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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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‘Twas the night before Elsa’s Youth and Nature Programs:

JT Eldreth
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Oscar’s Nature Detectives

Well… a class of 10 children happily graduated from Oscar’s Nature Detectives on Saturday including some friend of Ranger Tony from Englewood….

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Thanksgiving W/E Elsa’s Youth and Nature Programs

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.
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The Friends of Oscar Scherer & CHNEP Nature Festival – Nov. 2009

Representing The Friends Of Oscar Scherer and Oscar Scherer Park at the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program’s Nature Festival were Jim Breidster, John Mongelli and Bob Sendrey. Many attendees were informed of volunteer opportunities as well as encouraged to visit … Continue reading

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Elsa’s Youth and Nature Programs

Elsa’s Youth and Nature Programs had another great day on Saturday! Over 35 children participated in the Friends of Oscar Scherer events, while quite a few tried their hand in all 3 programs.  Last Thanksgiving set a record (At That … Continue reading

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Oscar makes the front page of Woodalls : Everywhere RV’s Goes”

Oscar makes the front page of Woodalls : Everywhere RV’s Goes” Oscar Scherer State Park holds many attractions for the outdoor enthusiast. There’s well-marked, self-guided trails from which to experience the animals and plants of the park. Osprey Lake and … Continue reading

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Recent Visit to the Park

My family and I visited Oscar Scherer 11/8/09.  This was our second visit to the park but first time walking the trails.  Our first visit was for the Native American festival last year.  Because we travel with a four year … Continue reading

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Elsa’s Youth and Nature Programs

Well it started of with a bang and finished up a record for Elsa’s Youth and Nature Programs on Saturday! Oscars Nature Detectives started at 9:00 with a class of 17 which is large but not a record, Elsa’s Fish … Continue reading

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