Celebrating 125 years of Overton Park

Does a lunchtime walk amid the gorgeous fall colors of the Old Forest sound like just what you need? Leave it to us! Join Overton Park Conservancy this Thursday, November 19 at noon for a Third Thursday Trek focused on the changing season. We`ll talk about the science behind why leaves change color and why some years are especially spectacular. Get tickets at the link in our bio. ...

It`s time for the final two Songbird Strolls of the season! Overton Park Conservancy and Wild Birds Unlimited Memphis invite birders of all levels to join us for free walks in the Old Forest on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 21 at 8:00 AM. We`ll meet at East Parkway Pavilion and take a stroll to look and listen for winter residents like white-throated sparrows, dark-eyed juncos, and yellow-rumped warblers. Bring your own binoculars or borrow some from us! ...

`Tis the season for crunching leaves, hopping robins, and colorful mushrooms! Next Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 PM, join us at Overton Park for this month`s edition of Kids` Curiosity Crew, where we`ll explore all that autumn brings to the Old Forest. Registration is available at the link in our bio. ...

Thanks to @artsmemphis and @tennesseeartscommission`s Arts Build Communities grant, we are excited to continue offering senior nature journaling courses in Overton Park throughout the winter! Free indoor classes will be held on the first Thursday of each month, with expanded offerings in the springtime. We`re so grateful for the opportunity to connect our community to nature and their own creativity thanks to this award! ...