Indian River County Ecology & Our Environment

Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963 Telephone: 772-589-5050 Fax: 772-589-7723 EMail: info@elcweb.org 2012 Member	Unplug. Escape. Discover! Located on Wabasso Island between Vero Beach and Sebastian, the Environmental Learning Center is a non-profit nature center on 64-acres of gorgeous native plants. Through carefully developed programs and activities, the ELC encourages self-discovery and re-discovery of limitless wonders of nature. In an era when hurried living and unbridled growth tend to diminish our senses, the ELC strives, through “hands-on-learning” to return us to our natural state – that of being fully alert to our surroundings and deeply respectful and appreciative of them. Discover the wonders of the ELC with: A Discovery Station with live animals, a touch tank and interactive exhibits Trails and boardwalks overlooking the water Unique eco-excursions, such as family birding trips via pontoon boat, wagon rides in a preserve, and beach walks Lagoon Nights sleep-over for organized youth groups Weekly canoe excursions Gift Shop

Garden Club of Indian River County 2526 17th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Telephone: 772-567-4602 2012 Member	The community service activities of the Garden Club of Indian River County and of its ten circles, includes programs and events that may be fundraisers that provide funding for community service projects. The club has been active for over 75 years and owns and maintains a clubhouse, is member of both Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, District X and the National Garden Club. the Club hosts "Gardenfest" each year in Riverside Park. New members welcome.

McKee Botanical Garden 350 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL32962 Telephone: 772-794-0601 Fax: 772-794-0602 Email: info@mckeegarden.org 2012 Member	The Garden is a living museum of both environmental and historical significance. A melting pot for tropical plants, McKee Botanical Garden boasts 38 species of native and exotic trees (7 of which are among Florida's endangered or threatened plants), 23 species of native and exotic vines, numerous shrubs, ferns, wildflowers, as well as 8 species of native orchids. Six of the Garden's outstanding tropical trees have recently been awarded state champion status, signifying that these trees are the single largest of their species in the state of Florida. The Garden also serves as a refuge for many species of birds and butterflies. In addition to the flora and fauna, two of the original buildings built by Sexton still stand on the property: the Hall of Giants and the Spanish Kitchen. The Garden and buildings have been placed on the National Register of Historical Places and thanks in part to a grant from the Florida State Division of Historical Resources, these historic buildings have been restored.

Pelican Island Audubon Society P.O. Box 1833, Vero Beach, FL 32961 Telephone: 772-567-3520 Fax: 772-567-3521 EMail: piaudubon@bellsouth.net (1/12)	The Pelican Island AudubonSociety is a local chapter of the National Audubon Society dedicated to the preservation and protection of animals, plants, natural communities in Indian River County through advocacy, education and public awareness. General meetings are the third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

Pelican Island Preservation Society PO Box 1903, Sebastian, FL 32978-1903 Telephone: (772) 202-0697 Contact: Kristen Beck: kayaksetc@msn.com Contact: Tim Glover, VP: info@firstrefuge.org 2012 Member	The purpose of the Pelican Island Preservation Society is to support and promote Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (PINWR) and the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) in their efforts to conserve habitat and wildlife. T0he Pelican Island Preservation Society, Inc. is an environmental education organization with the following goals: To heighten awareness of Pelican Island and the more than 500 national wildlife refuges To present six public environmental educational meetings per year To promote national recognition for the natural heritage of the Sebastian area To sponsor an annual event celebrating the anniversary of Pelican Island The acronym for Pelican Island Preservation Society, PIPS, is symbolic in many ways. A pip is defined as the initial break in an eggshell by a hatchling. When a pelican is ready to hatch, its first crack is called a pip. PIPS is also symbolic of the hatchling of a new concept dating from 1903, namely, to set aside lands as habitat where wildlife may breed and thrive.

Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area / Sebastian Fishing Museum/McLarty Treasure Museum 9700 South A1A, Melbourne, FL 32951 Telephone: (321) 984-4852 Fax: (321) 984-4854 (C)	A Recreation Area where people camp, swim, surf, fish, picnic; also, scuba diving, bird watching, clamming, crabbing, shrimping and enjoying nature. The Fishing Museum is dedicated to educating the public about the early commercial fishing industry in the Sebastian area. It houses a replica of a fish house and dock, the traditional heart of the industry. There is a homemade fishing boat, nets, fishing gear, photos of fishing in the Indian River Lagoon and other displays.

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Cultural Council of Indian River County

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