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Volunteering with the Friends of the park can be one of the most rewarding things you do.
No matter what your skill or level of interest is, we welcome any and all volunteers.
Click here for an application to join us.
About The Friends...
Founded in 1991 by local residents, the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park Inc., is one of over 80 Citizen Support Organizations (CSOs) serving with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection throughout the state.
Exotics removal, trail maintenance, enhancements, renovations, repairs, and construction of new facilities by the Friends is accomplished solely with volunteer hours in varying amounts and at various times throughout the week.
Operating income is mainly from dues, donations, public events, and sales of nature-related items. Major projects have been accomplished with grants from The Venice Foundation, the Selby Foundation, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Florida Park Service, and the Lee Wetherington Foundation, to name a few.
We are a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code. Dues and donations are tax deductible to the extent of the current law.
We are affiliated with Friends of Florida State Parks.
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