Environmental Learning Center

Environmental Learning Center

Wild Lagoon Field Trips

Plan Your ELC Field Trip

Customize An Immersive Field Trip at ELC for a Day of Fun Eco-Adventures

We offer customizable Ecological Field Trips for youth and adults! For information and to request a field trip for your school, group, team, class, staff, family, etc., email Education@DiscoverELC.org or call 772-589-5050.

In-season: Jan, Feb, March, April, June, July, Oct, Nov, Dec
Off-season: Aug, Sept, May for Indian River County Schools only

We have designed a few programs for specific grade levels with teachers in mind, but any of these may be customized for any age, grade, or group. If you have an organized group and would like to create a special itinerary of activities for your field trip, please let us know, and we will work to make it happen. Additional charges may apply. Scholarship opportunities available.

Boy At Touch Tank

Young Explorers

PreK – 1st Grade | 2-Hour Program (10 AM – 12 PM)
Cost: $15 per student (in-season) / $10 per student (off-season)

Experience Includes:

  • Explore the Living Lagoon aquariums, touch tank, and interactive exhibits
  • Go dip-netting in the pond
  • Learn about Florida reptiles and meet ELC’s reptile ambassadors
    🔹 Minimum of 15 participants required

Splash

2nd – 3rd Grade | 3-Hour Program (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Cost: $20 per student (in-season) / $15 per student (off-season)

Experience Includes:

  • Explore the Living Lagoon aquariums, touch tank, and interactive exhibits
  • Go dip-netting in the pond
  • Attend Plankton Lab to discover the plankton of the Indian River Lagoon
Boys With Dip Nets
Field Trip On The Water

Lagoon Days

4th – 12th Grade | 3-Hour Program (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Cost: $30 per student (in-season) / $25 per student (off-season)

Experience Includes:

  • Rotate through three interactive stations exploring the diverse Indian River Lagoon ecosystem
  • Seine netting to discover local marine life
  • Mangrove salt marsh coastal walk to learn about coastal habitats
  • Canoeing for a hands-on waterway exploration

Sea to Shore, Florida’s Great Outdoors

All Ages | 3-Hour Program (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Cost: $25 per student (in-season) / $20 per student (off-season)
Additional Cost: +$5 per person for canoeing

Experience Includes:

  • Explore Florida’s coastal ecosystems, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River Lagoon
  • Learn about the diverse wildlife and habitats that thrive in these environments
  • Choose three activities from the list below

Activity Options:

  • Canoeing (Ages 8+ – additional cost applies)
  • Seine Netting (Ages 8+)
  • Squid Dissection (Ages 8+)
  • Pond Lab
  • Turtles, Tortoises & Terrapins
  • Plankton Lab
  • Florida’s Reptiles
  • The Living Lagoon
  • Archery (Ages 8+)
  • Mangrove Marsh Walk
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Powerful Pollinators
  • Electro-Lab
  • Feathered Friends Safari
  • Drone Zone (Ages 8+)
Archery
Adult Field Trip On Boat

Pontoon Boat Eco-Tours

All Ages | 2-Hour Private Boat Excursion
Cost: $550 (in-season) / $450 (off-season)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Maximum Capacity: 16 passengers

Experience Includes:

  • Private guided boat tour exploring Florida’s unique coastal ecosystems
  • Choose from the following excursion options:
    • Pelican Island
    • Spoil Island Seining
    • Survivor Island Skills
    • Sebastian Inlet

Self-Guided Activities

All Ages | 1 & 2-Hour Self-Guided Program
Cost: $10 per adult / $5 per child / Free for children under 2
Additional Cost: Equipment rental fee for dip-netting, binoculars, and other gear

Experience Includes:

  • Explore the Environmental Learning Center at your own pace
  • Access self-guided lesson plans available at the front desk
  • Engage with interactive exhibits, nature trails, and hands-on learning activities
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Outreach

Bring the ELC Experience to You!

Host an ELC educator at your location for an engaging and interactive learning experience.

All Ages | 1-Hour Program
Cost: $300 total
Additional Travel Fee: $50 for locations outside the county

Mobile Touch Tank
Cost: $400 total
Additional Travel Fee: $50 for locations outside the county

Perfect for schools, community groups, and special events looking to bring hands-on environmental education directly to their audience.