Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc.

Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc. One of the many Citizen Support Organizations (CSO) established by the state of Florida as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to support Florida state parks.
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The friends of Oscar Scherer State Park, Inc. helps support park projects, resources and events. Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc. Mission Statement:

To support the preservation and protection of the cultural resources and natural systems that are part of the Park. To promote public awareness of the ecological importance of the Park through interpretive programs, special events, and social func

tions. To provide volunteer projects, services and general assistance to the Park. Additional Information:

In 2019, the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc. volunteered over 26,000 hours of service to the park and was 5th in the state. Contact the park for additional information.

Good Oscar Scherer neighbor Bernard stopped by the Nature Center today to donate a pile of sharks teeth for kids' projec...
06/13/2026

Good Oscar Scherer neighbor Bernard stopped by the Nature Center today to donate a pile of sharks teeth for kids' projects. NC volunteer Jon Genz looks on.-- Joel Robbins, volunteer

I'd never seen a baby gopher tortoise before. This one was about 3 inches long and more colorful than I expected. -- Joe...
06/13/2026

I'd never seen a baby gopher tortoise before. This one was about 3 inches long and more colorful than I expected. -- Joel Robbins, nature center volunteer.

There's always summer fun in the Nature Center. Two rangers, a volunteer, a mother and three kids talk about the seashel...
05/28/2026

There's always summer fun in the Nature Center. Two rangers, a volunteer, a mother and three kids talk about the seashells in the Beach in the Box display. Come visit us.

05/28/2026

Our resident snake Zig outside the Nature Center puts on quite a show for visitors sitting in the rockers. -- Bob Frank, volunteer

Today a group of our Park Rangers gathered at pavilion #3 to wish a fond farewell to our Nature Center volunteer, Mary ...
05/27/2026

Today a group of our Park Rangers gathered at pavilion #3 to wish a fond farewell to our Nature Center volunteer, Mary Ellen, who will soon be heading off to new adventures.

This young lady "captured" a snake skin right outside the Nature Center. - Barbara Miller, volunteer
05/26/2026

This young lady "captured" a snake skin right outside the Nature Center. - Barbara Miller, volunteer

Another Junior Ranger is sworn in at the Nature Center . -- Barbara Miller
05/26/2026

Another Junior Ranger is sworn in at the Nature Center . -- Barbara Miller

Yep, it's Memorial Day weekend and a great time to escape the house and prepare for a holiday gathering to be remembered...
05/23/2026

Yep, it's Memorial Day weekend and a great time to escape the house and prepare for a holiday gathering to be remembered.

These four said they were flame roasting pork loins, slabs of beef and halved chickens for 20 or so guests arriving later for an afternoon picnic.

Entrance to the park is free through Monday.

The felt board in the Kids Corner in the Nature Center was active today as a mother and daughter created their own simul...
05/23/2026

The felt board in the Kids Corner in the Nature Center was active today as a mother and daughter created their own simulated wildlife habitate.

Address

1843 S Tamiami Trl
Osprey, FL
34229

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+19414835956

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