Category Archives: Park happenings

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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May 29th… what a day at Oscar Scherer Nature Center…

Posted on May 31, 2010 by JT Eldreth

Hello Friends May 29th……. what a day at Oscar Scherer Nature Center….. The Nature Center was a buzz all day long……. Ranger Tony lead a group from Everglades Collage around the park, as they came back from their tour I … Continue reading →

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Dedication and Opening of New Lake Osprey Trail

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Ed Burns

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 … Continue reading →

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Elsa’s Youth and Nature Programs

Posted on March 28, 2010 by JT Eldreth

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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Earth Day Celebration

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Ed Burns
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10th Anniversary Scrub Jay 5K and 10K Runs, 2010

Posted on March 14, 2010 by George Ulrich

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Sarasota Folk Festival

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Ed Burns

The 7th annual Sarasota Folk Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 6 & 7, at Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 South Tamiami Trail, (U.S. Highway 41) in Osprey, just south of Sarasota. There will be Eco-friendly vendors, local … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 16, 2010 by JT Eldreth

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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