June 2025 Newsletter
Summertime is here, and we are ready! Check out this photo of our summer camp crew. Such an amazing group of educators and interns, and we can’t wait to welcome community kiddos for immersive adventures in nature. There’s still room for a few more! Be sure to take advantage of our free admission days on National GO […]
May 2025 Newsletter
April was buzzing at ELC, and now we’re rolling into a summer full of ways for you to unwind, explore, and connect. Kids can stay active and get outside at our week-long Wild Lagoon Summer Camps, while grown-ups can try something new with our paddleboard yoga classes and a special Summer Solstice paddle and mindfulness […]
April 2025 Newsletter
Today, I celebrate my 6th anniversary leading this impactful and dynamic organization! What a lot we have accomplished together! Our campus visitation has tripled from 12,000 annually to more than 36,000 per year, plus an additional 10,000 through outreach programs. We have received recognitions for the best tourist destination, best ecotour, and the best place […]
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 […]
January 2025 Highlights
The ELC campus was full of energy in January, welcoming visitors of all ages and interests. From field trips and toddler playgroups to teen gatherings and eco-tours by land and water, there was something for everyone. Lagoonapalooza Lagoonapalooza Art & Poetry Contest Winners Private Mangrove Magic Events Roger L. Hammer Wildflower Art Exhibit Little Wonders […]
February 2025 Newsletter
February is the month of LOVE, and we sure do want to show our love to the over 2,000 folks who came out and enjoyed our inaugural music and nature festival, Lagoonapalooza, this past Saturday! The smiles and connections shared by people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels are a powerful reminder that nature is our […]
January 2025 Newsletter
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, […]
December 2024 Newsletter
December Greetings to our ELC Friends, Well, our friend Finn from Beachland Elementary pretty much summed up the ELC with his excellent original poem and artwork! Thanks for being an ELC ambassador, Finn! Please remember that the ELC very much needs your support! From volunteering, to sponsorships, and critical monetary donations, we rely on community investment to continue […]
November 2024 Newsletter
Message from the Executive Director A Heartfelt Thank You Dear Friends of the ELC, During this month of Thanksgiving, all of us at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) are filled with immense gratitude for the incredible community that surrounds us. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in making our 64-acre Wild Lagoon nature center a […]
October 2024 Newsletter
October Greetings to our ELC Family. Helene’s message is loud and clear. We must learn to live in harmony with the natural world. This is our focus at your Environmental Learning Center. We foster human connections to nature. We are committed to inspiring a collective positive impact on our world. We are exceeding our stretch […]
