May 2025


Barb's Monthly Message

April was buzzing at ELC, and now we're rolling into a summer full of ways for you to unwind, explore, and connect. Kids can stay active and get outside at our week-long Wild Lagoon Summer Camps, while grown-ups can try something new with our paddleboard yoga classes and a special Summer Solstice paddle and mindfulness event. Families can enjoy a free performance of Godspell Jr. by Riverside Children’s Theatre, plus free admission to the ELC to celebrate Mother’s Day and Mother Earth.


If you're looking for deeper roots here, we’d love to see you at our next volunteer orientation, or consider renewing your membership to help keep this special place thriving. No matter how you choose to plug in, the ELC is open seven days a week to help you reconnect, restore, and breathe a little deeper. [read full message]

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Featured (May & June)

Explore our trails, touch tanks, aquariums, playscapes, and more as you

reconnect with the natural world that nurtures us all. Let’s celebrate all the mothers who make life bloom, including Mother Earth herself.


Sunday, May 18 at 2 PM - Admission to the ELC is free ~ 1 PM to 4 PM.

Enjoy a free outdoor performance on the ELC campus at our Education and Event Pavilion. This family-friendly show is filled with energy, heart, and powerful messages. Bring your own chairs, blankets, or a picnic to relax and enjoy the show surrounded by the beauty of nature. Come early and stay after to explore our trails, boardwalks, and hands-on exhibits.


  • Wild Lagoon Summer Camps - Register NOW - starting to fill up!

Camps start June 2nd and run until August 8th.

$295 per week (ELC members get a 10% discount)

Scholarships are available!

What's New?

June 7 & 14 at 9:30 AM - $45/person

This is a 60-minute yin-inspired yoga class held on stand-up paddleboards, ideal for beginners and those seeking to unwind on the water. No paddleboarding or yoga experience is necessary!

Register Here



June 14 from 9 AM to 12 PM - $40/person

A family-friendly art experience focused on ephemeral art – a creative form that uses natural materials like leaves, rocks, and flowers to create temporary masterpieces in the landscape.

Reserve Your Spot



Saturday, June 21 from 9 AM to 1 PM

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a morning of connection and renewal. Begin with a guided kayak tour through the mangroves, followed by a heart-centered mindfulness practice in nature.

Attend one or both sessions. 

More Details

Activities for Everyone

Daily group tours are available or book a private experience.


Private guided tours are available with advance notice or register for a scheduled tour.


Available 7 days a week!


Contact us to schedule a private tour for your group!


Request a field trip today for your school, team, class, staff, family, co-workers, or friends.


Activities for Adults

  1. May 8 at Noon - "Sebastian Inlet: Past, Present, and Future – Navigating 106 Years of Progress"
  2. May 21 at Noon - "Dementia 101"

Please RSVP on the event page. Admission is free for members, while guests are encouraged to contribute a $10 donation.


  • Wellness Activities
  • Chair Yoga - Every Wednesday at 1:30 PM*
  • Yoga - Every Friday at 1 PM*
  • Walking Meditation - Every 4th Sunday at 11 AM

*changing to 3 PM from June 2 to August 4

Activities for Youth

Nature Enrichment for children 18 months - 4 years old.

5/17 at 9 or 10:30 AM - Spring Surprises



Camps start June 2nd and run until August 8th.

$295 per week (ELC members get a 10% discount)

Register Here

Scholarships are available!


Get Involved

Make a Difference!

ELC Volunteer Orientations ~ May 1st and June 5th at 2 PM

On-Site Support

  • Greeting visitors
  • Campus maintenance
  • Office support
  • Touch tank
  • Painting & carpentry
  • Merchandise and promotion

Educational Programs

  • Field trips
  • Canoe paddling & boating
  • Kayak guide
  • Pontoon boat guide
  • Roving nature guide
  • Summer camp help
  • Photography & video

Community & Events

  • Communications
  • Fundraising
  • Community outreach
  • Information table
  • Event coordination
  • Food and beverage hospitality
  • Attend networking events
  • Secure sponsors & auction items

April Highlights

  • Gifford Youth Orchestra
  • veroBEach Kind Youth Day
  • Hurricane Preparedness at the ELC
  • Volunteer Orientation
  • Volunteer Appreciation
  • Guided Kayak Excursions
  • Earth Day Pontoon and Mindfulness Gathering
  • Ethnobotany Walks
  • Earth Day at Oxbow
  • EarthFest
  • Sebastian Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration
  • Mardy Fish Tennis Tournament Info Table
  • Field Trips
  • Presentation at Orchid Island Club
  • Easter Extravaganza at John's Island Club
  • Little Wonders - Toddler Nature Playgroup
  • Beginners' Bird Walk
  • Informative Lunch & Learn Presentations


View Photos from April Here!

Did You Know?

We’re committed to making our programs accessible to everyone:

  • Scholarships: Available for camps and programs based on financial need.
  • Free Admission: Offered daily to individuals on public assistance.

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