Aug. 24, 2009 - Cool Gifts at the ELC Gift Shop
The ELC’s gift shop, The Nature Nook, is holding its annual sale during September. All items except books and cards are great bargains at 40% off. All merchandise is either eco-friendly or environmentally themed.
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Jul. 29, 2009 - Charity Sale to Benefit ELC
The owners of lifestyle store Decorative Arts and trendy Estilo Boutique have teamed up, for a second year in a row, on a one-night special, “Shop for a Cause,” with a portion of the profits going to the Environmental Learning Center’s (ELC) Fire Fund.
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May. 22, 2009 - ELC Summer Camps Scheduled
The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) will offer three nature-orientated summer camps for students from eighth grade through seniors in high school: two four-day sessions of “Wild Waters” and one camping trip called “Florida Fun in the Keys.”
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May. 18, 2009 - Elementary Students Raise Over $8,500 to Support ELC Fire Fund
Five area elementary schools raised a combined $8,575.41 through individual read-a-thons held this spring to support the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) Fire Fund. Participating schools included Liberty Magnet, Treasure Coast Elementary, Citrus Elementary, Dodgertown Elementary, and the 4th grade students at Beachland Elementary.
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Apr. 17, 2009 - Dr. Bruce Means - Scientist, Author and TV Star Comes to the ELC
On May 6, from 6:30 until 8 PM, the Noted Environmentalist Lecture Series, sponsored jointly by the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) and the Indian River Land Trust (IRLT), will host Dr. Bruce Means for a presentation on the southeastern U.S. coastal plain.
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Mar. 19, 2009 - Guess What’s on Your Beach!
Dr. Blair Witherington is an experienced research biologist and serious scientist, studying turtles with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. During his years of exploring beaches in search of turtles he became increasingly aware of a host of other artifacts and “things” that can be found on the ocean’s edge.
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Feb. 20, 2009 - EAT LOCAL, EAT SMART
Never before assembled, an impressive panel of local growers, ranchers and gatherers will take part in a roundtable discussion on the differences between “sustainable” and “industrial” agriculture. The occasion is part of the Environmental Learning Center’s Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the Indian River Land Trust, and it will take place on the ELC campus from 6:30 to 8:00 PM on March 4.
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Jan. 12, 2009 - NOTED ENVIRONMENTALIST LECTURE SERIES
The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) and Indian River Land Trust (IRLT) have combined efforts in presenting this season’s Noted Environmentalist Lecture Series. These engaging talks focus on current environmental topics and include speakers from across the state of Florida.
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Jan. 8, 2009 - EcoFest at the Environmental Learning Center
ELC will host EcoFest on Sunday, March 1st from noon to 4 pm on ELC's Wabasso Island campus.
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Jan. 7, 2009 - AN ELC FOCUS ON ADULTS
ELC will offer two new environmental series aimed at adults with environmental interests.
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Dec. 9, 2008 - ELC ELECTS NEW TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
At its annual meeting on November 19, the ELC elected new trustees and officers.
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Nov. 20, 2008 - ELC BRINGS ON THE BIRDS
On Sat., Dec. 6 at the ELC,a group of birding experts will lead a make-your-own bird house session.
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Nov. 12, 2008 - VANISHING FLORIDA: A LAND REMEMBERED
ELC and Indian River Land Trust co-sponsor a swamp buggy adventure at Padgett Creek ranches
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Nov. 7, 2008 - Discover Volunteering at the ELC
On Tue, Dec 2, from 3 to 5 PM, the ELC will host an open house for potential ELC volunteers.
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Oct. 20, 2008 - EDIBLE LANDSCAPING AND GREEN ROOFS AT THE ELC
Peggy Lantz, will present a workshop entitled “Edible Landscaping” on Nov. 1 from 10am to 12pm.
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Sep. 26, 2008 - NEW DIRECTION FOR ELC PROGRAMS
The ELC has released its 2008-2009 Program Guide with many new or revamped offerings.
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Aug. 18, 2008 - WALK-A-THON TO BENEFIT ELC FIRE FUND
A 2 mile Walk-A-Thon is being held this Sat. Apr. 23, at Riverview Park in Sebastian.
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Jun. 9, 2008 - SURF'S UP!
The ELC will offer a one-day surfing and beach adventure called “Let’s Go Surfin’ Now” on June 26.
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Mar. 27, 2008 - Talking Fish
Explore Talking Fish on ELC Evening Excursion
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Mar. 1, 2008 - Green, Greener, Greenest Book Signing
ELC Co-Sponsors a Book Signing with Vero Beach Book Center.
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Jan. 30, 2008 - Youth Meet Jane Goodall
The Emerson Center, Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots outreach program, and ELC partner on an event.
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Jan. 3, 2008 - Wachovia Supports ELC
Wachovia Foundation awards ELC funds for education programs.
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