A big THANK YOU to ACT Computers in Vero Beach who recently donated and installed a new touchscreen TV for the Discovery Station! Visitors will now be able to learn even more about the health of the Indian River Lagoon through this interactive exhibit. Find out more this Saturday with Ask a Naturalist in the Discovery Station between 10am - 2pm. Keep scrolling for more information.

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FREE Admission - Ask a Naturalist

Saturday, September 30th

The ELC boat dock rebuild has made so much progress and Indian River Docks is keeping the job on schedule. ELC is hopeful the project will be completed by the end of November. The new dock will provide a more attractive, safe, and efficient facility to support the educational and environmental mission of the ELC. Special thanks to Ray and Susan Malamet, Hal and Brenda Reiter, Florida Inland Navigation District, John's Island Foundation, and everyone who contributed to the project. Support our mission to educate, inspire, and empower environmental stewardship and show everyone how much you love the ELC by purchasing a commemorative dock post for $2500. We want to have your plaque attached to one of the rebuilt recycled posts for the Grand Opening Celebration.  

The ELC will continue to run Pontoon Boat Eco-Tours during construction. Tours are boarding at Jones Pier Conservation Area - 7770 Jungle Trail Vero Beach, just 10 minutes from the ELC.

Environmental Learning Center's Signature Events

General Admission tickets for WinterGreen Night Lights and Mangroves, Moonlight, and Mambo will be available in October and November.

ELC Members will have early access!

Environmental Learning Center is pleased to be the host venue for the Above and Beyond Events Wedding Expo. Treasure Coast Nature and Nuptials will showcase the ELC where the wonders of nature intertwine with the magic of matrimony. Picture a gathering of exceptional wedding vendors, all coming together in perfect harmony to celebrate the union of love and the splendor of the great outdoors. This event aims to inspire couples seeking to exchange vows in the embrace of Mother Nature's exquisite beauty here at ELC.

Book Your Holiday Party at the ELC

The Environmental Learning Center is the perfect place for a wedding, client dinner, bridal shower, festival, fundraiser, meeting, or strategic planning session.

Check out the video below to see the campus!

Contact Bookings@DiscoverELC.org for Field Trip Proposals

Early Learning for Ages 18 Months to 4 Years Old

Ages 5 & 6 Are Having Fun at Nature Explorers

Lagoon Academy for Ages 7-12 and 13-15

Y-ELC for Ages 13-18

Get tickets for the Vero Beach Film Festival White Party!

The White Party is a fundraiser for the Vero Beach Film Festival. The festival has moved to earlier in the year so be sure to save the dates for a weekend of Films, Food, and Fine Wines as the Vero Beach Film Festival celebrates its seventh year, April 11 – 14, 2024. This year's lineup will feature some environmental films.

ELC will meet you there!

Great job volunteers! 1,070 people turned out at 21 locations for the Indian River County International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 16th. The ELC was Park Champion at Golden Sands and 65 volunteers worked to collect trash, plastic, glass, and cigarette butts. Our site contributed 88 pounds of trash to the 2,094 total.   

Top 5 Items Removed

4,519 Cigarette Butts

4,316 Plastic (hard pieces <2.5cm)

3,639 Plastic (hard pieces >2.5cm)

3,312 Plastic Film

3,001 Bottle Caps (Plastic) 

Total Pieces of Debris Removed: over 35,000!

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