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Events FIRST DAY HIKE AND SCAVENGER HUNT Hidden among six of our trails are hidden signs for you to find. Hike the trails, find the signs, take a photo with all and get a prize from the Nature

Center! Information available the morning of from the Ranger Station or the Nature Center as to which trails the signs are hidden on. All ages

welcome to participate.

Location: Various park trails, obtain information from Ranger Station or Nature Center that morning

Fee: FREE

DATE DAY/TIME

January 1 Monday 9:00am—2:00pm

5TH ANNUAL SUNCOAST ORIENTEERING EVENT Starts between 10am to noon at the Legacy Trail Parking Area. All participants must report back from their course by 3pm. Five different length courses including an instructional one mile ‘map hike’ course for people to learn about map and compass and land navigation It’s also a great way to help the kids become familiar with the outdoors. For those who prefer their recreation a little more competitive, choose one of the other courses from two to seven miles in length and from novice to expert in difficulty. Maps will be supplied. Compasses available for rent $3. Electronic timing stick rental for advanced courses: $3. Register at Legacy Trail parking area. For more information, please visit: www.floridaorienteering.org or Facebook.com/Suncoast Orienteering. Email: [email protected] or call (941) 756-5426. Location: Legacy Trail Parking Area Fee: $6 / Florida/Suncoast Orienteering Members; $9 / all other individuals or groups with one map; $2 / extra map DATE DAY/TIME January 20 Saturday10:00am—3:00pm

18TH ANNUAL SCRUB JAY 5K/10K RACE Registration is required for this Manasota Track Club sanctioned race presented by the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park. All proceeds support

Florida Scrub-Jay conservation *(Dogs are not allowed during run.) Please visit www.FriendsofOscarScherer.com or RunSignUp.com to register.

Location: Lake Osprey Picnic Area

Fee: Before 2/01/18 $30 / Adult; $15 / Youth (Age 14-18); FREE / Children under 14 || After 2/01/18 $35 / Everyone || Day of Race $40

DATE DAY/TIME

February10 Saturday See Registration for Times

KIWANIS FISHATHON In cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Venice and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, we invite you to come out and catch

some fish with us! Open to the first 50 kids, ages 5 to 12 and their parents. We will provide the poles, bait, tackle, and lunch. Prizes will be given in

several categories. Park entrance fees will be waived for registered participants Please call the park to register (941) 483-5956.

Location: Lake Osprey

Fee: FREE

DATE DAY/TIME

April 7 Saturday 8:00am—10:00am

29TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Come celebrate Earth Day at Oscar Scherer State Park with live music, fun-filled activities for kids, various environmental and informational booths

and more! Park entrance fees will be waived for event participants.

Location: Lake Osprey Picnic Area

Fee: FREE

DATE DAY/TIME

April 21 Saturday 10:00am—4:00pm

Additional Information (Applies to all programs and events unless otherwise noted):

• Well behaved dogs on leashes are permitted. Please be sure to clean up after your dogs.

• All children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult

• Equal access to all: Should you need assistance to enable your participation, please contact the Ranger Station

• Essential Eligibility Criteria information available at www.floridastateparks.org/things-to-do/events

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Oscar Scherer State Park

Programs & Events November 2017 - April 2018

Park Hours:

8:00am to Sunset

365 Days a Year

1843 South Tamiami Tr Osprey, FL 34229 Phone: (941) 483-5956 Fax: (941) 480-3007

Visit Us Online!

Friends of Oscar Scherer Park

@OscarSchererSP

Oscar.scherer.state.park

http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/ https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Oscar-Scherer

http://www.floridaorienteering.org

mailto:[email protected]

Programs PROGRAMS ARE FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED

WINTER 2017 –2018 941-483-5956 | www.floridastateparks.org

WATERCOLOR FELLOWSHIP Learn watercolor tips and tricks or just come and paint with fellow

watercolor enthusiasts. Space is limited.

Location: Nature Center

Fee: Free with camping or standard park entrance fee

DATES DAY/TIME

Jan—Mar Saturdays 9:00am—10:00am

CRITTER CRAFTS FOR KIDS

Learn about the plants and animals at Oscar Scherer by making

critter crafts. Materials are provided.



DATES DAY/TIME

Year-round Saturdays10:00am—11:00am

JUNIOR RANGER Learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger and work on your

Junior Ranger CORE or passport activities!



DATES DAY/TIME

Nov—Mar Saturdays 9:00 am—12:00 pm

TRAM TOUR Take a tour around the park and learn about the plants, animals

and park history. Tram seats 25 people. Maximum of 2

wheelchairs.


Fee: $5 / Person, Children under 5 ride free

DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—April Saturdays1:30pm—2:30pm

CONCERT IN THE PARK Join our resident musicians, Bill & Kate Isles, and some occasional

special guests, for live music in the Lake Osprey picnic area! You

are welcome to bring your own chair to place out on the grass.

Location: Outside Nature Center**


DATES DAY/TIME

Jan—Mar Saturdays & Sundays 2:30pm-4:00pm

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM Join one of the rangers around a campfire and learn about a

specific park subject. Program topic will be advertised weekly

based on which ranger is leading the program. This program is

limited to registered campers only as it is after closing hours.

