Category Archives: Park experiences

Elsa’s Youth and Nature Programs

Saturday was  a busy day at the old Nature Center as all three youth programs had a GREAT crowd. In the afternoon Barb and Pat had their hands full with over 14 for Scrubby’s Paper Making, while in the morning … Continue reading

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10th Anniversary Scrub Jay 5K and 10K Runs, 2010

Summary of Scrub Jay 5 & 10K runs and one-mile fun run/walk, Feb. 20, 2010 Continue reading

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Elsa’s Youth Programs Saturday March 6th

Elsa’s Youth And Nature programs will not take place this weekend as we will be having the 7th annual Sarasota Folk Festival that will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 6 & 7, at Oscar Scherer State Park. Programs will … Continue reading

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10th ANNUAL Scrub-Jay 5K/10K RUN

10th ANNUAL Scrub-Jay 5K/10K RUN   Saturday, February 20, 2010             TIME: 5K Run @ 7:45 AM 10K Run @ 8:30 AM 1 mile Walk/Hike @ 8:10 AM     The course is mostly hard-packed sand and grass trails through the Park’s … Continue reading

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Elsa’s Fish Printing

Elsa’s Fish Printing started of slow on Saturday with a German couple and there two children, they couldn’t believe we would have the class just for them, they were thrilled. About half way through the slide show another couple came … Continue reading

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The Scrub Jay 5k – 10k February 20, 2010

On your mark, get set, LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In 2 weeks we have one of our biggest events of the year in our park. The Scrub Jay 5k – 10k February 20, 2010 Race for the Scherer Delight of it! Saturday, … Continue reading

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Music in the Park and Strawberries ‘n Ice Cream on February 14th

Don’t miss the fresh Strawberries ‘n Ice Cream with the MUSIC IN THE PARK at 2 til 4 pm on Sunday February 14th.  “Tymes Past” Carl & Betty Ross duo will be bringing the old traditional and gospel music of … Continue reading

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New TWIST on Elsa’s Youth and Nature Programs

Saturday as I helped Lynn Grimes with Scrubbys Recycled Paper Making, a wonderfully and unique thing happened! Continue reading

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All Trails Hike Coming Soon!

Third Annual All Trails Hike   January 9, 2010 Make plans to join hundreds of hikers as they walk the trails of Oscar Scherer State Park. This has become the most popular hiking opportunity in our area. Don’t miss it. Cost … Continue reading

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Elsa’s Youth And Nature Programs

Saturday was another busy day starting at the Nature Center with Oscar’s Nature Detective. We had a small class but they really enjoyed it, one family’s 2nd time, (Helen brought her crew over) we had 12 or 13 for Elsa’s … Continue reading

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