ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER | CELEBRATE LOVE & NATURE AT VALENTINE'S MANGROVE MAGIC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Environmental Learning Center
772-589-5050
255 Live Oak Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963

Celebrate Love and Nature at Valentine's Mangrove Magic
Vero Beach, FL – The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) invites you to join us for Valentine’s Mangrove Magic, an evening that blends romance, adventure, and family-friendly fun, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Indian River Lagoon. This unique Valentine’s themed event will take place on Friday, February 7 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Event Highlights:

• Illuminated Trails: Wander through thousands of twinkling lights along scenic trails.
• Campfire & S’mores: Gather around the fire, tell stories, and make outdoor memories.
• Living Lagoon: Aquariums, a large touch tank, an indoor active beehive, a full-size manatee skeleton, and many other interpretive exhibits.
• Valentine’s Day Crafts: Valentine-themed crafts that are fun for all ages.
• Mangrove Magic Encounter: For an extra touch of magic, a guide will take you through lit mangrove tunnels in a canoe, an experience not to be missed. Canoe ride tickets are $15 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the event.

Event Details & Location:
Date: February 7th
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Admission: $10 (Free for 11 and under)
$15 per person for a canoe ride (no reservations needed; first come - first served)
$5 for two s'mores
What’s Included: Your ticket grants you access to Valentine-themed crafts, the campfire, art galleries inspired by nature, the Living Lagoon with its aquariums and touch tanks, the Nature Nook eco-boutique, and our newly introduced nature playscape.  
 
Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a memorable family outing, or even the perfect place to propose, this event offers something special for everyone. “Valentine’s Mangrove Magic offers couples and friends a chance to share an unforgettable evening while supporting programs that protect and celebrate our environment,” said Barbara Schlitt Ford, Executive Director of the Environmental Learning Center. About the Environmental Learning Center: The Environmental Learning Center is a 64-acre lagoon-island nature center dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering individuals to become active stewards of the environment.
For more information about this event, call 772-589-5050 or visit https://www.discoverelc.org/valentines-mangrove-magic/