Apr. 3, 2012 - Heather Stapleton Named Education Director at ELC
After nine years as the lead environmental educator at the Environmental Learning Center, Heather Stapleton has been named Education Director. She oversees two full time and two part time environmental educators and a growing number of trained volunteers who assist in education programs.
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Mar. 23, 2012 - Summer Ecology Adventures at the Environmental Learning Center
An exciting array of Summer Ecology Adventures are offered again this summer by the Environmental learning Center (ELC) for students from pre-kindergarten through high school. These adventures provide groups of students the opportunity to learn about and appreciate our natural environment by exploring it up close and personal under the direction of a professional naturalist.
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Mar. 6, 2012 - Organic Cheese and Dairy Green Living Workshop April 14
A workshop covering organic cheese and dairy products is scheduled at the ELC from 3:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Green Living is much in the news these days. To help families learn things they can do to help to preserve our environment, the ELC conducts a series of Green Living Workshops.
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Mar. 6, 2012 - Green Living Workshops at the Environmental Learning Center
To help families learn things they can do to help to preserve our precious environment, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) conducts a series of Green Living Workshops. Heather Stapleton, ELC Education Director, notes that “All of us can make small changes in our daily lives and little by little small changes can add up to big results.
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Feb. 13, 2012 - EcoFest 2012 - March 4 at the ELC
The 16th Annual EcoFest Celebration at the Environmental Learning Center will take place Sunday, March 4th from noon to 4 pm. Gather up the family and head to the ELC for our Open House Extravaganza. There will be live animals, music, crafts, and educational booths. Food choices from local vendors will be plentiful and affordable. Admission is Free!
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Jan. 30, 2012 - Geocaching at the Environmental Learning Center
The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is introducing a new event that utilizes the popular Global Positioning System devices. The program, called “Geocaching”, is intended for families to share time with their children. Mrs. Rhodes-Ondi will show participants how to navigate the ELC campus using lifesaving, handheld GPS devices.
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Jan. 20, 2012 - Green Living Workshops at the Environmental Learning Center
The ELC conducts Green Living Workshops in an effort to provide attendees with an opportunity to learn what they can do to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. On Saturday, January 28, the ELC is conducting an Organic Chocolate Tasting from 3 to 5 PM. And a new “Organic Spa” green living workshop for adults will be held at the ELC from 1 to 3 PM on Saturday, February 11.
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Jan. 12, 2012 - Family Campout hosted by the Environmental Learning Center
For families who want a unique fun and stimulating experience, The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is offering for the first time a Family Campout Weekend on February 3-5. “Camping in the natural environment is a wonderful way to cure the stress of everyday living and spend a weekend together as a family outdoors.” says Heather Stapleton, the ELC Education Coordinator.
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Dec. 19, 2011 - Boating Adventures at the Environmental Learning Center
Exciting, beautiful, educational, and fun are words participants use to describe their boating experience on the Indian River Lagoon and St. Sebastian River. In addition to seeing wonderful scenery, including multiple bird species, fish rising to the water surface, and various kinds of native vegetation, many lucky boaters spot dolphins, manatees, and alligators in their natural habitat.
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Nov. 30, 2011 - Environmental Learning Center Expands Touring Opportunities
Visitors to the Environmental Learning Center’s 64-acre Wabasso Island campus can now explore the wonders of our Indian River Lagoon environment in many more and different ways. There is something for virtually all age groups. Four new discovery options are available.
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Nov. 25, 2011 - Santa and Holiday Events Celebrated Weekend of Dec. 2 - 4
To kick off the holiday season, ELC is holding extended hours and lots of activities for ELC members and visitors on weekend of Dec. 2 - 4, including a visit from Santa!
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Nov. 23, 2011 - Learn about Volunteer Opportunites at Dec. 6 Open House
On Tues., Dec. 6 ELC’s Volunteer Coordinator, Nancy Puglio, is holding an Open House for those interested in learning more about volunteering.
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Nov. 1, 2011 - Environmental Learning Center Announces New Development Director
The ELC announces the recent appointment of Camille Yates as its new Development Director. Yates returns to the ELC where she worked earlier in her career. She states that “having worked for the ELC 15 years ago, it’s great to be back at my old stomping grounds. The place has really grown, both structurally and program-wise.”
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Apr. 22, 2011 - 2011 ELC Summer Ecology Adventures
There are a wide range of events for students of all ages at the ELC this summer. Half day adventures are offered to children who are entering pre-kindergarten through the 3rd grade. Full day adventures target students entering the 4th through the 12th grades.
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Jan. 31, 2011 - ELC’s Family Fun Hour
The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is conducting a “Family Fun Hour” for families with children 4 to 7 years old from 10 am to 11 am on February 24, 2011. Lead by ELC Naturalist, Rosemary Badger, participants will explore a local beach to hunt for natural treasures, such as, hamburger beans, mermaids’ purses, sea hearts, golf ball beans, and more.
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Jan. 13, 2011 - Boating with the ELC
The ELC offers guided trips on the Indian River Lagoon by kayak, canoe, and pontoon boat. The kayaks and canoes are quiet, maneuverable watercraft with shallow draft that provides opportunities to observe nature close-up. Each trip is lead by an experienced guide who gives canoe and kayak instruction. The pontoon boat excursions offer a relaxed way to observe a wide range of natural sights.
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