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SCHOOL / YOUTH PROGRAMS

Our 4th grade field studies program is a two-day field trip.  One day is spent exploring our natural land habitats and the other is spent exploring the Peace River or Lemon Bay estuaries.  This is a curriculum based program, with knowledgeable naturalist guides.

2nd grade wading trips are available to public, private and home-schooled 2nd grade level classes.  Teachers, chaperons and students explore our sea-grass beds and learn about the importance of this habitat.  These programs are free to the class, thanks to our sponsors.

3rd grade Estuary & Manatee programs are available for third grade level students. This program is held in the classroom.  CHEC staff visits schools and presents an informative, educational program to the students.  These programs are free to the class, thanks to our sponsors.

Eco-Summer Camp
CHEC hold a week long summer camp at Alligator Creek Preserve and Cedar Point Environmental Park each summer. These camps are for children 8 to 14 years of age.   Campers participate in outdoor education, crafts, field trips and more.  There is a registration fee.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Wading Sea-grass Adventures
Explore our sea-grass beds and discover a multitude of sea-creatures in this aquatic habitat.  These adventures are free, thanks to our sponsors.

Guided Hikes
A two hour guided walk exploring the areas habitats and wildlife on local conservation properties.  These walks are free, thanks to our sponsors.

Estuary Pontoon Boat Journeys
Explore our estuaries on a pontoon boat, piloted by a licensed captain and interpreted by a naturalist guide.  Enjoy the abundance of aquatic wildlife on these two hour tours.  These tours are free, thanks to our sponsors.

Speaker Programs
We arrange sessions for the general public, on a variety of environmental topics throughout the year, by experts in their field.

Volunteer Water Monitoring Program
Lemon Bay Program volunteers monitor 17 locations within the Lemon Bay area; testing pH, temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen and more. Attached are the most recent analysis results

Punta Gorda Canal Program volunteers monitor 6 canal locations within Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles; testing pH, temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen and more. Attached are the most recent analysis results

Volunteer Opportunities