Saturday’s storm event was one of the most significant we’ve seen since Overton Park Conservancy began managing the park in 2012. The winds brought down nearly 150 trees throughout the park, including several large landscape trees in the East Parkway playground area which thankfully did
Overton Park sustained significant tree loss in this morning’s storm, causing some road, trail, and drainage blockages. Please use caution when visiting the park and turn back if you encounter a trail blockage–walking around debris creates new trails and disturbs vegetation. If you see a
Since this is the week for giving thanks, the Overton Park Conservancy team wants you to know how much we appreciate you. Your support enables us to: Work every day to maintain an extraordinary public park so that our community has a beautiful, safe, and
Recently, blue-green algae found in ponds in public parks around the country has been reported to cause illness or death in dogs. Blue-green algae, while it is present in many ecosystems and is often harmless, can occasionally produce toxins that can harm dogs if ingested.
On April 22, the historic East Parkway Pavilion suffered damage after a fire broke out underneath the flooring. Memphis Fire Department responded swiftly, and the structure is still standing. The pavilion is unsafe to enter due to serious floor damage, so we ask park visitors
We’re so grateful for all that First Tennessee does for our community and for the park. In addition to providing the funds to create the Bike Gate arch and plaza, they have contributed a matching grant to create a bike and pedestrian landing at the
Thanks to Whole Foods Market on Poplar Avenue for hosting Overton Park Conservancy last week! The store’s employees voted to make the Conservancy the beneficiary of 5% of all sales made in-store on Thursday, April 19. Whole Foods Market also recently donated refreshments for a
Bike sharing is coming to Overton Park and dozens of other locations around Memphis, offering visitors a convenient, affordable way to access the park and its attractions. Explore Bike Share is a program that uses a network of bicycles placed at stations around the city that
From BioBlitzing to tree climbing to trail repairs, Overton Park had a busy weekend full of engaged community members. We met and worked with so many interesting people that we have to do a blog post just to thank them all! In no particular order: Malle Carrasco-Harris, Helen Hope,
Starting in 2018, Overton Park Conservancy is simplifying the process of supporting the park. Rather than having separate giving options for memberships and donations, all supporters will now be considered members. To streamline giving, all online donations can be made at www.overtonpark.org/give. We’ll begin offering tangible items like t-shirts
