CHEC Free Guided Walk

The Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC), in collaboration with the Charlotte County Natural Resources Department, conducts free guided nature walks, open to the public. Information about these walks may be found on our website calendar, www.checflorida.org/calendar.

Generally, the walks begin at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from November to May, in various locations around Charlotte County. On these casual walks with CHEC volunteers, you will search for and learn about plants, animals, fungi, and more, that live in Charlotte County preserves. Prepare for each walk by bringing plenty of water, insect repellent and sunscreen – and wear clothing that will protect you from biting insects and plant irritants. Note: During the summer months our guided walks occur less frequently and all walks begin at 8am. Walks are not offered on federal holidays.

Enjoy exploring the mature pine flatwoods, marsh wetlands, dry prairie, and permanent freshwater ponds at
*Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park
*Bayshore Live Oak Park
*Tippecanoe Environmental Park
*Tippecanoe II Mitigation Park
*Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park
*Oyster Creek Environmental Park
*Bill Coy Preserve at Buck Creek
*Amberjack Environmental Park

​Advance registration is required. See our online calendar for specific dates and times or call 941-475-0769.