Environmental Learning Center

Environmental Learning Center

Pilates with Janice

Pilates webpage

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 a beautiful natural setting? Join us for a one-hour Pilates-based fitness class at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). This full-body workout includes a mix of […]

Celebrate Sustainably: Eco-Friendly Tips for Your ELC Event

Eco-Friendly Party Decor Ideas

Planning an Event at the ELC? Here Are Some Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Swaps to Celebrate Sustainably Hosting an event at the Environmental Learning Center means celebrating surrounded by natural beauty, and we’re here to help you protect it. As a nature preserve and educational center, we’re committed to sustainability in everything we do. That’s why we […]

April 2025 Highlights

Gifford youth orchestra april 2025

April 2025 was all about connection and community. From Earth Day celebrations and youth programs to volunteer appreciation and the debut of our mobile touch tank, we brought nature to new places and new faces all month long. Gifford Youth Orchestra veroBEach Kind Youth Day Hurricane Preparedness at the ELC Volunteer Orientation Volunteer Appreciation Guided […]

Father’s Day Weekend at ELC

Father's Day at ELC

Celebrate Outdoors. Celebrate Dad. Enjoy FREE Admission to the ELC on June 14 & 15! We’re honoring National Get Outdoors Day and Father’s Day weekend with two full days of nature play, hands-on exhibits, and peaceful trails. Whether you’re exploring with kids, celebrating Dad, or just looking for a breath of fresh air, the ELC […]

Dolphin Drift: SUP Yoga

Dolphin Drift: SUP Yoga

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

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.

Summer Solstice at ELC

Summer solstice

Celebrate the longest day of the year on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM with a morning of connection and renewal. Begin with a guided kayak tour through the mangroves, followed by a heart-centered mindfulness practice in nature. Move, breathe, and reflect with intention as we honor the rhythms of the earth and the energy of the solstice.

Volunteer with the ELC!

volunteering

Join us for our next volunteer orientation on June 5th at 2 PM. Orientations take place on the 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 […]

March 2025 Highlights

Girls looking at water samples collected from the IRL with a Celestron microscope.

March 2025 was bursting with adventure, discovery, and natural beauty. From oyster mat making to seining in the lagoon, inspiring art, and unforgettable field trips! Mangroves, Moonlight & Mykonos – View Photo Gallery Y-ELC – Teen Group Volunteer Orientation Artist Meet & Greet “Inspired by Nature – Art of The John’s Island Club” Guided Kayak […]