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 […]
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 […]
Gifford Youth Orchestra at ELC
The ELC is privileged to host the Gifford Youth Orchestra’s Annual Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 16, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
Hurricane Preparedness Presentation – How Prepared are You?
Join us April 13th at 2pm in the Lagoon Room for tips to prepare you for hurricane season.
Beginners’ Bird Walk
Stay tuned for future dates! 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 their preferred ID book and life list record. […]
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.
March Y-ELC for Teens
Join the Y-ELC group for a Beach Clean-Up and Canoeing on March 5th and March 19th.
March 2025 Newsletter
We are happily busy here at the ELC with 3-5 classes on campus every day, M-F having the time of their lives with outdoor immersive environmental education experiences. We are also thankfully active with lots of guided kayak and pontoon trips and bird and plant walks and tons of drop-in visitors 7 days a week. We are glad the word is getting out […]
Lagoonapalooza 2025: Music, Nature & Record Crowds in Vero Beach
A Celebration of Art, Nature, and Community The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) in Vero Beach, Florida, recently hosted its most successful event to date, drawing a record-breaking crowd of over 2,000 attendees. This annual event brought together people of all ages to honor the beauty and importance of the Indian River Lagoon, while showcasing the […]
March Little Wonders
Animal Homes 3/15 ~ 9-10 AM or 10:30-11:30 AM Nests, burrows, and dens – oh my! Find out why animals make their home where they do and learn what it takes to make the ELC’s animal ambassadors feel at home here during a meet and greet. Join us on the third Saturday of each month […]