Location: Campfire Circle between sites 35 & 36**

Fee: Free for registered campers

DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—Mar Saturdays 7:00pm—8:00pm

GUIDED SCRUB JAY WALK Learn about this true Florida native and its unique habitat.

Location: Meets outside Nature Center


DATES DAY/TIME

Year-round Sundays 8:30am—10:00am

EAGLE VIEWING Join the weekly eagle watch and see how our pair of nesting bald eagles are

doing. High-powered scope and trail maps are provided. Comfortable shoes,

camera and binoculars are suggested.

Location: Green Trail, Note: There is a 20-minute self guided walk to eagle viewing station


DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—Mar Sundays 9:00am—11:00am

SUNDAE SUNDAY SOCIAL Enjoy an ice cream sundae, visit with campers and other park guests or sit

back and relax to the concert in the park! You are welcome to bring your own

chair to place out on the grass.

Location: Outside Nature Center**

Fee: $3.00 / each

DATES DAY/TIME

Jan—Mar 2nd Sundays, 3:00pm—5:00pm

MUSIC BY FIRELIGHT

Hang out by the campfire, listen to live music and enjoy the company of your

fellow campers. Program is for registered campers only as it takes place after

hours.



DATES DAY/TIME

Jan—Mar Sundays At Sunset

Programs PARK ENTRANCE FEES WILL APPLY TO ALL DAY USE VISITORS

941-483-5956 | www.floridastateparks.org WINTER 2017 –2018

GUIDED PADDLE (OR WALK) Paddle along South Creek and learn about the park and the estuarine

critters. Please register between 8:00am and 8:45am at the Ranger

Station. May bring own vessel or rent one from the park. Some

paddling experience recommended as it is a group tour. Note: South

Creek is a tidal water therefore if water is too shallow for a paddle a

walk will be offered instead.

Location: South Creek


Rentals $10.70 / Hour; $42.80 / Day

DATES DAY/TIME

Year-Round Wednesdays 9:00am—10:30am

GAME NIGHT Come join us for cards and games and make some new friends.

Various games are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Program for registered campers only as it is after hours.



DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—Mar Wednesdays 6:30pm—9:00pm

RANGER’S CHOICE GUIDED HIKE Explore the park with a ranger on a trail and topic of their choice.



DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—Mar Fridays 9:00am—10:00am

MOVIE NIGHT

Join your fellow campers and watch a movie together. Be sure to put

in your vote for which movie. Options displayed in the Ranger Station

and the Nature Center weekly. Refreshments provided. Campers may

bring own snack and non-alcoholic beverages. Program for registered

campers only as it takes place after hours.



DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—Mar Fridays 7:00pm—9:00pm

The Nature Center

• Please note that programs inside the Nature Center

are limited to space available.

• While the park is pet friendly, dogs are not allowed

inside the Nature Center.

• **If inclement weather, program will be moved to

inside the Nature Center.

GUIDED NIGHT PADDLE Take a paddle up South Creek under the moonlight. Experienced paddlers

only please. Can bring your own vessel or rent one from the park. You can

register up to 1 month in advanced at the Ranger Station. No reservations

taken by phone. Start times are listed as thirty minutes prior to sunset to

allow time to get safely onto the water.

Location: South Creek Canoe Launch

Fee: $20 / Person (cash only)

DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—Apr 1st Saturdays, At Sunset

CO-ED LOW IMPACT EXERCISE CLASS Wear comfortable shoes and wake up with a morning exercise session led

by Kate Isles! Exercises do not require participants to sit or lay down and

program is considered accessible.

Location: Screen Room by the Nature Center


DATES DAY/TIME

Jan—Mar M, W, F 8:15am—9am

COFFEE SOCIAL Wake up with tea or coffee, and your fellow campers.


Fee: Free with camping or standard park entrance fee, but donations

appreciated

DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—Mar Tuesdays 8:00am –10:00am

CAMPFIRE SOCIAL Meet your fellow campers. Roast marshmallows, hang out around

the campfire and have a good time. May bring snacks and non-

alcoholic drinks. Program for registered campers only as it is after

hours.



DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—Mar Tuesdays 7:00pm—8:00pm

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH A RANGER Enjoy a breakfast consisting of pancakes, sausage, tea, coffee, and/or

juice in the company of a ranger who can answer questions or teach

you something new about the park. Note: Ranger available from

9:00am—9:30am.


Fee: $5.00 / person; $2.00 / child 12 years and younger

DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—Mar Thursdays 8:00am—10:00am

AUDUBON SOCIETY GUIDED BIRD WALK Go on a walk led by the local Audubon society. Comfortable footwear,

camera, binoculars, and bird guide recommended.


Fee: Free with paid camping or standard park entrance fee

DATES DAY/TIME

Oct 20—Apr 20 Thursdays 8:30am—10:30am

MUSIC JAM Come jam with fellow campers and area musicians. Anyone with an

instrument is welcome to participate!

Location: Outside the Nature Center**


DATES DAY/TIME

Jan—Mar Thursdays 3:00pm—6:00pm

KARAOKE NIGHT

Channel your inner vocal artist and sing karaoke with fellow campers.

Program is for registered campers only as it takes place after hours.



DATES DAY/TIME

Dec—Mar Thursdays 6:30pm—9:00pm

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