- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
National Public Lands Day
ORGANIZATION: Oscar Scherer State Park
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
National Public Lands Day is the national's largest, single-day volunteer effort to give back to public lands. Join Oscar Scherer State Park and help us work on restoring some of the public lands we get to call our backyard! We have a couple options of work projects to choose from, depending on group ages, size, skill level and more. Pre-registration is highly encouraged so we can plan for tools, food and staff appropriately.
Work from 9am - 12pm, then enjoy a free appreciation lunch and some live music provided by the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park and local talent Dwight Sullivan!
Project specifics and details can be found here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f48afaa22a4fc1-work
More opportunities with Oscar Scherer State Park
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Oscar Scherer State Park
Location:
1843 Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Florida Park Service is to provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.
Description
A large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes this park one of the best places to see Florida scrub-jays, a threatened species found only in Florida. The park protects scrubby and pine flatwoods that were once widespread throughout Sarasota County. Fifteen miles of trails through these beautiful natural areas provide opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and wildlife viewing. Canoeists and kayakers can paddle along South Creek, a blackwater stream that flows to the Gulf of Mexico. Canoe and kayak rentals are available, but motorized boats are not permitted in the park boundaries. Freshwater and saltwater fishing are available along the creek. Anglers can fish along the shores of Lake Osprey, which is also the park´s swimming destination.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1843 South Tamiami TrailOsprey, FL 34229
DATE POSTED
August 28, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A