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The forest is full of birdsong and the weather is gorgeous. Join us for an April full of events at Overton Park! Find more info and registration links at overtonpark.org/calendar.
🗓️ Every Weds 4/8 – 4/29, 4:15 PM – Wednesday Walks
Make new friends and catch up with old ones at our weekly walk through the Old Forest. Meet at the information kiosk in the Rainbow Lake parking lot.
🗓️ Thurs 4/9 and 4/23, 11:00 AM – 65+ Nature Journaling
Seniors are welcome at these free sessions in partnership with Creative Aging that help you observe and record the natural world.
🗓️ Fri 4/10 and Sat 4/18, 8:00 AM – Songbird Strolls
Spring migration has begun, and we’ve got warblers to find! Meet us at East Parkway Pavilion for a free, beginner-friendly bird walk in the woods.
🗓️ Sat 4/11, 10:00 AM – All Ages Nature Journaling
Young or young at heart? All ages are welcome to join us to explore the wonders of nature while developing their observational skills.
🗓️ Thurs 4/16, 4:00 PM – Third Thursday Trek
How do birds decide whether to migrate or stay put, and what goes into their cross-continent journeys? Join us for a deep dive into avian travel logistics. Registration opens Thursday, April 9.
🗓️ Mon 4/20, 12:15 PM – Field Notes
See what’s on view in the Old Forest in this lunchtime walk series. Meet at the information kiosk in the Rainbow Lake parking lot.
🗓️ Fri 4/24 - Mon 4/27 – City Nature Challenge
Put Memphis on the map in this international competition to see which cities can observe the most wildlife over a long weekend. Among the events will be a BioBlitz at Overton Park on Saturday at 10:00 AM.
🗓️ Sat 4/25, 9:00 AM – Earth Day Volunteer Activity sponsored by @comcast
Meet at Rainbow Lake Playground to help us spread fresh mulch safety surfacing.
🗓️ Sat 4/25, 1:30 PM – Volunteer Ranger Orientation
Do you love Overton Park and want to play an active role in its care? Join us for this information session to learn about how to get involved.
🗓️ Thu 4/30, 7:30 AM – World Migratory Bird Day Walk
Join the Memphis chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society for a free walk to celebrate birds’ return to their summer homes. Meet at East Parkway Pavilion.
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Whether you`re young or young at heart, there`s something for you to discover in Overton Park`s Old Forest. Join us on Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 AM for an all-ages nature journaling course with guide Caroline Schratz, where we`ll document the wild wonders of the woods using sketches and notes. Tickets are $5 and available at the link in our bio. ...
March came in like a butterfly and went out like...a different kind of butterfly! From mourning cloaks to tiger swallowtails and everything in between, today`s #NatureZen takes us through the Old Forest`s March transformation. Check it out at the link in our bio or at overtonpark.org/naturezen. ...
We`ve had a few last-minute spaces open up in our April Senior Nature Journaling course that starts TOMORROW and meets Wednesdays through April 22. This free course presented by @creativeagingmemphis and Overton Park Conservancy is led by Memphis artist Susan Maakestad and will introduce learners 55+ to techniques for observing and recording nature. If this sounds like fun, grab your spot at the link in our bio and we`ll send you the details for tomorrow`s class! Thanks to @artsmemphis, @tennesseeartscommission, and @first_horizon for making this series available for free! ...
Ground yourself this spring with a Seated Mindfulness Experience at Overton Park led by Coach Alex Carpenter. This gentle session, held Saturday, April 4 at 11:00 AM, invites you to pause from the pace of daily life and cultivate a sense of peace. Only a few tickets remain; purchase yours at the link in our bio or https://secure.qgiv.com/for/opceventform/event/aprilmindfulness/. ...
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