Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 10941 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955, USA

Phone: +19415755435

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Rachel Smith

Apr 5, 2022

Great trails, a lot of wildlife, your def out in nature! There's no houses, no noise from cars anywhere. Very nice place, very nice people.I'd def recommend! There's also a small native plant nursery there as well. Pretty good selection! Check em out!

charlie mooney

Jan 19, 2022

It's a beautiful place to bring your family and friends if you're out of town I recommend go here to the environmental and check it out lot of birds seeing make sure you have your camera ready awesome pictures. Keep up the great work the park is awesome

Balloon Elevations

Jan 18, 2022

Nice, quiet walking trails not far from the Punta Gorda airport. While we only saw 1 turtle swimming in the distance it was still enjoyable and, we did see raccoon & bob cat prints on the trail. As others have stated it was muddy so be prepared.

Richard Maas

Jan 9, 2021

A local who had never been to this park found a pleasant surprise. I won't repeat other reviewers comments about wildlife, muddy trails, etc..it's all there. Repeat. Muddy. Entire trail system, contains trail markers and informational signage.Covers several miles and should satisfy most seeking a close up view of this type of ecosystem and habitat. Informational centers were closed during the weekend in January 2020.

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Questions & Answers

Is it safe place to bring kids for the first time we're from Pennsylvania visiting

Anthony Boothby | Sep 2, 2020
Ken Bates | Sep 2, 2020

We went just a couple of days ago. The mosquitoes were the worst I have ever experienced. When we went during the dryer months they were not a problem.

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Do you still do the peace river nature tour at the king fisher boat?

Manuel Montero | Aug 3, 2022
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center | Aug 3, 2022

Yes, CHEC still curates ECO tours with King Fisher boat tours. Come on out and enjoy a ride you won't soon forget.

Are any of the trails stroller friendly?

Deanna Rodriguez | May 5, 2022
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center | May 5, 2022

@Deanna Rodriguez the trails are natural and several will be difficult for strollers. "Eagle Point," which is the most traveled, is a 1-mile trail that is solidly packed and usually dry. The trail conditions are posted at a large kiosk off the parking lot. This is the best way to ensure your trail is dry and ready to travel.

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I saw fish appearing to be trying to breath at the surface of the pond -- they remained there while I was watching. Is this normal or a danger sign ?

Ameri Prayer | Apr 5, 2022
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center | Apr 5, 2022

Hello Ameri. Thank you for your question. A fish floating near the water's surface is perfectly normal. As one of the commenters mentioned, fish will do this for a number of reasons. Many fish feed on insects and prefer to lurk near the surface, patiently waiting. If you watch the fish long enough, you'll see them flee predators, eat smaller fish and insects, or even socialize with fish "friends."

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Is there any admission cost. Or tour cost.

Le Roy Paasch | Sep 3, 2019
Lester Byler | Sep 3, 2019

No admission cost.

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Are the trails under under water this time of the year? Or still hikable?

Rachel Blevins | Sep 3, 2018
Christina Grant | Sep 3, 2019

Not sure, whats convenient is its across the way from bo's property! Did u have a rough night?

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