And we’re off! If you’re just joining us, we at Overton Park Conservancy are using the month of April to highlight two important components of the Old Forest: the birds that pass through during spring migration, and the invasive plant species that we’re working to eradicate.
This spring, we’re attacking two invasive plant species in the Old Forest–nandina and mahonia–and we need your help to do it! Because both plants’ seeds are spread by birds, and nandina’s toxic berries can actually poison and kill them, we decided to let the birds
Today was the final day of the 2017 Great Backyard Bird Count, an annual citizen-science effort presented by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. So far during this four-day event, more than 100,000 checklists have been submitted from all over the
Indulge me while I get a little personal today. Earth Day seems like as good a day as any for me to celebrate my favorite place in Memphis–the Old Forest. In terms of loving nature, I’d call myself a late bloomer. I remember my grandma
Saturday, April 2 was a day of constant activity in the park. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society kicked off the day with its Walk MS event at Rainbow Lake Pavilion, while Liberty Soccer held its regular Saturday-morning practices on the Greensward. Kids practiced their golf swings
We’re in what you might call the summer doldrums–a time when it’s almost too hot to go outside. But if you’re brave enough to endure the humidity, there are always plenty of little treasures to be discovered in the Old Forest. All you have to
After spending the winter getting to know the cold-weather residents of the Old Forest, I had even more fun watching spring slowly arrive. The wildflowers put on their dazzling show, changing the browns and grays of winter into bold hues of yellow, green, and purple.
Since our last spotlight on the birds of the Old Forest, the weather has warmed up slightly. Starting in April, we should begin to see the spring and summer birds head back into our area. But for now, we’re offering one more look at the
The Old Forest State Natural Area is a treasure in all four seasons, but winter marks a special time for anyone interested in bird-watching. Not only do the bare trees provide greater visibility, but winter migration makes it possible to see the occasional bird not
We’ve reached that perfect point in the summer when you can’t walk ten feet through the park without a dragonfly swirling over your head. Since dragonflies are one of my very favorite things on earth, I thought I’d give a little blog spotlight to the
