FALL HAPPENINGS AT YOUR ELC!

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

September Greetings to our ELC Friends! 

We’ve celebrated the sizzling success of summer and our 36th Anniversary and are moving into our exciting Fall lineup of youth and adult offerings. We are off and running with our student programs, fieldtrips, volunteer opportunities, eco-tours (canoe, kayak paddle board, plant walks, nature walks), art exhibits, lunch and learns, socials and wellness classes. 

So make a plan to come on out and take a walk on the wild lagoon-side to experience native Florida ecosystems with our immersive offerings. We are so grateful for your support! Continue reading Barb's message

Hope to see you soon, 

Barb 

Barbara Schlitt Ford

ELC Executive Director 

Barb@DiscoverELC.org

Dates to celebrate this month:

9/2 Labor Day (ELC closed)

9/4 National Wildlife Day (Go outdoors and enjoy!)

9/5 National Charity Day (Who is your favorite nonprofit? Could it be the ELC?)

9/8 Grandparent's Day (Free ELC admission for grandparents with their grandkids!)

ELC'S ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 8/22/24

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SUPPORT ELC WHILE YOU FISH!

Please join us for our inaugural CPR for the IRL Inshore Fishing Tournament – a Catch, Photo, Release (CPR) Tournament supporting our environmental education and conservation efforts benefitting the health of your Indian River Lagoon (IRL).

Target Species: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout

Location: Entire length of the IRL – Ponce Inlet to Jupiter Inlet, from shore or vessel

Fish all day, every day – or as much or as little as you want - all for a great cause, great swag, and a shot at cash prizes.

Heartbeat Celebration Awards Ceremony: 10/13 - 4:00 PM

Enjoy live music from the popular band Three O'Clock Storm, free beer and BBQ, plus more chances to win great raffle prizes, all at ELC's nature-immersed event pavilion!

Non-angler tickets include BBQ meal and drink passes, so bring your friends and let’s make it one to remember! ($40pp by 10/10, $45 thereafter).

If you are interested in sponsoring any of our upcoming events, please contact us at Give@DiscoverELC.org or call 772-589-5050.

Species Spotlight - Did you know?

Lionfish (Pterois volitans), are predatory reef fish with 18 venomous spines. They eat native fish, which can reduce native populations and have negative effects on the overall reef habitat and health as they can eliminate species that serve important ecological roles such as fish that keep algae in check on the reefs. Lionfish also compete for food with native fish such as grouper and snapper.

The flesh of the lionfish is not poisonous or venomous and makes for great eating. (source: MyFWC.com)

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

STUDENT PROGRAMS

WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

STEAM girl's art drawings

Boat trip to Spoil Island

Meeting Argyle the terrapin turtle

Team-building and Leadership

Boating BFF's

Environmental Leaders Coalition mtg. at ELC

ELC outreach at SDIRC THRIVE event

Field Trip to VB Art Museum

Archery practice

Sebastian Chamber's Business Breakfast at ELC

Happy Camper!

Field trip to Barrier Island Center

SIGNATURE EVENTS

Join ELC's Family!

Join or renew online, stop in and see us, or mail a check. 

Boat Eco-Tours - Paddle Excursions & Rentals - Aquariums - Touch Tank - Immersive Programs - Wellness Activities - Camps - Customizable Field Trips - Art Galleries - Interpretive Trails - Outdoor Nature Playscapes - Shaded Picnic Areas - Atala Meditation Garden - Eco-Boutique - Signature Events - Indoor & Outdoor Venue Rentals - and More!

FUNDING PARTNERS

We Appreciate ELC's Funding Partners!

Thank you to the Vero Flash for your partnership.

Follow the Environmental Learning Center!

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Environmental Learning Center

255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32963

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