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.
Nature’s Palette Workshop
Join us on June 14 for the Nature’s Palette Workshop at the Environmental Learning Center. Create ephemeral art, explore nature, and bond through creativity. Perfect for families and individuals.
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 Highlights
March was bursting with adventure, discovery, and natural beauty. Check out our photo gallery for a glimpse behind the scenes, from oyster mat making to seining in the lagoon, inspiring art, and unforgettable field trips! Mangroves, Moonlight & Mykonos – View Photo Gallery Y-ELC – Teen Group Volunteer Orientation Artist Meet & Greet “Inspired by […]
Peace. 20 Reasons to Drive 20 Minutes.
Peace. 20 Minutes Away. Looking for something unique to do in Vero Beach? Want a refreshing escape into nature without traveling far? Just 20 minutes from downtown Vero Beach, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) offers an incredible mix of wildlife, adventure, art, and relaxation. Whether you’re paddling through mangroves, meeting a gopher tortoise, or browsing […]
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.
March Eugenia Native Plant Society Meeting
Join us for the March Eugenia Native Plant Society Meeting on February 20th at the ELC for a native plant auction and presentation.
March Y-ELC for Teens
Join the Y-ELC group for a Beach Clean-Up and Canoeing on March 5th and March 19th.
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 […]
Lagoonapalooza 2025: Music, Nature & Record Crowds in Vero Beach
A Celebration of Art, Nature, and Community The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) in Vero Beach, Florida, recently hosted its most successful event to date, drawing a record-breaking crowd of over 2,000 attendees. This annual event brought together people of all ages to honor the beauty and importance of the Indian River Lagoon, while showcasing the […]
