August Greetings from the ELC |
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Happy August everyone!
I hope that you are enjoying your summer and carving out some nature immersion time each day to restore your general wellbeing.
Welcome to all of our new members. Your support means the world! On that note, we ask anyone reading this to please consider contributing to our roof replacement campaign. We have $48k left to raise in our $50k match campaign and we hope to replace these three badly deteriorated essential building elements in August/September (between our busy summer camps and school year field trips). We appreciate anything that you can do and you will receive a special invite to a “Raise the Roof” Party upon completion!
Here at the ELC we have had such a busy fun summer with (Read More)
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Barbara Schlitt Ford
Executive Director
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HELP US RAISE (FUNDS FOR) THE ROOF |
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ELC is turning 33 years old this month!
Help us celebrate our birthday by gifting toward our roof campaign!
After years of wear, it's essential that we replace some of our roofing. William Barrows - a long time ELC supporter, has stepped up in a big way by pledging a $50k match to help make our $100k roof replacement project a reality. Now he's asking if you will do the same.
Everyone who contributes will get a special invitation to our
"Raise the Roof" party upon completion!
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Perseid Meteor Shower & Star Party at the ELC
Saturday, August 7th | 7 pm - 10 pm
Free with $5 Admission to ELC | Pre-registration required
Join us for one of the best cosmic events of the year!
The Perseid Meteor Shower & Star Party at the ELC will offer viewing from high-powered telescopes, a space-themed presentation, story time and a craft for children, and more!
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Food trucks on site 5:30 - 9:00 PM
Come hungry! We'll be serving up delicious grub from
Off the Hook and Yami's food trucks! Yum!
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In the event of inclement weather, a backup date has been reserved for this event on Saturday, August 14th. |
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR'S MARKET |
Saturday, August 7. 10 am to 2 pm. #Shoplocal and support a group of dynamic and inspiring youth who create a wide variety of super cool products.
Shop from homemade baked goods, granola, tree seedlings, arts and crafts, jewelry, heating bags, and much more!
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Wednesday, August 18.
10 - 11:30 AM | 12 - 1:30 PM
A free nature enrichment and early literacy program for children 18 months to 4 years old and their parents, grandparents, and guardians.
Limited space.
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Sunday, August 22. 11 AM - Noon
If our daily lives are about 'going to' or 'coming from' a walking meditation is simply about being here, happy to be alive!
We'll attune to nature through our five senses in the embrace of the Butterfly Garden.
3 person minimum to hold class.
Pre-registration required by August 21
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Wednesday, August 25.
8 AM - 10 AM
Join us on this easy one mile in an out hike that comprises beautiful mesic hammock and scrub habitat, adjacent to the Sebastian River.
Maximi 20 people
Pre-registration encouraged by August 22
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Nature Inspired Artists Series Showcase
August & September
Stop in to browse the amazing artwork showcased in our Tidal Gallery and Lagoon Room between now and the end of September!
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The ELC is committed to displaying a wide array of artists and artwork mediums that align with our mission to educate, inspire, and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well being.
All art is available for purchase!
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We have some beautiful work from local artists that the ELC is auctioning!
Our virtual auction will begin August 1st at 8 AM and will run through August 15th at 7 PM. Now's your chance to snag some stunning art!
Click on the bid button below to be taken to the auction site.
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Remember that the ELC is open for you to drop in anytime
7 days a week M-F 8 am - 5 pm, Sat. and Sun 8 am - 4pm.
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Our campus has been buzzing with activity all summer long!
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Our interns are amazing and we so enjoy having them with us through the summer. Check out all the hands-on experiences they had during their time at the Environmental Learning Center! |
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Hello, my name is... ARGYLE!
My name means diamond pattern - which is super fitting because of the pattern on my shell.
Thank you to all who casted votes on naming our terrapin!
Be sure to visit Argyle the next time you come to the ELC!
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The Environmental Learning Center is now home to a very special fish - the Bigmouth Sleeper (Gobiomorus dormitor). These fish get the name “sleeper” due to their tendency to spend most of the day resting. But do not let that fool you- at night, these fish are voracious predators consuming shrimp, smaller fish, insects, and frogs. Bigmouth sleepers usually hunt below spillways, flood control structures, and other areas where their prey congregate, but they have even been known to crawl out of the water to feed along riverbanks!
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SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE ELC |
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Help Bring our Discovery Station to Life!
We are moving forward with the transformative Discover Station ecosystem flooring project in August!
Our goal is to provide an immersive, educational ecosystem flooring in our Discovery Station. Imagine our Discovery Station with brighter, artistic and colorful flooring showcasing the many ecosystem habitats around the Environmental Learning Center.
Naming Opportunities
Your name could be painted in the epoxy ecosystem flooring as well as displayed on Discovery Station signage!
Sponsor One Ecosystem - $7,000
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Check out the latest news, activities and volunteering opportunities. |
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Let's welcome our new member of the ELC aquarium--a Striped Burrfish. On week 2 of summer camp, the campers caught it while seining with others!
A fun fact about the Striped Burrfish is that they squirt water out of their gills to push themselves forward because they aren't very good swimmers.
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Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well-being.
Thank you for the many ways you support our critical mission.
We simply couldn’t do it without you!
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Archie S. Wingfield Jr. Charitable Trust |
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Richard and Laura McDermott |
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William and Laurie Stewart
Jim and Virginia Sourbeer
Alice and Ronald Hall
Dale Sorensen Real Estate
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Hair by Talia
Robert and Margaret Martin
Mr. Robin Dunlap
Bob and Joan Peirce
Donald and Pamela Barr
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