Full Moon Hikes
Nature after dark...
Guests will explore portions of our 46,000 acre preserve under the light of the moon. Treat your nocturnal side to a hike you won't soon forget. Our educators lead guests along winding trails, from thick forest canopy to coastal mangrove forests. Learn about our amazing local environment and the animals that call it home ~ from owls and coyotes, to bobcats and armadillos. Our moonlit hikes are for brave explorers looking for new and unique opportunities to enjoy nature. Cost is $15.00 per person plus a small service processing fee.
Please note: Trail conditions at certain times of the year are subject to be damp and/or buggy. Long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toed shoes are recommended to enjoy the nighttime experience. Bug spray will be provided. Hikes are subject to cancellation when hazardous trail conditions exist.
Sorry ~ no refunds for cancellations initiated by participants; hike date changes acceptable only if open spots exist. Refunds will be issued in full if CHEC cancels a Moonlit Hike event date.
Upcoming Events
Fri, Nov 14CHEC Punta Gorda - Caniff Welcome CenterExplore the world seasonal changes.
Fri, Nov 14Charlotte Harbor Environmental CenterThe areas we now know as nature preserves and wildlife management areas have gone through many changes. Explore these with Florida Master Naturalist and Retired FWC officer Mark Williams, Randy Vaughn, and Babcock Ecotours manager Roger Klatt.
Tue, Nov 18Cedar Point Environmental ParkLearn about our scaly friends!
Wed, Nov 19Charlotte Harbor Environmental CenterDive beneath the surface of the Earth's vast oceans to uncover a world of extremes, from crushing depths to stormy coasts to crowded reefs. Discover how seals fend off sharks, turtles risk their lives to create their next generation; ingenious orca fight to survive in the face of competition.
Wed, Nov 19Cedar Point Environmental ParkCaptain Van, an outdoor writer & conservationist, will discuss the history of fishing in Charlotte County and the health of our fisheries today.
Wed, Nov 26Cedar Point Environmental ParkEmbrace your inner nocturnal side and join CHEC for a two-hour nighttime wading adventure through the seagrass beds of Lemon Bay! Search for, catch & release sea creatures. Learn about unique aquatic plants and animals with help from a CHEC Naturalist.
Thu, Dec 04Charlotte Harbor Environmental CenterYou never know what you'll find in the dark!
Sat, Jan 03Cedar Point Environmental ParkJoin CHEC and the Englewood Fishing Club's lifelong fishermen for a 3-hour Saturday Family Fun fishing clinic. Every quarter at Cedar Point Environmental Park we will learn the basic fishing knots, fishing rod casting techniques, fish handling, and saltwater fishing regulations.
Mon, Jan 05Cedar Point Environmental ParkBirds are amazing animals with their gorgeous plumage, beautiful songs, and the gift of flight. Join CHEC and Michael Weisensee in exploring the outdoors in search of these feathered wonders. 5 weeks - Monday, January 5, 12, 26; February 2 & 9 from 9 - 11:30 am.