Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center

CHEC's mission is to provide environmental education, recreation, research and preservation land management for the citizens and visitors to the greater Charlotte Harbor area.

Description:
CHEC manages two nature centers - Alligator Creek Preserve in Punta Gorda and Cedar Point Environmental Park in Englewood.

CHEC provides free programs for all ages.

CHEC facilitates access to nature - hiking trails, visitor buildings, screen room for picnics.

History:
CHEC was founded in 1987 by the members of the Peace River Audubon Society. Corporate sponsors are Charlotte County, the Charlotte Public Schools, the city of Punta Gorda and Peace River Audubon Society.

Contact person: Monica Dorken, Program Coordinator, (email)

Main office number: (941) 575-5435
Office fax number: (941) 575-5437

Address:

10941 Burnt Store Road Punta Gorda, FL 33955 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.checflorida.org

Directions:

The Alligator Creek Preserve is located one mile southwest of the intersection of highway 41 and Burnt Store Road (on Burnt Store Road). Also, one mile south of Home Depot. Cedar Point Environmental Park is located on Placida Road (775) across. . . (more)

Last updated on August 17, 2009