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New canoe docks

Bob Sendrey — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:28:53 +0000

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. Seen here are Mike Murphy at the bitter end and Jim Harmon laying some decking.

Father’s / sons & daughters orienteering

Bob Sendrey — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:50:21 +0000

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 trinkets with a compass. The toddlers also had a short course to follow marked with yellow ribbon. Then they had hot dogs, fruit, granola bars, soda and water. Feedback was “IT WAS GREAT” being outdoors, meeting new people and being with family. The event was run by volunteers and park personnel.

This is a yearly event so join us next Father’s Day from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

2010 Out Reach Event

Bob Sendrey — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:39:12 +0000

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 many as well as the many volunteer tasks performed by the Friends.

Eagles are back

Ed Burns — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:19:27 +0000

One of our favorite "Snow Birds" is back!

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.

ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY EVENT

JT Eldreth — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:32:29 +0000

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 event entrance. Otherwise it is a $5.00 park entrance fee for the event. $4.00 for a single occupant in a car.

Sept. 11th there will be information booths, nature activities, and games about reading and literacy awareness. Some of the activities include a basic music reading workshop, therapy dogs from the Humane Society of Sarasota and their “Read Fur Fun”, participants can chose a book and read it to a dog.

J.T. Eldreth
Elsa’s Youth and Nature Program Coordinator

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For children to be tomorrow’s environmental caretakers of our unique natural resource.
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Rewarding Opportunity

JT Eldreth — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:46:34 +0000

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 programs and work with other great volunteers.

For more information please email J.T. Eldreth

srqjohn@gmail.com

Saturday at the park

JT Eldreth — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:48:37 +0000

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 AM followed by Elsa’s Fish Painting which is great fun for the whole family. The water in Lake Osprey is a perfect way to beat the heat, bring a picnic or BBQ and enjoy the park all day!
See you there.

J.T. Eldreth
Elsa’s Youth and Nature Program Coordinator

Prepare the trail today,
For children to be tomorrow’s environmental caretakers of our unique natural resource.
Florida State Parks…

Lake Osprey Trail Opened

Ed Burns — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:46:49 +0000

Saturday June 5, 2010 was a banner day for The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park.

Ribbon cutting for the new Lake Osprey Trail

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 just wanting a easy stroll in the woods can hike in the woods.

The trail offers scenic views of Lake Osprey. There are several benches along the way, picnic tables and opportuinities to see nature up close.

Access to the trail is just behind the Nature Center, by the main parking lot.

: A hike on the new trail

The first hike on the new trail was led by JC Chace, a young man who is blind.

What better testament to the efforts of all who made the trail possible.

Dedication and Opening of New Lake Osprey Trail

Ed Burns — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:13:00 +0000

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 a pleasant walk around the lake and is ADA Compliant. Please join us for the Grand Opening.

This beautiful new trail was made possible by:

$50,000 donation by Lee Wetherington Homes
Donated Labor by Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc.
Planning by the Florida Park Service
Additional donations by AmeriCorps
H&H Signs • Hazeltine Nurseries • Vineyard Graphics

A Saturday Too Remember

JT Eldreth — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:14:49 +0000

Hello all just an update on Nature Programs at Oscar.

April 24^th was a happening day at the Lake Osprey Nature Center.

Elsa’s Nature Programs was the name of the game, with a record number for Fish Printing. The first class had 19 children, then a mother came in, a family reunion group from Tampa and ask if they could have a class. At 2:00 PM they started, 17 kids and about as many adults PLUS we had some of the seniors from Venice group painting as well. It was the most people I have seen at the Nature Center all interacting at one time for any program in the past.

I had a personal emergency Saturday and was unable to do the guided walk for Nature Detective … BUT… The Florida State Park Volunteer Of The Year, Russ Delaney lead the group thirsty for nature knowledge, on their return we gained a few more who wanted to paint the plaster bobcat tracks and view Oscar’s Nature Detectives slide show.

I would like to say thanks to all the year round volunteers such as Joyce, Ed and Diana who make our programs pop with their enthusiasm and effort.

Thank you Lynn and Lisa for coming back this summer to help with our programs!

This is the schedule for Saturdays Nature Programs in May.

May 1st    9:30 Paper Making & 11:30 Fish Printing
8th   9:30   Paper Making & 11:30 Fish Printing
15th 9:00 Nature Detective & 11:30 Fish Printing
22nd 9:30   Paper Making & 11:30 Fish Printing
29th 9:00 Nature Detective & 11:30 Fish Printing

J.T. Eldreth
Elsa’s Youth and Nature Program Coordinator

http://www.friendsofoscarscherer.com/html/just_for_kids.html

Prepare the trail today,
For children to be tomorrow’s environmental caretakers of our unique natural resource.
Florida State Parks…