WABASSO ISLAND — The Environmental Learning Center is offering A Winter Break Campout from Jan. 2–4.
This action packed outdoor program is for 12 to 17 year old students. Participants will paddle kayaks to an island in the Indian River Lagoon where they will camp for 2 nights.
From this base camp, students will be led on an exploration of other islands and winding mangrove tree trails. Activities will include pulling seine nets in the water to study marine life and observing wildlife from birds to marine mammals.
The excursion promises days of fresh air with nights under the stars.
The fee for the complete package is $270/student ($10 discount for ELC members.) It includes kayak rental, gear, tent, meals, snacks, and drinks.
Reservations are necessary. Please call the ELC at (772) 589-5050.
A new financial assistance program named in honor of Maggy Bowman, a founder of the ELC, provides scholarships to students who qualify for the School District’s free or reduced lunch program.
For information on the scholarships, please contact Heather Stapleton at (772) 589-5050 or [email protected].
Winter Break Campout is being led by Heather Stapleton, Education Director at the ELC. Ms. Stapleton has a degree in environmental studies from Indiana University. In 2010, she received the highest professional level certification from the National Association of Interpretation as a Certified Interpretive Planner.
The Environmental Learning Center is located north of Vero Beach off CR 510 at the western end of the Wabasso Bridge. Its campus includes exhibit areas, native plant gardens, picnic facilities, gift shop, visitor center, and a Discovery Station housing aquariums and a marine touch tank.
ELC members receive free year round admission to the ELC as well as discounts on all education programs.
The ELC is a non-profit organization funded by private donations.
Membership benefits and a schedule of ecology-adventures may be found at www.DiscoverELC.org or by calling (772) 589-5050.
