Valentine’s Mangrove Magic
Valentine’s Mangrove Magic is a one-of-a-kind event that seamlessly blends romance, adventure, and family-friendly fun, all set against the breathtaking natural backdrop of the Indian River Lagoon.
Eugenia Native Plant Society Meeting
Eugenia Native Plant Society Meeting February 20th at the ELC.
Broadway Babies
Join Us February 8th at 9 AMTheme: Under the Sea Featuring Mommy-and-Me style musical theatre class for 0-4 years. Bop to the beat of Broadway Showtunes! “We wear costumes, play instruments, do improv games with puppets, and of course, sing and dance!” Please join us at the Environmental Learning Center’s Schidel Education and Event Pavilion […]
February Y-ELC for Teens
Join the Y-ELC group for these free events to learn about native plants and explore the Indian River Lagoon through hands-on seining activities!
Volunteer with the ELC!
Join us on February 6th for general orientation from 2-3 PM and touch tank/pontoon overview from 3-4 PM. Bring a friend! Share your time and knowledge by volunteering with our caring network of nature enthusiasts! Learn More Here
Reconnecting with Nature and Creativity
Rediscover the Power of Nature and Creativity In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose touch with both nature and our inner selves. JoAnne Helfert Sullam, an accomplished artist, wildlife handler, and author, is offering a unique opportunity to reconnect with both. Her lecture, “A Force of Nature: Reconnecting with the Earth and Your Inner […]
Ethnobotany Walks
Join us (new dates coming soon) from 9-10:30 AM at the ELC 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 […]
January Happenings
Happy 2025 to our ELC Friends, 2024 was a truly wonderful year and we have such an amazing 2025 planned for you! Our wish is for you to have a happy, healthy, and connected new year. We invite you to get involved in whatever way you can—whether as a member, donor, sponsor, program participant, volunteer, […]
January Y-ELC for Teens
We have some fun Y-ELC events planned for January, 2025!
Wild Wednesdays: Unstructured Play for Homeschoolers at ELC!
Wild Wednesdays – Every Wednesday 1PM – 3PM Looking for a fun and flexible activity for your homeschool family? The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) has launched Wild Wednesdays, a perfect opportunity for kids to get outside, explore, and enjoy unstructured play in nature. Happening every Wednesday from 1–3 PM at the F.U.N. Zone Nature Playscape […]
