Category Archives: Park experiences

Earth Day 2012

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Ed Burns

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 … Continue reading →

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New canoe docks

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Bob Sendrey

The canoe docks are being redone and new racks will be built to accommodate the new kayaks and canoes. The park is furnishing the materials and the Monday/Wednesday volunteer work group known a The Old Curmudgeons are doing the installation. … Continue reading →

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Father’s / sons & daughters orienteering

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Bob Sendrey

Father’s Day 2011 – Hope every father had a great Father’s Day – these certainly did! They, along with a few mothers spent the day outdoors with sons and daughters learning to navigate the bush hunting down puzzle pieces and … Continue reading →

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2010 Out Reach Event

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Bob Sendrey

The Friends had a disply booth at the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Day on November 20, 2010 at the Port Charlotte Fair Grounds for the 3rd year. Ed Dannenberg and I had a great opportunity to make Oscar Scherer known to … Continue reading →

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Eagles are back

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Ed Burns

  A Bald Eagle was spotted and photographed by JT Eldreth. The eagle was in a tree along the Green Trail. We are fortunate to have several eagles visit Oscar Scherer State Park each year.

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ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY EVENT

Posted on August 9, 2010 by JT Eldreth

Sept. 10, 11, and 12 it is free admission into Florida State Parks by showing a library card, a library book or donating a gently used or new family friendly book to the park. This goes the same for the … Continue reading →

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Rewarding Opportunity

Posted on August 1, 2010 by JT Eldreth

Rewarding Opportunity as  Volunteer Nature Program Coordinator. Prepare the trail today, For children to be tomorrow’s environmental caretakers of our unique natural resource … Florida State Parks… Coordinator needed to continue award winning,  Elsa’s Youth and Nature Programs.  Design new … Continue reading →

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Saturday at the park

Posted on July 21, 2010 by JT Eldreth

Summer is here and it’s a great time to take advantage of everything the park has to offer! Saturday morning starts with Kamper Coffee at 8 AM then the first of our award winning programs, Oscar’s Nature Detective at 9 … Continue reading →

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Lake Osprey Trail Opened

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Ed Burns

Saturday June 5, 2010 was a banner day for The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park.  A brand new trail was opened that features barrier free access to all.  Now, families with children in strollers, people in wheel chairs and those … Continue reading →

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Dedication and Opening of New Lake Osprey Trail

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Ed Burns

The Friends of Oscar Scherer State Park Inc. are pleased to announce the the new Lake Osprey Trail will be officially opened on Saturday June 5, 2010. Ceremonies are from 12:30 – 2:00 PM.  More Information here. The trail is … Continue reading →

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