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 21CHEC Punta Gorda - Caniff Welcome CenterExplore the world of tide pools and tide changes.
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.
Wed, Dec 03Charlotte Harbor Environmental CenterExperience the joy of butterfly gardening with a behind-the-scenes look through CHEC’s butterfly sanctuary. This guided tour will educate about the importance of butterflies as pollinators, their host plants, and how to incorporate them into your own home landscape.
Thu, Dec 04Charlotte Harbor Environmental CenterYou never know what you'll find in the dark!
Wed, Dec 10Charlotte Harbor Environmental CenterPeek inside the lives of penguins, hermit crabs, chimps, and other animals that behave a whole lot like humans. On all seven continents around the world to see why these creatures compete, co-operate, love, and grieve just like we do.
Fri, Dec 12Cedar Point Environmental ParkJoin CHEC for a lecture on the safest ways to share the beaches with sea turtles and shorebirds.
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.