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Hobe Sound Nature Center

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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.

10/29/2026

Valentina has a very important question for you… 🕷️👀

Are you coming to Creepy Creature Feature TOMORROW?!

Join us for a spooky evening of creepy creatures, fun activities, and a whole lot of Halloween fun!

🎃 Friday, October 30th | 5:30–7:30 PM

We’ll see you there… if you dare! 🕸️

10/27/2026

On September 16th, 2026, a rarely seen whale came ashore at Jupiter Inlet, and we’re here to tell her story—one that offers a closer look at the mysteries of our ocean and reminds us why every stranding matters. 🌊🐋

Hobe Sound Nature Center, alongside the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) FWRI, Loggerhead Marinelife Center Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and other trained marine mammal stranding and first responders, responded on behalf of MARS (Marine Animal Rescue Society) Marine Animal Rescue Society to a stranded female Kogia.

Swipe to read her story, discover what makes Kogia whales so remarkable, learn how strandings can advance our understanding of these elusive animals, and find out how you can help protect marine wildlife. 🐋

📞 See a stranded marine mammal? Keep your distance and call the FWC Stranding Hotline at 1-888-404-3922

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! 🧡

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! 👇

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! 💚

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! 🎃

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! 👏

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

Website

http://www.hobesoundnaturecenter.org/

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