Oscar Scherer State Park Blog » News 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 2012 http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/experiences/earth-day-2012/ http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/experiences/earth-day-2012/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:53:56 +0000 Ed Burns http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/?p=606 Continue reading →]]>

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 again, be sure to be apart of it.

]]> http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/experiences/earth-day-2012/feed/ 0 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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]]> http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/national-public-lands-day/feed/ 0 New Mower http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/new-mower/ http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/new-mower/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:56:38 +0000 Ed Burns http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/?p=544 Continue reading →]]> The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park purchased a new lawn mower for the park. The Gravely mower sports a 48′ deck for cutting a wide swath of grass. The new mower will be used by both the Friends and park personel to maintain the trails and grass in the park.

]]> http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/new-mower/feed/ 0 New Cart Purchased http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/new-cart-purchased/ http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/new-cart-purchased/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:26:00 +0000 Ed Burns http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/?p=518 Continue reading →]]> The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park recently purchased a new electric cart for the use of the Park Rangers. The new vehicle is used on a daily basis for Park maintenance. It has a tighter turning radius and more power than the older carts in the Park.

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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Ribbon cutting for the new Lake Osprey Trail

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.

The first hike on the new trail
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.
 

 

 

]]> http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/lake-osprey-trail-opened/feed/ 1 Dedication and Opening of New Lake Osprey Trail http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/dedication-and-opening-of-new-lake-osprey-trail/ http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/announcements/dedication-and-opening-of-new-lake-osprey-trail/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 14:13:00 +0000 Ed Burns http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/blog/?p=185 Continue reading →]]> 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

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