BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) – Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, nestled just down the street from Boca Raton, has been a hub of environmental education for four decades. Originally conceived as a destination for school field trips, the center has evolved to welcome visitors from around the globe. The center’s founder, Gordon Gilbert, envisioned a hands-on approach to science education, a vision that has stood the test of time.