Lake City Environmental Learning Program

Environmental Learning Program has outdoor opportunities for young people

Jun 3, 2026

Lake City Environmental Learning Program (ELP) is ready for a great summer of outdoor activities for kids. Programs for kids entering first through ninth grade include many favorites like Beachcombing, Bug Hunt, Creek Exploration, Fishing, Night Hike, and Rock Climbing. Pollinator Pack, a...

Environmental Learning Program director speaks to Kiwanis Club

May 20, 2026

Lake City Environmental Learning Program (ELP) Program Director, Marie Miller, was the guest speaker at a recent Lake City Kiwanis Club meeting. Miller tested the club members’ knowledge about Hok-Si-La Park with a crossword puzzle as part of her presentation. Established in 1995, the Lake City...

Foundation holds second weInvest 365 event

May 13, 2026

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) hosted its second annual weInvest 365 event on Tuesday, May 5, at the Lake City City Hall ballroom. The evening highlighted the important work of local nonprofit organizations and their impact on the community. During the event, weInvest 365...

Rotary hears about Lake City Environmental Learning Program

Apr 1, 2026

Rotary member Amanda Kvasnicka invited Marie Miller from Lake City Environmental Learning Program (ELP) to be the guest speaker at a recent Lake City Rotary Club meeting. Marie let us know that the ELP is a nonprofit organization whose goal it is to teach students to enjoy the outdoors and give...

Pumpkin carving fest to let families carve pumpkins without the mess

Oct 22, 2025

Do your kids want to carve pumpkins, but you don’t want to deal with the mess? Lake City Environmental Learning Program (ELP) is holding a free Pumpkin Carving Fest this Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake City Sportsman’s Club. Lake City ELP will provide carving tools, design ideas...

From sailing to gardening, ELP had a busy summer

Aug 20, 2025

Lake City Environment Learning Program has had a busy summer, offering more than thirty outdoor classes for kids from the local area. Lake City ELP is based in Hok-Si-La Park thanks to a thirty-year partnership with the City of Lake City. Kids from first grade through high school have been...

Frontenac Sportsman’s Club donates $5,000 to Lake City ELP

Jun 14, 2023

John McCormick (left) of the Frontenac Sportsman’s Club presents a $5,000 donation check from the club to Jen White of the Lake City Environmental Learning Program (ELP). To learn more about the ELP, people can visit http://facebook.com/lakecityelp.

ELP receives $2,000 from Sportsman’s Club

Apr 19, 2023

The Lake City Sportsman’s Club (LCSC) recently presented a $2,000 check to the Lake City Environmental Learning Program to support the organization’s efforts to provide outdoor programs for youth in the community. Pictured: Jen White, ELP Board Member (left), accepts a check from Audry Plote, LCSC...

Environmental Learning Program plans relaunch meeting on Jan. 30

Jan 25, 2023

The Lake City Environmental Learning Program (ELP) has scheduled an interest meeting for Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Lake City Public Library. The Lake City ELP is a local youth program that has been in a hiatus since March 2020 when COVID-19 closed many thriving programs, according to a news...

Sportsman’s Club donates $2,500 to ELP

Jan 22, 2020

Jennifer White of Lake City’s Environmental Learning Program (ELP) accepted a $2,500 donation from Lake City Sportsman’s Club manager John Brinkman last week. The Lake City Sportsman’s Club is proud to support ELP’s efforts to promote youth outdoor recreation and education in the community, the...