Category Archives: Park happenings

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

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

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

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

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

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Sarasota Folk Festival

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

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

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

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All Trails Hike Rescheduled

Mother Nature caused the annual All Trails Hike to be postponed.  The combination of rain and chilly temperatures forced hike organizers to rechedule the event to January 30, 2010.

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Fourth Annual Hike

It’s a walk in the park.  Rain or Shine! Come join us on Saturday, January 9, 2010 for our annual All Trails Hike. The weather forecast is for a chilly start so dress in layers to stay comfortable as you … Continue reading

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