Welcome to the Hobe Sound Nature Center!
OUR MISSION
The Hobe Sound Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works in cooperation with the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge to educate, inspire, and empower people of all ages to protect and conserve South Florida’s unique, critical habitats and wildlife.
We host transformative educational experience for people of all ages, which have contributed to the protection of countless acres of critical habitat, the restoration of fragile habitats, and ensured the survival of many threatened species.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Sunday Snake Brunch
1st Sunday of the Month - 12:30 PM
Whether you are snake enthusiast or a curious learner, join our staff for an unforgettable snake feeding presentation. You will learn about the importance of our native snakes. Entertaining and educational for all ages! Join us the first Sunday of each month at 12:30 PM.
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Nature's Nook Storytime
Every Other Tuesday - 9:30 AM
Join us every other Tuesday to explore the magic of nature-inspired books and meet a live animal ambassador like Rootie the Eastern Screech Owl, Ham the Virginia Opossum, Daisy the Gopher Tortoise or maybe a slithering snake! Young children will enjoy learning about nature through the magic of storytelling.
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"Wild Florida Wonders" Art Contest
Entries Due December 1, 2024
Show us what Florida’s amazing natural lands mean to you through art and help us inspire others to protect and conserve our precious natural heritage! Whether it's the Everglades, beaches, wetlands, or your backyards, show us how you connect with the beauty that makes our state so special.
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!
