We need your feedback! Overton Park Conservancy is planning big improvements to the Rainbow Lake and East Parkway areas, and we`ve got some ideas we need to run by you. We`re planning a new, improved pavilion at Rainbow Lake, a more natural habitat for the lake itself, and improvements to the playgrounds and picnic areas on both sides of the park. Do you have five minutes to check out these proposals and let us know what you think? Take our survey at the link in our bio or at www.overtonpark.org/blog/2026survey! ...

Is there a kid in your life who`s interested in mapping? Join Overton Park Conservancy`s Programs and Research Manager Malle Carrasco-Harris at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on Friday, June 12 for a hands-on activity mapping how human development can impact parks, trees, wildlife habitats, and other natural spaces. This program is geared toward ages 8-12 and will examine real examples of how urban landscapes change over time. Registration is open at https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/mapping-green-space-overton-park-conservancy-45251. ...

Seniors! Looking for a last-minute opportunity to get out and smell the flowers tomorrow? This Thursday at 9:30 AM, meet us in the Veterans Plaza pollinator garden for a morning of sketching and observation. This is a free event, and you can bring your own materials or borrow ours! Register at the link in our bio. ...