Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Refuge trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The visitor center is currently closed until fu Welcome

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Our agency is known for our scientific excellence, our stewardship of lands and natural resources, and our dedicated conservation and wildlife professionals. While we hope that this page will help

you stay connected to our work, we also hope that it will keep us connected to you and the issues you care about. Your participation on this page is vital and all feedback is welcome--both good and bad. Your perspective is welcomed and we hope that conversations about the Service can be productive, fun, and engaging. Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is sanctuary to nearly 40 endangered, threatened or of special concern species. It is also known as one of the most productive sea turtle nesting areas in the southeast United States. Experience what the early days of Florida must have been like with our range of our diverse habitats featuring our sand pine scrub, mangrove communities along the Indian River Lagoon, and three miles of undeveloped beach. We hope that by experiencing the beauty and uniqueness of Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, others are inspired to protect our wild places for future generations.

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is extending our hours at the fee booth so now you can buy a pass ...
03/24/2022

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is extending our hours at the fee booth so now you can buy a pass any day of the week!

Hours vary so you may want to call the refuge ahead of time. All passes can be purchased at the fee booth in the refuge beach parking lot and can be used for entrance into most federal lands that require an entrance fee. The only pass you cannot use for entrance into other federal lands is the Hobe Sound NWR Annual Pass. You can purchase passes with either cash or check.

Image description: Fee collector waving from inside fee collection booth at the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound NWR beach parking lot.

Photo by Camille De Jesus/USFWS

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03/23/2022

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🐬Calling all Citizen Scientists!🐬

Do you like taking 📸 of dolphins? We are excited to announce our new land-based Dolphin Spotter Citizen Science program! You can help support research at by submitting dolphin observations and photos from around Florida.

To learn more and register ➡️ fau.edu/hboi/discover-fau-harbor-branch/citizen-science

Happy Turtle Tuesday! Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun at the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildli...
03/22/2022

Happy Turtle Tuesday! Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun at the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge 🌊

Here are the sea turtle nest numbers so far:
4 Leatherbacks
1 Loggerhead
0 Greens

Image description: A pie chart titled "Sea Turtle Nest Numbers 03/22/2022" with majority Leatherbacks. There are graphics of sea turtles on the border.

Happy Spring Break! Before you go out, plan ahead and bring bags for any food/drinks you may bring to the beach and/or l...
03/18/2022

Happy Spring Break! Before you go out, plan ahead and bring bags for any food/drinks you may bring to the beach and/or lagoon at the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge.

Pictured below is trash that was picked up within an hour at our beach. Be mindful during your vacation and remember to take only photos and leave only footprints!

Image description: Orange bucket filled with trash collected at Hobe Sound Beach with ocean and dunes in the background.

Photo by Camille De Jesus/USFWS

The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is excited to partner with the FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic...
03/14/2022

The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is excited to partner with the FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute to collect water samples and support their research on the Indian River Lagoon.

"Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) occur when groups of freshwater or marine algae grow uncontrollably and have toxic or other damaging effects on the environment, animals or people."

Researchers from FAU Harbor Branch have monitored harmful algal blooms these past four years through the Florida Center for Coastal and Human Health. The water samples we collect in this partnership will determine the presence of microalgae, chemicals, and other contaminants in our lagoon to help us better understand bloom dynamics.

Learn more about the program here: www.fau.edu/hboi/research/ocean-health-human-health/florida-center-for-coastal-and-human-health/

Image description: An intern from the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and a researcher from the Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are holding a water sample with the Indian River Lagoon in the background.

Photo by FAU Harbor Branch

As of March last year, zebra mussels and larvae have been found on moss balls imported to Florida. According to the Flor...
03/09/2022

As of March last year, zebra mussels and larvae have been found on moss balls imported to Florida. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, these mussels can have negative impacts such as clogging pipelines used for water filtration, damaging boats, and outcompeting native species. There are a few species such as the the dark Falsemussel that can look similar to zebra mussels which often have zebra-like stripes.

Aquarium owners should stop purchasing moss balls and dispose of any that have already been purchased. If you recently purchased any, you should decontaminate your aquarium then let them dry and dispose of them in the garbage. You can also call your distributor to see if it is a species that can be contaminated.

Read a press release by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission here: https://myfwc.com/news/all-news/invasive-mussel-321/

Image description: A cluster of zebra mussels with zebra-like stripes on top of a wet surface.

Photo by NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge has experienced a buildup of trash in our bins meant for recycling...
03/08/2022

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge has experienced a buildup of trash in our bins meant for recycling monofilament. Please dispose all cans, bottles, and other garbage in our bins located at the entrance to the Lagoon Stairs.

