Friends of Oscar Scherer Park
FOSP Membership
We invite you to become a Friend and help us support the wonderful natural resource of Oscar Scherer State Park, to maintain and improve the habitat for the Florida Scrub-jay, preserve native species, and provide a natural environment of learning and pleasure for families, school children, groups, and naturalists.
Annual Membership is only $25.00 per family, or a small investment of $200.00 for associations or corporations; membership includes the following benefits:
- Member exclusive deals, and advance opportunities and discounts for upcoming events and programming.
- Receipt of regular ‘FOSP Update’ electronic news bulletins; including event and program timetables, and news from around the park.
- Family Members will also receive twelve free park entries – a $60 total value.
- Organization Members can take advantage of four guided Tram Tours of Oscar Scherer State Park; with seasonally adjusted commentary on the park’s habitats and ecosystems. Four tours for up to 25 guests each, with no entry fee – a $500 total value.
Annual membership is only $25.00 for a family, $20.00 for an Individual, and $15.00 for a Student, or $200.00 for an Organization.
Click HERE to download the FOSP Membership application.
Please make your check payable to The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park Inc and send to:
1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey FLorida 34229, or hand in at the OSSP Ranger Station.
Or, for your convenience, you can become a member online by completing the information below:
Your membership fee helps us to:
- Publish maps, fact sheets, trail guides, and newsletters to help visitors experience the park more fully.
- Organize bird walks and nature strolls to provide a deeper understanding of the park’s natural systems.
- Present nature and outreach programs, and musical events for the general public.
- Maintain and improve the hiking trails, and horticultural exhibits
- Provide amenities that are beyond the park’s budget.
Join now and make Oscar Scherer State Park “your park.”