E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Walton County conservationist and resident, M.C. Davis on his 50,000 acre conservation land name Nokuse Plantation, developed the E.O. Each year, the E.O.
(358)

Nonprofit Educational Nature Center
Mission: To educate on the importance of biodiversity, to promote sustainability, and to encourage conservation, preservation, and restoration of ecosystems. Wilson Biophilia Center in 2009. The Center is named after and dedicated to world renowned scientist Dr. Edward O. Wilson, who has made his life-long mission to educate the public about the importance of co

nserving the world's biodiversity. Dr. Wilson developed the term "biophilia" which literally means "the love of all living things". Students who visit the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center learn about the natural environment through interpretive exhibits as well as an extensive trail system through natural areas on Nokuse Plantation. The Center offers a two or four day program, with curriculum that coincides with Florida's education standards. While promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics (STEM) subjects, students are provided opportunities for inquiry, investigation and innovation by gaining a better understanding and knowledge of their surroundings. The Walton County School District considers our facility to be an extension of their classroom as we are their science education project-based learning facility, the place where schooling becomes applicable. Wilson Biophilia Center educates 5,200 students in a 5 county area and averages more than 100 students every school day. In addition, we are open to the general public on select days, providing a variety of environmental presentations.

🌿 "Is that poison ivy?!"It's one of the most common questions we get on our trails,and the answer is almost always no! T...
06/02/2026

🌿 "Is that poison ivy?!"

It's one of the most common questions we get on our trails,and the answer is almost always no! Two of the most frequently mistaken vines on our property are Smilax and Virginia Creeper, and both are completely harmless native plants that play an important role in our ecosystem.

🌱 Smilax (also called Greenbrier) is a native woody vine with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and sometimes small thorns. It's a valuable food source for wildlife, producing berries that birds and small mammals love. Harmless to touch!

🌱 Virginia Creeper is another native vine you'll spot climbing our longleaf pines. It starts out with three leaves when young, which is where the confusion with poison ivy really kicks in, but as it matures it develops five leaflets. No itch, no rash, no problem!

Poison ivy, by comparison, always has three leaflets, often has a shiny appearance, and the middle leaflet has a longer stem than the two side leaflets. "Leaves of three, let it be" is a great rule of thumb but don't let every three-leafed vine send you running! 😄

Knowing what you're looking at is one of the best things about spending time in nature, and we love helping people learn right here on our trails. Come explore with us this summer! 🌲

📅 Friday Community Days · Every Friday in June & July · 9AM–2PM
🌐 eowilsoncenter.org · Freeport, FL

06/01/2026

Sometimes the best Monday motivation comes from the pond. 🌿

This little gator and a few of our turtles were spotted gliding through the water together, completely unbothered, completely at peace, doing exactly what they're meant to do. No rush, no stress. Just a quiet morning in the Florida sunshine.

Nature has a way of reminding us to slow down and simply exist for a moment. Whatever your week holds, we hope it starts with a little stillness. 💚

Come find your peace on our trails this summer. Friday Community Days run every Friday in June and July from 9AM to 2PM.

📍 4956 State Highway 20 E, Freeport, FL
🌐 eowilsoncenter.org

🐾 Introducing the Naturalists' Club — the gift that keeps on giving all year long! 🌿Does your child love animals, the ou...
05/31/2026

🐾 Introducing the Naturalists' Club — the gift that keeps on giving all year long! 🌿

Does your child love animals, the outdoors, and learning how the natural world works? We have just the thing.

Every month for a year, your young naturalist will receive a curated club box featuring a brand new Florida animal to discover — thoughtfully designed by our very own staff of biologists and educators. It's not just a subscription box. It's a whole year of exploration, discovery, and growing love for the wild world around us.

Every subscription directly supports conservation education right here at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center.

👉 Sign up today at https://www.eowilsoncenter.org/naturalists-club

Doors open at 9am and we are READY for you! Come join us at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center today from 9AM–2PM for a da...
05/30/2026

Doors open at 9am and we are READY for you! Come join us at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center today from 9AM–2PM for a day full of wildlife, live music, amazing food, and so much fun!

⏰ Up next:
🐍 Bobcat Chat · 9:30
🌍 World of Wonder · 9:45
🦆 Birding Hike · 10:00 (sign up at check-in — first come, first served!)
🦊 Fox Frenzy · 10:00
🎸 Jennifer Alvarado LIVE · 10:30
🦅 Eagle Feeding · 10:30
🦅 Raptor Ramble · 10:15

Check the full schedule at eowilsoncenter.org.

Admission at the door: Adults $15 · Children $10 · Bio-Members FREE

See you here! 📍 4956 State Highway 20 E, Freeport, FL

⏰ Tomorrow is the day! Summer Kickoff is ALMOST here! 🌿🎉We'll see you bright and early Saturday, May 30th starting at 9A...
05/29/2026

⏰ Tomorrow is the day! Summer Kickoff is ALMOST here! 🌿🎉

We'll see you bright and early Saturday, May 30th starting at 9AM! Whether you're coming for the animals, the music, the food, or all of the above — we have something for everyone.

