Environmental Learning Center, Vero Beach, Florida, United States of America

The Environmental Learning Center or ELC is a non-profit nature center situated in Vero Beach, Florida that provides guests, both children, and adults, through school excursions, lectures, camps, series, adult education, professional development, internships, youth outreach, family festivals and numerous partnerships and programs that boost access to nature for people of all ages. Environmental Learning Center also offers eco-friendly corporate retreats, birthday parties, weddings, and other family or group gatherings. The area is bounded on three sides by the Indian River Lagoon. It has native plant gardens, a pontoon boat, an interactive museum with a touch tank and aquaria, kayak and canoe rentals, nature play areas for children, gift shops, picnic facilities, and more.

For tourists who want to stay close to Environmental Learning Center, there are a lot of charming accommodations near the area. Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa, a luxurious beachfront resort, offers every guest a state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services. The property also features a private beach and a wide array of recreational activities. Eco-friendly accommodation can also be experienced at Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, which is also home to the full-service White Orchid Spa. Tourists can take their kids to Sailfish Splash Waterpark, an aquatic center with towering slides and a lazy river for recreational activities. They can also swing by Vero Beach Museum of Art,which showcases the regional, state, and national art exhibits as well as a sculpture garden.