Father’s Day Weekend 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 […]
Summer Solstice at ELC
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.
Godspell Jr. – Riverside Theater Youth
Join us at the ELC in Vero Beach on May 18, 2025, for a free outdoor performance of Godspell Jr. by Riverside Theatre’s Youth Ensemble.
Mother’s Day at ELC
Join us on May 11 for Mother’s Day at the Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach with free admission from 8 AM to 4 PM.
“Inspired by Nature – Art of The John’s Island Club”
The “Inspired by Nature – Art of the John’s Island Club” will be on display from March 5 to April 30. Join us for an Artist Meet & Greet on March 6 at 5:30 PM at the ELC.
May Little Wonders
Spring Surprises 5/17 ~ 9-10 AM or 10:30-11:30 AM Take your little one on an adventure as we explore our campus to discover the many surprises and change that happen with the changing of the seasons. Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a different topic featuring Interactive Story Time, Outdoor Mud Kitchen, […]
Ethnobotany Walks
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.
Earth Day Pontoon & Mindfulness Gathering
Join us April 22nd for a simple and meaningful way to spend Earth Day. We’ll begin with a guided pontoon boat tour to Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (1–3 PM), followed by a short break. Afterward, enjoy a walking meditation, a mindfulness nature practice, and tea on the ELC grounds (3:30–5 PM).
April Little Wonders
Crab(by) Critters 4/5 ~ 9-10 AM or 10:30-11:30 AM Join us as we explore the critters that crawl, scuttle, and dig around the ELC campus. We’ll find crab homes, create a cute craft, and explore our pond in pursuit of shelled friends. Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a different topic […]
Gifford Youth Orchestra at ELC
The ELC is privileged to host the Gifford Youth Orchestra’s Annual Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 16, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