A few reminders before you head out:
✅ Monarch Morning ($20 add-on with Panhandle Butterfly House) still has limited spots — grab yours tonight at eowilsoncenter.org/events before they're gone!
✅ The Birding Hike at 10:00AM is first come, first served — sign up at check-in when you arrive!
✅ Admission: Adults $15 · Children $10 · Bio-Members FREE
✅ Don't forget sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and your sense of adventure!

We can't wait to celebrate summer with you. See you tomorrow! ☀️

📍 4956 State Highway 20 E, Freeport, FL 32439
🌐 eowilsoncenter.org

📷 Trail Cam Thursday! 🌙Our trail cam caught this feral hog (a.k.a. a wild boar) making its rounds and while it might loo...
05/28/2026

📷 Trail Cam Thursday! 🌙

Our trail cam caught this feral hog (a.k.a. a wild boar) making its rounds and while it might look like just another nighttime visitor, this one tells an important story.

Feral hogs are one of the most ecologically damaging invasive species in Florida. Originally introduced by Spanish explorers in the 1500s, they have since spread to nearly every county in the state. Their rooting and wallowing destroys native vegetation, disrupts soil structure, contaminates water sources, and outcompetes native wildlife for food.

Spotting one on our property is a reminder that wildlife education isn't just about celebrating the beautiful and beloved — it's about understanding the full picture of the ecosystem we're working to protect. Knowing what belongs and what doesn't is a critical part of conservation literacy.

This is the kind of real-world learning that happens every day at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. 🌲

🌿 We're hiring and we want YOU on our team!The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is looking for an Educator and Herpetocultur...
05/27/2026

🌿 We're hiring and we want YOU on our team!

The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is looking for an Educator and Herpetoculture Associate to join us full-time in Freeport, FL. 🐍🦎

This role is a rare mix of nature education AND hands-on reptile and amphibian care — perfect for someone who wants to turn their love of wildlife into a career. 🌱

💰 From $40,000/year
📋 Full-time + benefits
📧 Send your resume to [email protected]

Tag someone who needs to apply! 👇

🌲 It's a little quiet in here right now...School's out, the halls are still, and the exhibits are waiting. But not for l...
05/26/2026

🌲 It's a little quiet in here right now...

School's out, the halls are still, and the exhibits are waiting. But not for long. 👀

Don't miss our Summer Kickoff on Saturday, May 30th from 9AM–2PM, the perfect way to kick off your summer with us before the Friday fun begins! Every Friday in June and July, we open our doors to the public from 9AM to 2PM and this place comes alive again.

The school year may be over, but the learning? That's just getting started. 🎓

Bring the kids. Bring your curiosity. We'll take care of the rest. 💚

📅 Every Friday in June & July
⏰ 9AM – 2PM
🎟️ Ages 13+ $15 · Ages 4–12 $10 · Bio-Members FREE
📍 4956 State Highway 20 E, Freeport, FL
🌐 eowilsoncenter.org

🦅 Happy Memorial Day from the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center.On this day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and...
05/25/2026

🦅 Happy Memorial Day from the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center.

On this day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything in service to this country. Their sacrifice is the reason we get to enjoy the wild, beautiful land we call home - the forests, the coastlines, the open skies, and every creature that lives within them.

There is no more fitting symbol of that freedom than the Bald Eagle, America's national bird and one of conservation's greatest comeback stories. Once pushed to the brink of extinction, the Bald Eagle was brought back through decades of dedicated protection and restoration efforts. Today, seeing one in the wild is a reminder of what's possible when we fight for what matters.

Thank you to all who have served and sacrificed. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

☀️ This week is the one we've been waiting for! 🎉Summer Kickoff is THIS Saturday, May 30th from 9AM–2PM at the E.O. Wils...
05/25/2026

☀️ This week is the one we've been waiting for! 🎉

Summer Kickoff is THIS Saturday, May 30th from 9AM–2PM at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center — and the schedule is absolutely packed!

🐍 Bobcat Chat · 9:30 & 11:30
🌍 World of Wonder · 9:45 & 12:45
🦆 Birding Hike (Beginner Friendly!) · 10:00–10:30
🦊 Fox Frenzy · 10:00 & 1:30
🎸 Live Music by Jennifer Alvarado · 10:30–12:00
🦅 Eagle Feeding · 10:30 & 1:00
🦅 Raptor Ramble in the theater · 10:15 & 12:30
🎣 Dip Net Activity · 10:00 & 12:30
📚 Bookmobile Storywalk · 11:00
🦎 Reptile Room (closed 11:30–12:15)
🦋 Monarch Morning w/ Panhandle Butterfly House · $20 (limited space — sign up now at eowilsoncenter.org/events!)

🍖 Food trucks: Copper Grille
🍦 Sweet treats: T's Cajun Snowballs & Sweet Libations
🎨 Paint and See with Emma Dee

🎟️ Adults $15 · Children $10 · Bio-Members FREE
📍 4956 State Highway 20 E, Freeport, FL 32439

This is a nonprofit fundraiser — every ticket supports conservation education right here in Walton County. Tag someone you're bringing this Friday! 👇

Address

4956 State Highway 20 E
Freeport, FL
32439

Telephone

+18508351824

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category