ELC has asked to host the 10th year of this annual juried art show benefiting the Pelican Island Conservation Society (PICS). The show will run from Oct 2nd to the 30th and feature local artists. The artists reception and awards will be done on Saturday Oct 16th 4:30-6:30. During the month you will find birding … Read More »

Unlike a typical murder mystery dinner theatre performance, you won’t be watching a handful of actors stiffly reciting lines in front of the room. The action happens all around you, and any person in the audience can end up being a part of the show, even YOU! Throughout the night, you’ll find yourself wondering if … Read More »

The Pelican Island Conservation Society & Vero Beach Outlets are hosting sunset cruises to Pelican Island, as part of our annual Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show, in celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. The cruises will be conducted with the assistance of the Environmental Learning Center aboard their pontoon tour boat. Please join … Read More »

Come support your local boxing team from Sweet Science VB vs. teams from Florida. Weigh ins for fighters will begin 10 am. Fights kick off at 12 noon. We'd love to see you there - this will be a family friendly event - with great music, delicious food, beverages and much more...

Lionheart Band performing on the ocean, under the stars, at Humiston Park. Bring your lawn chair and friends. Food and craft vendors, in addition to beer and wine are available at this free community event.

Wabasso Beach Park mostly looking for shorebirds and hopefully Frigates!

David Simpson is the State's best birder and we are so honored to have him lead this tour...$40 limit to 10. Bird migration is in full swing. Come take a leisurely walk around the ELC and learn about how the habitats here provide an important stopover for birds en route from northern breeding grounds to … Read More »

Leah Blythe LoPresti will lead a beginning birding for Kids on the ELC property. FREE Here are four great reasons to get into birding today: Birding is very low-cost. After the initial investment on a pair of binoculars and an ID guide, the only costs are what you spend on travel and entrance fees. You … Read More »

Join us and explore real Florida on this easy short hike through the ELC’s 64 acre property that comprises beautiful coastal hammock, salt marsh and tidal swamp. We will be talking about halophytic (salt loving) plant communities, the nature of Florida’s endangered bromeliads, and about what makes wild Florida so unique. Bring water and proper … Read More »

The Pelican Island Conservation Society & Vero Beach Outlets are hosting sunset cruises to Pelican Island, as part of our annual Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show, in celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. The cruises will be conducted with the assistance of the Environmental Learning Center aboard their pontoon tour boat. Please join … Read More »

David Simpson is one of the states best birders and has agreed to lead the Owl Hoot. this is a tour you don't want to miss. $40 Spend a couple hours in dusk and dark seeking out creatures of the night including owls, and who knows what else? Whip-poor-wills, bats, frogs, crabs, and others will … Read More »