Oscar Scherer's 35th Annual Earth Day Festival will be welcoming visitors to celebrate a day to honor the earth and learn ways to protect nature. This event strives to bring awareness to the conservation, preservation and the importance of protecting what we have. This year's Global Earth Day Theme is "Planet vs. Plastics." Guided tram tours will be available with knowledgeable interpreters. Guided hikes will be offered where you can learn about scrub habitat and other habitats that makeup Oscar Scherer. Live music during the festival will be on the park stage. Plenty of kids activities and games will be offered. Plenty of family friendly booths and exhibitors and food vendors. A fun Scavenger Hunt focused on the Earth Day theme. OneBlood donation mobile will also be on site. The photo contest exhibit will be on display and "People's Choice" will be open for voting in the Nature Center. Photo entries are now open. For details and entry form visit https://friendsofoscarscherer.com/

Date: April 20, 2024.

Time: 10 AM - 3 PM.

Location: Lake Osprey Picnic Area

Venue:
Oscar Scherer
1843 South Tamiami Trail
Osprey FL 34229

Fees: Free park entry. Event is free. $5.00 pp fee for Tram Tours.

For details contact [email protected] or visit https://www.floridastateparks.org/events/35th-annual-earth-day-festival-photo-contest-scavenger-hunt.