Oscar Scherer State Park Blog » Announcements http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog Provided by The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park Inc Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:53:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Earth Day Photo Contest http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/earth-day-photo-contest/ http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/earth-day-photo-contest/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:38:13 +0000 Ed Burns http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/?p=602 Continue reading →]]> 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

]]> http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/earth-day-photo-contest/feed/ 0 Scrub Jay Races another success http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/scrub-jay-races-another-success/ http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/scrub-jay-races-another-success/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:18:40 +0000 Ed Burns http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/?p=590 Continue reading →]]> 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:

5k Race

10k Race

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

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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.

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The vehicle cost in excess of $8,000.00.

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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

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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.
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]]> http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/scrub-jay-race/feed/ 0 Family Fun Day and Yard Sale http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/family-fun-day-and-yard-sale/ http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/family-fun-day-and-yard-sale/#comments Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:32:08 +0000 Ed Burns http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/?p=319 Continue reading →]]> The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc. presents Family Day at the Park
Saturday, November 13, 2010.
There will be a huge yard sale 8am – 4pm, with educational booths about recycling. Don’t miss the many terrific deals on these recycled treasures! The park entrance and yard sale are free to the public.

On the same day, noon – 4pm, there will be historical music and story telling. Excellent, fun and educational entertainment includes Bill Schustik, the American Troubadour; Juniper, the lovely and lively duo; James Hawkins; Brian to tell everyone about the autoharp and Nick & Jewlz to demonstrate the Djembe Drum.
$6.00 Adult; $4.00 ages 6-18; 5 & under free, which includes park entry.
Also available are: hot dogs, ice cream, kettle corn, tram rides, crafts, face painting, kids will make and play their own musical instruments, and kayak demonstrations.
Gather up the family and come spend the day at Oscar Scherer State Park!

For information or to reserve a table for the yard sale call 941-483-5956.

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