Our summer/fall mindfulness series starts next weekend! On the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM, join Coach Alex Carpenter for a gentle mindfulness walk in the Old Forest. Register for the August 1 session at the link in our bio. ...

Free tai chi is back! Join instructor Marjean Liggett on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:15 AM in Overton Park`s formal gardens, just west of Veterans Plaza. Marjean will lead tai chi/qi gong lessons featuring gentle moves that will strengthen and calm body, mind, and soul. No experience or pre-registration is necessary. We`ll see you tomorrow bright and early! ...

The Old Forest is becoming a healthier ecosystem year over year, and that`s in large part due to a dedicated group of volunteers who have spent their winters removing thousands of invasive plants. Visit www.overtonpark.org/blog to meet the Invasive Avengers and hear about all the progress they`ve been making! ...

Rainbow Lake Pavilion is right at the center of the action--a place where families have birthday parties, volunteers meet to do service projects, and the Conservancy gathers people for environmental education programs. But it`s plagued by plumbing and structural issues, and its small picnic tables don`t offer much shaded space during bad weather. That`s why as we reimagine the entire Rainbow Lake area--including a more natural ecosystem for the lake itself--we`re planning to replace this structure with one that`s more functional, offering some indoor space for programming and event rentals but also more places for people to sit outside in the shade. What do YOU want to see in a new Rainbow Lake pavilion? You`ve got a few more days to tell us by taking our online survey at https://www.overtonpark.org/blog/2026survey. It closes tomorrow, so get your ideas in now! ...