Go Native!, a celebration of all things native to Florida, will be the theme of the Environmental Learning Center’s 2014 EcoFest. The announcement was made this week by co-chairs Pat Casselberry and Maureen Kane.  This 18th annual Open House, to be held on Sunday, March 2, 2014, will feature native plants, animals, people, and history, in the form of exhibits, crafts, games and music.

As always, there will be activities appealing to all ages. Crafts booths will emphasize recycling and re-using materials and will feature native plants and animals, particularly those that are vanishing from the state.

Admission is free, and free parking is available using shuttle service provided from satellite locations nearby. Music will once again be provided by everyone’s favorites, The River Rats.

The Environmental Learning Center is located north of Vero Beach off County Road 510 at the end of the Wabasso Bridge. Its 64-acre campus includes exhibit areas, native plant gardens, picnic facilities, gift shop, and visitor center. ELC membership benefits, a list of its many field excursions, EcoVentures, including nature walks, canoe excursions, and boating adventures can be found at http://www.DiscoverELC.org.