Hobe Sound Nature Center

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Hobe Sound Nature Center Inspiration Through Education The Hobe Sound Nature Center, Inc.

is a private, non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting an environmental awareness in people of all ages. The Center offers a variety of environmental education presentations to schools and organizations, as well as supplementary activities for the public, including turtle walks, summer camps, evening forums, scrub tours and more.

🎃 Things are getting spooky around the Nature Center! 👻Our animal ambassadors have been getting festive with their pumpk...
10/16/2026

🎃 Things are getting spooky around the Nature Center! 👻

Our animal ambassadors have been getting festive with their pumpkins, but these seasonal surprises are more than just decorations — they’re enrichment! 🐍🐢

Animal enrichment is an important part of animal care in managed care settings. It encourages natural behaviors, stimulates curiosity, provides opportunities to explore and interact with their environment, and helps keep animals mentally and physically engaged.

So while our pumpkins may look spooky, they serve an important purpose: keeping our animal ambassadors curious, active, and engaged! 🧡

🐢 THE TOTALS ARE IN! 🥚🎉That’s a wrap on the 2026 sea turtle nesting season at Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wild...
10/09/2026

🐢 THE TOTALS ARE IN! 🥚🎉

That’s a wrap on the 2026 sea turtle nesting season at Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Beach, and we have a few record-breakers to celebrate!

🏆 Leatherbacks: 189 nests — a new record, surpassing last year’s record of 183!

🏆 Loggerheads: 2,334 nests — another record-breaking season, topping the previous record of 2,300 set in 2023!

💚 Green turtles: 1,624 nests — an encouraging total in a year when lower nesting numbers were anticipated. Nesting numbers naturally fluctuate from year to year, so we’re hopeful for an even stronger season in 2027!

A huge thank-you to all the organizations, partners, and individuals working to protect these incredible animals and their nesting habitat. Every nest counts! 🌊

💬 YOUR TURN: Which sea turtle nesting total surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! 👇

You asked, Opal answered! 🐾💌Our intern Julia recently sat down with Opal to get her take on some of the questions you le...
10/05/2026

You asked, Opal answered! 🐾💌

Our intern Julia recently sat down with Opal to get her take on some of the questions you left for her at her Opossum Party! 💕 From her favorite foods to her thoughts on toy trains, Opal had plenty to say.

Swipe through to see what Opal had to share! 🐀✨

Big thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Opal and left her a question! 💚

It’s almost time for one of our favorite family-friendly events of the year! 👻🎃Creepy Creature Feature is back, and we’r...
10/02/2026

It’s almost time for one of our favorite family-friendly events of the year! 👻🎃

Creepy Creature Feature is back, and we’re bringing all the fun that makes this night a favorite. Our glitter tattoos are always a hit, our animal ambassadors will be ready to make an appearance, and Awesome Empanadas will be back serving up some seriously delicious empanadas! 🤤

Bring the family, come in costume if you’d like, and get ready for a fun night of creepy creatures and Halloween fun. 🕷️🦇

We’ll see you there! 🎃

🌿 Volunteer of the Month: Ryder! 🌿In just a few short months, Ryder has already made a lasting impression at Hobe Sound ...
09/30/2026

🌿 Volunteer of the Month: Ryder! 🌿

In just a few short months, Ryder has already made a lasting impression at Hobe Sound Nature Center.

A Martin County native, Ryder first connected with the Nature Center through our Summer Nature Camp at age 8. Since then, his love for wildlife and conservation has continued to grow, and he has become a wonderful part of our volunteer team.

Ryder has a natural ability to connect with others and share his love of the natural world. Whether he’s talking with visitors or sharing his knowledge of wildlife, he has a way of making people feel welcome and curious about the world around them. 🐊🌿

Some of his favorite Nature Center memories so far include Opal’s Opossum Party and getting to hold a baby alligator!

Outside of the Nature Center, Ryder enjoys travel baseball and fishing.

We’re so grateful to have Ryder on our team and can’t wait to see where his love of wildlife and conservation takes him. Thank you, Ryder, for bringing your enthusiasm and kindness to the Nature Center! 💚

Help us congratulate Ryder! 👏

Our International Coastal Cleanup crew showed up ready to get sweaty and get their hands dirty, and together we removed ...
09/25/2026

Our International Coastal Cleanup crew showed up ready to get sweaty and get their hands dirty, and together we removed 513 lbs of trash from the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge.

International Coastal Cleanup is a global effort to remove marine debris from coastlines and collect data on the types of trash found in our oceans and waterways. That information helps us make informed decisions and work toward solutions to this problem.

We even had the opportunity to make this year’s cleanup a little more sustainable by reusing barley bags through Keep Martin Beautiful’s partnership with a local brewery. ♻️

We’re so grateful to everyone who spent their Saturday morning caring for this special place, and a big thank you to Keep Martin Beautiful for partnering with us and providing cleanup supplies! 💙

Happy National Estuaries Week! 🌊We’re lucky to have an incredible estuarine ecosystem right in our backyard. These water...
09/21/2026

Happy National Estuaries Week! 🌊

We’re lucky to have an incredible estuarine ecosystem right in our backyard. These waters are constantly supporting, connecting, and shaping the landscape around us, and there’s always something new to discover.

Swipe to learn more about these amazing, productive, and essential habitats, why they matter, and how you can help protect them. 💙

📢 Early Closure Tomorrow!Hobe Sound Nature Center will be closing at 12:00 PM tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th, for sc...
09/18/2026

📢 Early Closure Tomorrow!

Hobe Sound Nature Center will be closing at 12:00 PM tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th, for scheduled maintenance.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you soon! 🌿💙

Address

13640 S. E. Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL
33455

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17725462067

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