hike & Have a Picnic A walk with your significant other can be beneficial to your health by reducing stress and increasing energy and blood flow! It c...
ELCJan 211 minWater - WaterThe Gallery of Hope, Barrier Island Center and the Environmental Learning Center invite you to participate in the LARGE EXHIBIT OF SMALL WORKS Entitled: WATE...
