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The Environmental Learning Center is a non-profit nature center on a 51-acre island site. 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:

• Island campus with hands-on exhibits and elevated boardwalks for guided nature strolls
• 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    

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.    

Keep Indian River Beautiful is Indian River County's certified Keep America Beautiful affiliate. The mission of Keep Indian River Beautiful, Inc. is to empower individuals to take greater responsibility for their community environments by involving volunteers in litter prevention and reduction, beautification, neighborhood revitalization, recycling and conservation education.  

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McKee Botanical Garden

350 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962

Telephone: 772-794-0601

Fax: 772-794-0602

Email: info@mckeegarden.org
(11/10)

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.  (10/09)

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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 7:30pm.  

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Contact:Gail Sharp
Telephone: 388-2963

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.    

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