The Environmental Studies Council 💚 is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1978 to support, protect, and enhance the unique environmental education programs of the Environmental Studies Center in Martin County, Florida.

Our amazing volunteer Board of Trustees 🙌 works hard to extend environmental awareness throughout the community by providing fun, educational, and inspiring programs for all ages.

🌟 What We Do🌟

✨ Educational Programs & Events: Annual Environmental Lecture Series, Fall Open House 🎉, Grandparents & VIP Day 👵👴, and Earth Day celebrations 🌍.
✨ Youth Engagement: Earth Savers Crew 🌱 – a high school volunteer program building leadership and a love for the environment.
✨ Support for Students & Teachers: Scholarships 🎓, a teaching position 🍎, and educational outreach programs 📚.
✨ Facility Enhancements: Recently, the Council partnered with IMPACT 100 Martin to revitalize the beloved Wet Lab 💧 with a $140,000 renovation, and refreshed the historic Orange Door 🚪, now featuring a dazzling ocean floor mural 🐢🌊 with hatchlings making their way to sea.

All of these amazing efforts are made possible thanks to the 🌟 generosity of our community 🌟. Your support keeps the magic alive at the Environmental Studies Center! 💕

📅 Upcoming Events 🎉

🍂 Environmental Studies Center Fall Open House
📍 October 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎶 A fun-filled, family-friendly day with hands-on activities, environmental exhibits, and student-led projects. Don’t miss it! 🌳✨

👵👴 Grandparents & VIP (Very Important People) Day
📍 February 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💐 A heartwarming day where grandparents, family, and friends get to explore the Center alongside students. A true community celebration! 🌸

✨ Stay connected with us at 🌐 escmc.org or reach out at 📧 info@escmc.org | 📞 772-219-1887 Ext. 59121

💚🌱🐬🦋 Together, we’re growing the next generation of environmental stewards 💚🌱🐬🦋