Sarasota Earth Day at Oscar Scherer State Park

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The Sarasota Earth Day Celebration at Oscar Scherer State Park - April 22, 2012

Here's a look at Sarasota Earth Day Festivities at Oscar Scherer State Park along with some "special guests" that have made appearances at recent years' events.

The Annual Sarasota Earth Day Celebrations are traditionally held at Oscar Scherer State Park, in Osprey (Sarasota County), usually under clear and bright Florida sunshine-filled skies with mild temperatures.

It’s free admission for all into this popular State Park for Earth Day celebration events from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

By the way, the first Earth Day occurred in 1970 and was started by the Ecology movement in the U.S.

The creek at Oscar Scherer State Park Sarasota County

It’s a day full of planned activities at the Sarasota Earth Day observances including: a photo contest, guided walks, story telling, environmental booths, a children’s art contest, fishing 4 kids (tackle provided), a silent auction, kid’s games and food. (Various events may change from year-to-year.)

There’s much to see, do and celebrate at the free Earth Day events at Oscar Scherer State Park and it’s up to you whether or not to participate in any events.

Sarasota Earth Day featuring the Bald Eagle at Oscar Scherer Park in Sarasota Florida

Red Tail Hawk at Oscar Scherer Park Sarasota Earth Day

Animals that have been on display in recent years have included a Red-Tail Hawk, an American Bald Eagle named "Thunder," several varieties of owls, snakes and even a big cat.

The animals on display are accompanied by their owners, who are extremely knowledgeable about them. It’s a great chance to get up close and personal with a few of them and ask some questions about their "pets."

Great horned owl at Earth Day at Oscar Scherer Park

There is much that can be learned about nature, the environment and the wild animals that live in and around the park, on Earth Day at Oscar Scherer Park.

Oscar Scherer Park Earth Day Events

Oscar Scherer Park Earth Day Sarasota County

The park is over 1,380 acres in size, with 15 miles of nature walks and a 3 acre fresh-water lake, Lake Osprey, where you can rent canoes and kayaks as well. And there's a playground for the kids.

Bring your picnic basket, sunscreen and walking shoes!

Oscar Scherer Park's Lake Osprey Sarasota County Florida

Directions: From Sarasota follow Rt. 41 south to Osprey to the park, which is on the east side of the road.

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