We appreciate your efforts in keeping our beaches and waterways clean! An estimated eight million tons of debris enter the ocean each year, according to the National Geographic. We can do our part by making sure we recycle monofilament and other plastics properly.

Find out more about how we can keep our oceans clean through this article: https://www.fws.gov/refuges/features/OceansOfTrash.html

If you have any further questions on recycling monofilament, you can check out Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Frequently Asked Questions page: https://mrrp.myfwc.com/faqs/ #:~:text=No.,to%20a%20participating%20tackle%20shop.

Image description: monofilament recycling bin with a sign above it that says: "Keep our waterways tangle-free; Recycle your line responsibly." There is a blue sticker that says: "Monofilament recycling bin. Cast your used fishing line here. No cans. No bottles. No trash. No hands in bin." and a red sticker that says: "Warning: No Garbage. Aviso: No es basura."

Photo by Camille De Jesus/USFWS

The Florida Oceanographic Society is currently recruiting those with personal or private docks for their Indian River La...
03/07/2022
Living Docks and Oyster Gardening Program

The Florida Oceanographic Society is currently recruiting those with personal or private docks for their Indian River Lagoon Living Docks and Oyster Gardening Program!

The program uses existing docks to promote the settlement of natural filter-feeding communities in the Indian River Lagoon to improve water quality, attract larger organisms such as dolphins and turtles, and combat freshwater discharge and algal blooms.

Last day to signup is June 1st! If you are interested in having a Living Dock or Oyster Garden in your backyard, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPQiq59KvtTK5mJFWmz-hs3tx3QbUp0dHcvrbBNsiUtyI1vA/viewform

Learn more about the program at: https://www.floridaocean.org/LIVING-DOCKS-AND-OYSTER-GARDENING-PROGRAM

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Living Docks and Oyster Gardening Project through Florida Oceanographic in collaboration with Florida Tech! We are looking for homeowners and local residents with personal or private docks to help improve water quality in the St. Lucie Estuary and....

Happy Valentine's Day!Here are some ways you can celebrate at the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge ...
02/14/2022

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here are some ways you can celebrate at the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge this year.

Image description: A graphic titled "Happy Valentine's Day! Couple Activities at Hobe Sound NWR" with a list using hearts as bullet points: "Hike our trails. Sunbathe at the beach. Paddleboard at Peck Lake. Birdwatch at the lagoon."

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is excited to announce that we reopened a part of our Scrub Trail ...
01/27/2022

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is excited to announce that we reopened a part of our Scrub Trail up so it forms a full loop once again! If you’d like to walk the scrub trail, it is about 0.3 miles and located behind our visitor center.

Come see some of our amazing scrub habitat that is preferred by Threatened species like the Florida Scrub Jay and Gopher tortoise.

For more information on our other trails and recreation options visit our site using this link:
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/hobe_sound

The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge continues scrub habitat management activities south of the hea...
12/08/2021

The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge continues scrub habitat management activities south of the headquarters office, along US 1.

Please, visit our webpage and review the materials from our previous public information session for more information:
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Hobe_Sound/about/Public-Information-Session-Scrub-Habitat-Management.html

Image description: Two pieces of large equipment (excavator with mulching head attachments) parked in a mulched area with a large patch of trees in the background and low shrubs that were recently mulched in the foreground. Photo by USFWS.

Whale, whale, whale, look what we have here! Join us for a beach clean up on December 11th from 9 AM to 12 PM to help cl...
11/29/2021

Whale, whale, whale, look what we have here! Join us for a beach clean up on December 11th from 9 AM to 12 PM to help clean up our shore. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is home to a wide variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, and other species that need our help to keep their habitat clean. Bring your family, friends, or neighbors - any contribution makes a difference!

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Beach Clean Up
December 11
9 AM to 12 PM
Preregistration by December 9 required! Contact [email protected] for information

Happy Turtle Tuesday! The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge beach sea turtle nest numbers for August...
08/17/2021

Happy Turtle Tuesday!
The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge beach sea turtle nest numbers for August 17th, 2021 are
Leatherbacks 116
Greens 1092
Loggerheads 1718

Happy Turtle Tuesday! The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge beach sea turtle nest numbers for August...
08/10/2021

Happy Turtle Tuesday!
The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge beach sea turtle nest numbers for August 8th, 2021 are
Leatherbacks 116
Greens 963
Loggerheads 1683

Happy Turtle Tuesday! The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge beach sea turtle nest numbers for August...
08/03/2021

