Welcome to the Hobe Sound Nature Center!
The Hobe Sound Nature Center is located on, and works in cooperation with, the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. Admission is free, including wildlife and interactive displays, intracoastal beach access, nature trails, and a gift shop.
The Nature Center has educated, inspired, and trained hundreds of thousands of nature lovers and the next generation of naturalists.
Our goal is to foster meaningful connections between humans and nature and awaken a profound appreciation for South Florida’s unique habitats and wildlife through our immersive education and outreach programs.
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Earth Day Celebration!
Learn about manatee rescues, enjoy animal story time and discover the interesting world of marine life in the Indian River Lagoon. Food trucks, nature crafts, outdoor games and glitter tattoos. 9 AM - 3 PM
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Sunday Snake Brunch
Whether you are snake enthusiast or a curious learner, join us for an unforgettable snake feeding presentation the first Sunday of each month at 12:30 PM. Entertaining and educational fun for the whole family!
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Nature's Nook Storytime
Join us every other Tuesday to explore the magic of nature-inspired books and meet a live animal ambassador!
9:30 AM at the Hobe Sound Nature Center classroom.
About Us
The Hobe Sound Nature Center is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring and educating people of all ages through the lens of South Florida's unique, critical habitats and wildlife. We work in cooperation with the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound Wildlife Refuge to foster deep and meaningful connections between people and nature, through universally accessible indoor and outdoor programming.
How to Help
Admission to the Hobe Sound Nature Center is free, including access to injured and non-releasable resident wildlife, hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities, exploration stations, and summer camps. As such, we rely on donations to ensure the care and well-being of our resident animals and to remain at the forefront of environmental education. None of this would be possible without the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors!
