Overton Park - In The Heart of Memphis

In the Center of it All

Overton Park is a place where Memphians connect with their best selves, with each other, and with the natural world. Thanks to support from our community, Overton Park Conservancy works every day to make that possible.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

January 2025

January 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Super Saturday – Decorative Arts

Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

January 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Invasive Species Removal

East Parkway Pavilion 389 E. Parkway N., Memphis, TN

January 19 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Mahjong at the Museum: Lessons and Open Play, January

Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

LATEST NEWS

A black-bodied bee with blue eyes and long red antennae sips nectar from a fuschia-colored flower

NatureZen: Speaking in Tongues

A bright orange butterfly with reddish and white spots perches on the end of a bright green leaf

NatureZen: A Butterfly Top Ten

A monarch nectars on milkweed

Conservancy and Zoo to add pollinator habitat in Overton Park

Magnolia warbler

NatureZen: Fall Warbler Fashion

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Pleased to report that some of last week's snowpeo

Pleased to report that some of last week's snowpeople are still hanging on out there. Good job, little buddy.

Monday is a day to serve! We're joining organizati

Monday is a day to serve! We're joining organizations throughout Memphis on January 20 to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At Overton Park, we work to maintain a space that welcomes all Memphians and encourages them to connect with each other. Join us on Monday morning to repair the limestone running trail, which was damaged in recent storms. To sign up, visit serve.volunteerodyssey.com and register for the Overton Park activity, or tap the link in our bio.

Come to a special book discussion with Overton Par

Come to a special book discussion with Overton Park Conservancy focused on how small changes in your space can make a big difference for local wildlife! On Thursday, January 23, we'll be gathering at the golf clubhouse to talk about Doug Tallamy's "Nature's Best Hope." Tweens and teens are welcome! Visit https://bit.ly/opctallamy to sign up.

Did you know that the Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse i

Did you know that the Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse is available to host your events on evenings and weekends? The recently-renovated clubhouse includes a common room with a wood-burning fireplace, small catering kitchen, and three televisions. The interior can accommodate 75 people standing, and the outdoor patio expands the space with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. If you're interested in learning more, visit https://bit.ly/op9rental to inquire!

There's a whole lot going on underneath the fallen

There's a whole lot going on underneath the fallen trees in the Old Forest! Today @wesley_rhinehart of @uofmbiology shares some of his favorite things about the bess beetles who help break down these logs and recycle their contents back into the soil.