Happy Turtle Tuesday!
The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge beach sea turtle nest numbers for August 3rd, 2021 are
Leatherbacks 115
Greens 821
Loggerheads 1618

Happy Turtle Tuesday! The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge beach sea turtle nest numbers for July 2...
07/27/2021

Happy Turtle Tuesday!
The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge beach sea turtle nest numbers for July 27th, 2021 are
Leatherbacks 114
Greens 678
Loggerheads 1530

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I visited the sanctuary yesterday, Sunday, June 13th and my diamond heart shaped diamond pendant went missing when my necklace snapped. I was sitting to the right of the stairs near the first bench close to the seagrapes. I also went out paddleboarding so I have no idea when my necklace broke. The chain held on to my neck by my bathing suit. It is a very sentimental piece that my husband bought for me. If you found it please call or text me at 786-683-3680.
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Looking for something to do this weekend, or for a positive and beautiful addition to your social media feed? We’d like to introduce you to another National Wildlife Refuge found about 2 hours from Florida Panther NWR... the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge!

Located in Hobe Sound on Florida's east coast, this National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 1,000 acres bisected by the Indian River Lagoon. The Jupiter Island tract is one of the most productive sea turtle nesting areas in all of the Southeastern U.S.; For proof, check out their page full of adorable hatchling videos and Turtle Tuesday updates! The mainland tract contains mangrove communities, sand pine scrub habitat, and is a sanctuary for nearly 40 species listed as either threatened, endangered, or of special concern. Hiking, wildlife watching, photography, kayaking, and fishing are all great activities available here during this time of social distancing. While their visitor center is currently closed, the Refuge's trails are open daily sunrise to sunset 😎

Check out the brochure, find your trail, and learn more at: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Hobe_Sound/visit/plan_your_visit.html

Photos provided by Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, USFWS.
Get Outside--We’d like to introduce you to another National Wildlife Refuge that’s located a couple hours north of the Keys in Hobe Sound, FL! Put it on your list of places to visit and follow what they are up to on Facebook-

The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 1,000 acres bisected by the Indian River Lagoon. The Jupiter Island tract is one of the most productive sea turtle nesting areas in all of the Southeastern U.S. The mainland tract contains mangrove communities, sand pine scrub habitat and is a sanctuary for nearly 40 species listed as either threatened, endangered, or of special concern. Hiking, wildlife watching, photography, kayaking, and fishing are all great activities available here during this time of social distancing.

Photos by David Rojek, Biol. Sci Technician/USFWS
Meet the Tour de Turtles leatherbacks! We worked with Sea Turtle Conservancy to deploy transmitters on 6 leatherbacks as part of the annual Tour de Turtles! We'll begin introducing you to each of the participants.

Meet Tamarind! Tamarind was tagged by FLI and STC researchers on May 21st, 2020 as she nested on Jupiter Island. She was a new turtle that had never been seen prior to this year. After nesting, Tamarind ventured north for ten days before returning to nest again in the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. She is currently off Brunswick, GA after nesting at least five times this year. Tamarind is participating in the Tour de Turtles to raise awareness about plastic debris in the ocean. She was sponsored by Atlantis Bahamas

You can read more about Tamarind here: https://tourdeturtles.org/turtlebiography/?id=250 and follow along on her journey at www.trackturtles.com/tamarind
We’d like to introduce you to another national wildlife refuge that’s located about an hour north in Hobe Sound, FL!

The Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 1,000 acres bisected by the Indian River Lagoon into two tracts. On Jupiter Island, the Refuge contains the largest contiguous section of undeveloped beach in Southeastern Florida and is considered one of the most productive sea turtle nesting areas in the Southeastern U.S. The mainland tract contains mangrove communities, one of the few remaining publicly owned sand pine scrub communities and is a sanctuary for nearly 40 species listed as either threatened, endangered, or of special concern.

Learn more about Hobe Sound on their website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Hobe_Sound/
Just like our islands, the 2020 sea turtle nesting season on Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (other coast) is off to a great start too!
At Hobe Sound, to date, 59 leatherback nests and 165 loggerhead nests have been documented on our 3.5 mile stretch of beach! They are waiting any day now for green sea turtles to start nesting.
Thanks Diana Gu for the picture.
👉Looking for something to do this weekend?

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

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In Martin County, we work hard to protect our environment and the creatures who call it home. Today, on , we're sending a shout out to Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary for nearly 40 species listed as either threatened, endangered, or of special concern. Through a partnership with the US Fish and Wildlfe Service, The Hobe Sound Nature Center is located on the refuge. The nature center is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness. Learn more at http://hobesoundnaturecenter.com/.
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