Alligator Creek Preserve
The Alligator Creek Preserve was established in 1987, it is adjacent to the 30,000+acre Charlotte Harbor State Park Preserve. CHEC is located on property owned by the State of Florida and the Center's portion is leased to the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. for environmental education and recreation. The Alligator Creek Preserve includes four (4) miles of nature trails. Year-round volunteers offer interpretive trail walks to the public free of charge.
Guidelines at the Alligator Creek Preserve:
Dogs are allowed to hike with you. You must keep your dog leashed at all times. The leash must be no longer than 6ft in length. We understand that some dogs are very well behaved and will not chase animals; however, this is for your dog's safety. You may have a well-trained dog; but we have untrained, unleashed wild animals. Also, please bring a plastic bag and pick up after your dog. (Scoop the Poop!) Thanks
You must comply with the State Park Rules:
- No Alcohol is allowed in the park.
- No Camping in the Preserve.
- No Bike riding on the trails.
- No Smoking on the trails.
- Collection of any kind is not permitted.
- Alligators are protected by state and federal laws. Please do not approach or disturb alligators.
Unique Southwest Florida Gifts and Books located inside the Caniff Visitor Center
Gift Shop hours: 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday, follow the boardwalk from the parking lot up to the Charles E. Caniff Visitors Building.
Eco-books- most of which pertain to wildlife you will find right here in Southwest Florida. There are books of identification, books for children, guides to fishing and other animals, and historical and/or cultural books.
There is also a wealth of free literature available. If you know someone who wants to learn about this area of Florida, or just loves to learn about nature, you should definitely check out our book supply!
Friends of CHEC receive a discount in this store!!!
Hand-carved walking sticks - beautifully crafted and sturdy, an ideal gift for avid hikers. Hand-made bird houses, butterfly houses& bat houses-made with love by volunteers out of recycled wood
- T-shirts and sweatshirts of ALL sizes...youth to adult.
- Stone Coasters, Perfect for sprucing up your table, while keeping it safe!
Decorative Flags & Poles. Pictured here is the Manatee theme in front of another with a beautiful butterfly theme. These are nice accents to boats, the back lanai, and the front porch. We also feature works from several local artists, including...
- Judy Schnabel displays several lovely pieces of her glass work for sale inside the shop. Her work depicts the local area scenery and wildlife, hand-crafted out of recycled glass.
- Michael Wilhelm and Clyde Butcher are two well known nature photographers who specialize in expressing the native beauty of south Florida. We have a selection of prints available from each of these artists.
Stop by the Shop to see all the wonderful things inside... for yourself or for the perfect gift!
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