Environmental Learning Center
Environmental Learning Center
Environmental Learning Center
ELC provides its students with hands-on learning opportunities exploring the Indian River Lagoon ecosystems. Utilizing its 64-acres of native habitat featuring outdoor playscapes, an exploration pond, canoe dock, teaching dock, that lowers down into the water for seine netting, a 16 passenger pontoon boat and boat dock, as well as an air-conditioned Discovery Station with aquariums, a touch tank, and exhibits. Find the perfect program for you here or create your own by customizing a private experience.
ELC also offers: Ecological Field Trips for All Ages, Seasonal Day Camps, High School and College Internships, and Scholarship Opportunities
Little Wonders is an engaging outdoor nature enrichment and early literacy program for children 18 months to 4 years old.
Outdoor exposure benefits humans in so many ways, yet, we do not spend nearly enough time outside. This is especially true for our little ones who desperately need meaningful opportunities for nature play and exploration.
Lagoon Academy Homeschool features four weekly sessions a month that focus on different aspects of ecology. Classes are mostly outdoors and may also include field trips and excursions.
Youth Environmental Leaders Corps (Y-ELC) is a program for teens in middle and high school who are interested in environmental education. Students will learn from experts and expand their leadership skills, conduct community service projects, and learn how to advocate for environmental health.
Classes meet twice a month at ELC and may include off-campus field trips and excursions. FREE
Monday - Friday | 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday | 8 AM - 4 PM
Sunday | 8 AM - 4 PM