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Earth Day 2012

Ed Burns — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:53:56 +0000

First Hands Around the Lake

Park Manager, Tony Clements organized the first ever attempt to circle the lake with Earth Day attendees. Though we only managed to line the beach, it was a fun event.

Next year we will try again, be sure to be apart of it.

Earth Day Photo Contest

Ed Burns — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:38:13 +0000

GIVE US YOUR BEST SHOT

EARTH DAY

BURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

April 22nd, 2012

Oscar Scherer State Park

Only $3 Per Entry

All photographs must embody the theme

“Natural Florida: Its plants, wildlife, and scenery”.

Deadline for postmarked or hand-delivered submissions is April 12th.

Click for: Entry forms and guidelines or they can be requested by:

Calling: (941)483 5956 or E-mailing: dan.a.nelson@dep.state.fl.us

Scrub Jay Races another success

Ed Burns — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:18:40 +0000

The Twelfth Annual Scrub Jay races were another huge success.

Photo courtesy of Alan Rodriguez Photography | AlanRphoto.com

Over 600 runners took part. Race results, courtesy of the Manasota Track Club, are available by clicking on the following links:

10k Race

Thank you to all of the volunteers and sponsors who helped make the race possible. Please plan on running next year.

Scrub Jay 5k – 10k Race

Ed Burns — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:51:29 +0000

The 12th Annual Scrub Jay 5k and 10k Race will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012.

Online registration is closed. Paper advance registration will be accepted at the Ranger Station at Oscar Scherer State Park
through closing (6 p.m.) February 15th. Race morning registration will be from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m.

Be sure to arrive early.

Race day registration and packet pick up begins at 6:45 am and ends at 7:45 am. Park opens at 6:30 am. Arrive early to avoid parking congestion. Vehicles will be stopped at the park entrance beginning at 7:55 for the race start until the runners have cleared the roads and are on the trails.

National Public Lands Day

Ed Burns — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:46:08 +0000

New Mower

Ed Burns — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:56:38 +0000

The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park purchased a new lawn mower for the park. The Gravely mower sports a 48′ deck for cutting a wide swath of grass. The new mower will be used by both the Friends and park personel to maintain the trails and grass in the park.

New Cart Purchased

Ed Burns — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:26:00 +0000

The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park recently purchased a new electric cart for the use of the Park Rangers. The new vehicle is used on a daily basis for Park maintenance. It has a tighter turning radius and more power than the older carts in the Park.

The vehicle cost in excess of $8,000.00.

Earth Day 2011

Ed Burns — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:36:10 +0000

Join us for our Earth Day Celebration. These musicians are scheduled to perform:

11:00 Kevin McGuire

11:45 Jay TurtleHawk

12:20 CCCarter Band

1:10 Richard Brobst & Train of Water

2:00 Ishmael Katz

3:00 Mindy Simmons

3:50 Jim Gromko

2012 Scrub Jay Festival

Ed Burns — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:32:09 +0000

Scrub jay Festival

Join us Saturday February 4, 2012 for the Third Annual Florida Scrub Jay Festival!

Enjoy a Festival atmosphere with games, activities, music, food, and Information on the biology, management, and future of the Florida Scrub Jay.

More info here.

Scrub Jay Race

Ed Burns — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:20:04 +0000

Our annual race is coming in February, you can register for the race online here and pay via PayPal. Or you can download a copy of the registration form here and mail your payment.