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Scrub Jay 5k – 10k Race

Ed Burns — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:51:29 +0000

The 12th Annual Scrub Jay 5k and 10k Race will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012.

Click here to register online.

You can download a registration form here

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.

National Public Lands Day

Ed Burns — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:46:08 +0000

New Mower

Ed Burns — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:56:38 +0000

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.

New Cart Purchased

Ed Burns — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:26:00 +0000

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.

Earth Day 2011

Ed Burns — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:36:10 +0000

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

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

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

George Ulrich — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:06:32 +0000

This February event gets bigger every year and with the addition of the 10K run and a completely re-designed 5K run, it was bigger than ever. The new race course was developed by Race Director Gaylon Peters in cooperation with Park management and Jim Julian who certified it for the Manasota Track Club. This is the Friends’ main fund raiser of the year and the net proceeds of $11,662 exceeded all expectations. The continued supporting grant from The Lee Wetherington Foundation through the Sarasota Community Foundation was critical once again in achieving the financial goals of this event.

A summary of the results from the combined runs follows:

Total registered runners 607; estimated one-mile walkers ~100

5K runners 368 (61%)

10K runners 239 (39%)

Female runners 336 (55%)

Male runners 271 (45%)

48 runners from out of state (one each from Ontario, Germany, & Guam)

Oldest runner was 86; Youngest was 4

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

JT Eldreth — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:19:11 +0000

10th ANNUAL Scrub-Jay 5K/10K RUN
Saturday, February 20, 2010

The course is mostly hard-packed sand and grass trails through the Park’s rare scrubby flatwoods. Lots of shade trees, Finish on paved Legacy trail. Water stations and guides
on course; spectacular refreshments; shirts to first 800 registrants; lots of door prizes and participation ribbons for age group finishers. Pasta In The Park and Silent Auction
Friday Night February 19th, 2010 5:30-8:30PM
Green Salad, Specialty Breads, Pasta with a choice of red sauces
and/or meat sauce on the side, Brownies, Cookies, Water, Gatorade or Tea
$9.95 for Adults, $6.00 for Children under 12, $12.95 night of the event.

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

Tymes Past Music — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:14:39 +0000

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 →