Environmental Learning Center Named “Best Place for Kids” in 2025!
Vero Beach’s Environmental Learning Center has been voted the “Best Place for Kids” on the Treasure Coast in the 2025 Indian River Magazine awards!
Wild Wednesdays: Unstructured Play for Homeschoolers at ELC!
Wild Wednesdays – Every Wednesday 1PM – 3PM *time changes to 3-5 PM during summer June 4 -August 6 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 […]
Unplug + Play
Unplug + Play – Every Saturday 11:30-1:30 PM Join the community every Saturday at the F.U.N. Zone Nature Playscape (Families Unplugged in Nature) for a day of connection and adventure! Bring a picnic, unwind, and watch the kids explore, play freely, and build new friendships in a safe, natural setting. Think of the ELC as […]
Daily Boat Eco-Tours
Sit back and relax as our Captain and trained Nature Guide take you on an award-winning Boat 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
Join our trained nature guide and paddle the serene waters of the Indian River Lagoon exploring this unique ecosystem with abundant wildlife and hidden mangrove tunnels!
Chair Yoga with Elise
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
Yoga with Annie
Join us every Friday from 3-4 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 / 10% discount for […]
Guided Nature Walks
Check back in the fall for new dates! What to Expect: ✅ Stunning Scenery – Walk beneath giant swamp hickory, bromeliad-laden oaks, and Florida wild olive trees ✅ Educational Insights – Learn about epiphytes, the fascinating plants that grow on trees without harming them ✅ Peaceful Atmosphere – Enjoy a relaxing nature walk in a […]
Walking Meditation with Elise
Join Elise on the 4th Sunday of each month at 11 AM in the Atala Meditation Garden for a replenishing experience. 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, […]
Tai Chi & Balance at the ELC!
Classes are every Monday from 9-10 AMRegister now! What is Tai Chi? Health Benefits About the Instructor: Chris Brenner Why Try Tai Chi? Connects mind, body, and environment through deliberate, continuous movements Gentle, low-impact exercise suitable for all fitness levels Develops mental focus and physical control
