Welcome to Overton Park Conservancy

Have you ever wondered how scientists take a turtle`s temperature? Dr. Lori Neuman-Lee of @arkansasstate can tell you how, along with how scientists are studying the underlying biology of immunity, reproduction, and stress response in reptiles. Join us at the May 5 Science Café at Overton Park to learn about how researchers like Dr. Neuman-Lee are learning more about reptiles in order to protect them. Registration is open now at the link in our bio or at overtonpark.org/sciencecafe. ...

The first blooms at the Overton Park pollinator garden are still a few days away, but that hasn`t stopped the monarchs! Yesterday while adding plant tags, we found four monarch caterpillars no bigger than grains of rice. It doesn`t take much to make a difference for these spectacular butterflies--plant a little milkweed and they`ll find you! ...