Reveal the Writer in You
Join us on Saturday, March 29, at Noon to explore the art of storytelling and enhance your writing skills with Cricket Freeman.
April Little Wonders
Crab(by) Critters 4/5 ~ 9-10 AM or 10:30-11:30 AM Join us as we explore the critters that crawl, scuttle, and dig around the ELC campus. We’ll find crab homes, create a cute craft, and explore our pond in pursuit of shelled friends. Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a different topic […]
Beginners’ Bird Walk
Join us April 3 at 8 AM for our next Beginners’ Bird Walk. Guests should meet at the Environmental Learning Center Welcome Center by 7:45 AM for an 8:00 AM departure and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Please bring water in a reusable bottle, sun protection, bug repellant, and binoculars. Guests may also choose to bring […]
Ethnobotany Walks
Join our Native Plant Specialist, Marc Spiess, for a walking tour showcasing the diverse use of native and introduced plants, from culinary delights to medicinal wonders.
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 the changing of the seasons. Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a different topic featuring Interactive Story Time, Outdoor Mud […]
Volunteer with the ELC!
Join us for our next volunteer orientation on April 3rd at 2 PM. Orientations take place every first Thursday of the month. Join us for an introduction to the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) with a guided campus tour and hands-on experiences, including the touch tank, pontoon guide, and education sessions. Bring a friend and become […]
Peace. 20 Reasons to Drive 20 Minutes.
Peace. 20 Minutes Away. Looking for something unique to do in Vero Beach? Want a refreshing escape into nature without traveling far? Just 20 minutes from downtown Vero Beach, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) offers an incredible mix of wildlife, adventure, art, and relaxation. Whether you’re paddling through mangroves, meeting a gopher tortoise, or browsing […]
“Inspired by Nature – Art of The John’s Island Club”
The “Inspired by Nature – Art of the John’s Island Club” will be on display from March 5 to April 30. Join us for an Artist Meet & Greet on March 6 at 5:30 PM at the ELC.
February 2025 Highlights
February was full of life at the ELC! From Valentine’s Mangrove Magic to field trips, toddler playgroups, teen gatherings, and eco-tours by land and water, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Valentine’s Mangrove Magic Beginners’ Bird Walks Roger L. Hammer Wildflower Art Exhibit Broadway Babies Little Wonders Walking Meditation Y-ELC Guided Native Plant Walk […]
March Eugenia Native Plant Society Meeting
Join us for the March Eugenia Native Plant Society Meeting on February 20th at the ELC for a native plant auction and presentation.
