Environmental Learning Center

Environmental Learning Center

Clyde Butcher’s “Living Waters”

Clyde Butcher Artist Exhibit

On exhibit 8/6 through 9/25. Enjoy the captivating beauty of Clyde Butcher’s “Living Waters: Aquatic Preserves of Florida” black and white photography . “Clyde Butcher celebrates Florida’s aquatic preserves, capturing magical moments through his breathtaking photographs. His interest and respect for Florida’s natural environment is genuine. Mr. Butcher’s photographs will inspire you and touch your […]

Daily Boat Eco-Tours

pontoon boat tour

Sit back and relax as our Captain and trained Nature Guide take you on an award-winning Eco-Tour on our pontoon boat, Discover. Choose from our amazing tours boarding daily to: Pelican Island, Sunset Pelican Island, and Sebastian Inlet. Seasonal and private charter tours are also available. Book your adventure here.

Guided Kayak Excursions

Adults Kyaking

Join our trained ELC guide for a paddle excursion that takes you along the Indian River Lagoon through hidden mangrove tunnels and back-water creeks and coves. Book your adventure here.

Walking Meditation with Elise

Elise In Garden

Join us on September 22nd and the 4th Sunday of each month at 11 am. Walking meditation is a ‘meditation in motion,’ great for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. If our daily lives are defined by ‘going to’ or ‘coming from,’ a walking meditation is simply about being present, happy to be alive! Register here.

Chair Yoga with Elise

chair yoga

Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 PM in the Lagoon Room. Join Elise Mahovlich for a gentler, more accessible form of yoga that’s done while sitting or using a chair for balance. Move into poses like cat/cow, warrior, sun salutations and forward folds. Register Here

Ethnobotany Walks

Ethnobotany Walk 2

Ethnobotany is the study of how people of a particular culture and region make use of native plants. 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. October 25, November 2, and December 12, from 9-11 AM at […]

Yoga with Annie

Yoga With Annie (2)

Join us on October 4th and every Friday from 1-2 PM and experience Yoga as we explore gentle stretches and meditative breath-work enhanced by the beautiful and thriving natural world around us at ELC! Yoga can generate wellness by creating the conditions for calm, balance, and focus, as well as physical flexibility and strengthening. $15pp […]

Guided Nature Walks

Hammock Trail Walk

Join us for Guided Ecological Nature Walks at various nature preserves in and around Indian River County and learn about the different ecosystems and the flora and fauna that inhabit them. $25 per person. 10% for Members. Register Here November 23rd from 9-10:30 AM ~ Sebastian Inlet State Park Hammock Trail From peperomia covered forest […]