Category Archives: Park happenings

Scrub Jay 5k – 10k Race

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Ed Burns

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 … Continue reading →

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WIN – WIN

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Bob Sendrey

The Monday/Wednesday Volunteer work group removes the invasive Australian Pine from the North Lido Beach area under their renovation program. It’s a WIN for both parks. Lido gets rid of a troublesome tree, gains area and Oscar Scherer gets income … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2011

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Ed Burns

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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2012 Scrub Jay Festival

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Ed Burns

Join us Saturday February 4, 2012 for the Third Annual Florida Scrub Jay Festival! Enjoy a Festival atmosphere with games, activities, music, food, and Information on the biology, management, and future of the Florida Scrub Jay. More info here.

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Summary of 11th Annual Scrub Jay 5K & 10K Runs, Feb 19, 2011

Posted on February 28, 2011 by George Ulrich

The 2011 Scrub Jay runs surpassed the previous record number of runners from 2010. This major fund-raiser for the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park is fortunate again  to have the Lee Wetherington Foundation support of $5,000, which covers the majority … Continue reading →

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All Trails Hike 2011

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Bob Sendrey

Had a great time treating 120 hikers to lunch with many helpful, friendly volunteers on the line with us. Anybody that missed the hike or the opportunity to help with the many tasks necessary to treat the local residents and … Continue reading →

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Scrub Jay Race

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Ed Burns

Our annual race is coming in February, you can register for the race online here and pay via PayPal. Or you can download a copy of the registration form here and mail your payment.

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Family Fun Day and Yard Sale

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Ed Burns

The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc. presents Family Day at the Park Saturday, November 13, 2010. There will be a huge yard sale 8am – 4pm, with educational booths about recycling. Don’t miss the many terrific deals on these … Continue reading →

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ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY EVENT

Posted on August 9, 2010 by JT Eldreth

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 … Continue reading →

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Lake Osprey Trail Opened

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Ed Burns

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

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