Upcoming Events

Summer Nature Camp - Week 3
Jun
23
to Jun 27

Summer Nature Camp - Week 3

The Hobe Sound Nature Center Summer Camp is designed to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers experience live wildlife presentations, nature crafts, indoor and outdoor games, shallow water wading and dip netting in the Indian River Lagoon, and so much more!

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Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk
Jun
26

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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 Walk
Jun
27

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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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Junior Naturalist Camp
Jul
7
to Jul 11

Junior Naturalist Camp

The Hobe Sound Nature Center Jr Naturalist Summer Camp is designed for older students to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers will use the scientific method to engage in active discoveries about wildlife, learn how to care for our resident teaching animals, seine in the seagrass beds of the Indian River Lagoon and more!

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Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk
Jul
10

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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 Walk
Jul
11

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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 Walk
Jul
17

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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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Summer Nature Camp - Week 4
Jul
18

Summer Nature Camp - Week 4

The Hobe Sound Nature Center Summer Camp is designed to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers experience live wildlife presentations, nature crafts, indoor and outdoor games, shallow water wading and dip netting in the Indian River Lagoon, and so much more!

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Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk
Jul
18

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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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Summer Nature Camp - Week 5
Jul
21
to Jul 25

Summer Nature Camp - Week 5

The Hobe Sound Nature Center Summer Camp is designed to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers experience live wildlife presentations, nature crafts, indoor and outdoor games, shallow water wading and dip netting in the Indian River Lagoon, and so much more!

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Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk
Jul
24

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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 Walk
Jul
25

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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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Summer Nature Camp - Week 6
Jul
28
to Aug 1

Summer Nature Camp - Week 6

The Hobe Sound Nature Center Summer Camp is designed to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers experience live wildlife presentations, nature crafts, indoor and outdoor games, shallow water wading and dip netting in the Indian River Lagoon, and so much more!

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Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk
Jul
31

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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 Walk
Jun
20

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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 Walk
Jun
19

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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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Summer Nature Camp - Week 2
Jun
16
to Jun 20

Summer Nature Camp - Week 2

The Hobe Sound Nature Center Summer Camp is designed to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers experience live wildlife presentations, nature crafts, indoor and outdoor games, shallow water wading and dip netting in the Indian River Lagoon, and so much more!

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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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Birding by the Sea
Jun
14

Birding by the Sea

A Birding by the Sea event hosted by the Martin County Audubon Society at Hobe Sound Refuge Beach (198 N. Beach Rd, Hobe Sound) will be led by Florida Shorebird Alliance's Treasure Coast Coordinator and Audubon board member: Niki Desjardins!

They will explore the shoreline and spot seabirds, shorebirds, and maybe even a few surprises along the way. Bring your binoculars, sunblock, water, a hat and friend if you like.

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Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk
Jun
13

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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 Walk
Jun
12

Guided Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk

Join our 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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 Summer Nature Camp - Week 1
Jun
9
to Jun 13

Summer Nature Camp - Week 1

The Hobe Sound Nature Center Summer Camp is designed to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers experience live wildlife presentations, nature crafts, indoor and outdoor games, shallow water wading and dip netting in the Indian River Lagoon, and so much more!

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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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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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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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