Nature & Outdoors · Nonprofits & Civic Groups
Inspiring conservation of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy.
About
Florida Oceanographic Society is a nonprofit founded in 1964. Its Coastal Center on Hutchinson Island in Stuart sits between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic, with sea turtles, a 750,000-gallon gamefish lagoon, nature trails and daily programs. The center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The society also runs seagrass and oyster restoration, water-quality monitoring and a volunteer beach cleanup program.
Upcoming events
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 amNovice Naturalists | Thursdays & Saturdays
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 amMangrove & Seagrass Walk | Sundays & Fridays
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 amAdopt-A-Highway
Thu, Nov 12 · 9:30 amVolunteer Interest Session | On-SiteThu, Nov 12 · 11:00 amNovice Naturalists | Thursdays & Saturdays
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 amFestival of Giving | 2026
