Environmental Learning Center

Environmental Learning Center

Dip Netting in the exploration pond at ELC

1/3/25 from 9 AM – 1 PM. Ages 6-10 and 10-16. $50 per person / $45 for Members

Looking for something the kids can do this holiday break? Register for our popular hands-on, feet-wet programs that will keep them active and engaged, and out of the house! Register the entire family or drop off a bored kid. Activities include: canoeing, boat excursions, spoil island swimming, dip-netting in the Exploration Pond, survival skills, archery, and more!

Register here!

IMPORTANT: Campers must bring a reusable water bottle and eco-friendly lunch every day. Hats, bug spray and sun screen are strongly suggested.

Friday, January 3 from 9 AM – 1 PM

Ages 6-10: Turtle, Tortoises, & Terrapins – Learn all about these fascinating species, meet our ambassador reptiles, Nova the box turtle, and Argyle the terrapin turtle. Learn about Florida’s snakes and meet Cornelia Maize the corn snake. Create a tortoise craft inspired by our resident gopher tortoises, visit the Discovery Station aquariums, and go on an immersive Mangrove Marsh Walk.

Ages 10-16: The Magic of Mangroves – Gear up for canoeing the Indian River Lagoon and hidden mangrove tunnels! Go on a coastal walk, and create a photo frame craft.

Register here!