The Rotary Centennial Nature Center has created a number of exhibits and interactive displays in order to better acquaint guests with barrier islands and their natural communities. The exhibits will give visitors a better understanding of Honeymoon's ecosystem and the importance of preserving the island's beautiful, natural habitat.

Below are a few of the main concepts the Nature Center’s exhibits will cover.

Barrier Islands

Honeymoon Island was created in 1921 when a hurricane breached the original barrier island and created a channel between Honeymoon and Caladesi islands. Even today, tidal action, storm tides and high waves continue to change the shoreline. Honeymoon Island supports many distinct natural communities, including beach dunes, coastal strands, marine grass beds and mesic flatwoods, to name a few.

St. Joseph Sound

The dense seagrasses of St. Joseph Sound are nursery grounds for marine snails, clams, scallops, pink shrimp, blue crab, starfish, sea urchins, and many other forms of aquatic life. Learn about the effects of harmful pollutants and how protection zones can prevent boat propellers and anchors from scarring these grass beds.

Environmental Ethics

As development and human population growth threaten to change barrier islands, practicing environmental ethics and protecting natural environments has never been more important. Discover the value of human restoration of the environment and the part you play in protecting this local ecosystem.

In addition, exhibits will deal with many environmental and wildlife topics including: