Upcoming Events

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walks
Jun
5

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walks

Join our sea turtle scouts and wildlife educators at the Hobe Sound Nature Center for our FWC-permitted, guided turtle walks and experience one of nature’s most magical events. This educational experience is hosted on Thursday and Friday evenings during the months of June and July (excluding July 3 & 4), 2025.

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Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walks
Jun
6

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walks

Join our sea turtle scouts and wildlife educators at the Hobe Sound Nature Center for our FWC-permitted, guided turtle walks and experience one of nature’s most magical events. This educational experience is hosted on Thursday and Friday evenings during the months of June and July (excluding July 3 & 4), 2025.

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Celebrate Father’s Day at the Nature Center with “Feathered Fathers”
Jun
15

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Nature Center with “Feathered Fathers”

Join us for Feathered Fathers at the Hobe Sound Nature Center. This family-friendly event invites dads and kids to spend quality time together exploring the Nature Center’s museum, painting and decorating their very own birdhouse, and learning all about the fascinating world of bird dads. The day includes a special educational lecture about bird fathers—how they help build nests, care for chicks, and more!

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Nature's Nook Story Time
May
27

Nature's Nook Story Time

Join us every other Tuesday for a magical Nature-Themed Story Time at the Hobe Sound Nature Center, a free event perfect for young nature lovers! Enjoy a lively morning filled with puppets, music, and song as we explore the wonders of wildlife through engaging stories and interactive fun.

Surrounded by the beauty of nature, children will laugh, learn, and sing along in this delightful experience designed to spark curiosity and joy. Come connect with nature and imagination in a fun, family-friendly setting!

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Hook Kids on Fishing Clinic
May
17

Hook Kids on Fishing Clinic

The “Hook Kids on Fishing” (HKOF) event is for kids between ages 5-15 and hosted by professional guides, knowledgeable anglers, and scientists. This hands-on, conservation-minded, and educational fishing program teaches children about casting, knot tying, fishing safety, catch and release, fish habitats, conservation, and more!

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Nature's Nook Story Time
May
13

Nature's Nook Story Time

Join us every other Tuesday for a magical Nature-Themed Story Time at the Hobe Sound Nature Center, a free event perfect for young nature lovers! Enjoy a lively morning filled with puppets, music, and song as we explore the wonders of wildlife through engaging stories and interactive fun.

Surrounded by the beauty of nature, children will laugh, learn, and sing along in this delightful experience designed to spark curiosity and joy. Come connect with nature and imagination in a fun, family-friendly setting!

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Mother's Day Yoga
May
11

Mother's Day Yoga

Moms - Join us for an extra special yoga event in honor of you! This is a free event led by expert yoga instructor, Lori Card. Come relax on our sugar sand beach and enjoy gentle yoga that’s in tune with nature.

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Nature's Nook Story Time
Apr
29

Nature's Nook Story Time

Join us every other Tuesday to explore the magic of nature-inspired books. Then, meet a live animal ambassador like Ham the Virginia Opossum, Daisy the Gopher Tortoise or maybe a slithering snake at our museum!

Young children will enjoy learning about nature through the magic of storytelling.

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Celebrate Earth Day at HSNC
Apr
26

Celebrate Earth Day at HSNC

Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community as we celebrate Earth Day 2025! Nestled in the heart of some of South Florida’s most unique ecosystems, the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and take action to protect our planet. So, stop by and enjoy trail walks, nature and sustainability crafts, live animal encounters, scavenger hunts… and wrap up the day by adding a little sparkle to your life with fairy hair and glitter tattoos!

Admission is free. Donations are always appreciated.

Let’s come together as a community to celebrate our natural world and inspire action for a greener future. Bring your family, friends, and community members!

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Nature's Nook Story Time
Apr
15

Nature's Nook Story Time

Join us every other Tuesday to explore the magic of nature-inspired books. Then, meet a live animal ambassador like Ham the Virginia Opossum, Daisy the Gopher Tortoise or maybe a slithering snake at our museum!

Young children will enjoy learning about nature through the magic of storytelling.

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Sunday Snake Brunch
Apr
6
to Apr 13

Sunday Snake Brunch

Whether you are snake enthusiast or a curious learner, join us for an unforgettable snake feeding presentation every Sunday at 12:30 PM. Entertaining and educational fun for the whole family!

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Nature's Nook Story Time
Apr
1

Nature's Nook Story Time

Join us every other Tuesday to explore the magic of nature-inspired books. Then, meet a live animal ambassador like Ham the Virginia Opossum, Daisy the Gopher Tortoise or maybe a slithering snake at our museum!

Young children will enjoy learning about nature through the magic of storytelling.

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Nature's Nook Story Time
Mar
18

Nature's Nook Story Time

Join us every other Tuesday to explore the magic of nature-inspired books. Then, meet a live animal ambassador like Ham the Virginia Opossum, Daisy the Gopher Tortoise or maybe a slithering snake at our museum!

Young children will enjoy learning about nature through the magic of storytelling.

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Spring Nature Camp 2025
Mar
17
to Mar 21

Spring Nature Camp 2025

March 17-21 from 9:00 AM - Noon

Give your child the gift of wild fun, outdoor learning, and sunshine-filled adventures this spring!

Looking for an unforgettable adventure for your kids this spring break? Join us for our Spring Nature Camp, where campers will explore the wild, search for hidden critters, meet our animal ambassadors, and discover Florida’s incredible ecosystems. Together, we’ll also dig into nature crafts, compete for the gold in a scavenger hunt, and explore the tiny creatures that call the Indian River Lagoon home.

This special 5-day nature camp will be held at the Hobe Sound Nature Center located at the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. Cost is $150.00 per child (ages 6 - 10). Spaces are limited.

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Nature's Nomads: Nature Journaling with Lindsey Homa
Mar
11

Nature's Nomads: Nature Journaling with Lindsey Homa

Come join us for a morning of nature journaling here at the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, as we tune into the sounds, colors, shapes and beauty of the natural world. Led by the Nature Center staff, together we will dive into the world of expression through connecting with nature. Paper and pencils will be provided, but please bring any of your own materials.

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Dolphins: The Canary in the Proverbial Coal Mine
Mar
6

Dolphins: The Canary in the Proverbial Coal Mine

Join us as we explore how studying dolphins' behavior, diet, and physiology can uncover critical information about environmental changes, such as climate shifts, toxic algal blooms, and contamination from human activity. By monitoring dolphin populations, scientists gain a better understanding of the broader challenges facing marine environments, emphasizing the importance of conserving these charismatic animals to ensure the health of the oceans and the communities that depend on them.

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Nature Yoga with Jen (Village  Yoga)
Mar
4

Nature Yoga with Jen (Village Yoga)

This class will be a peaceful slow flow style: This class is a deliberate and slow paced Vinyasa flow with a twist. It’s Mindful and dynamic and sometimes incorporates mini pranayamas and mediations along with the asanas. It can be ideal for yogis just starting off or for those who want to hone in on their practice and postures. Remember, slow doesn’t necessarily mean easy. A fun class that’s a mental and physical treat. The class will take place on the Indian River Lagoon beach, weather permitting. The class will be moved indoors if necessary. Please bring your own mat or towel.

Located in Tequesta, Florida, Village Yoga offers a variety of classes, including Heated Vinyasa, Power, Mysore, and Yin yoga. They also provide workshops and a 200-hour yoga teacher training program. For more information visit https://villageyoga-studio.com/

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Nature's Nook Story Time
Mar
4

Nature's Nook Story Time

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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