Discovery Week

Join Overton Park Conservancy in Discovery Week! Daily activities to spark curiosity with new friends and includes middle school birding in the Old Forest State Natural Area, a children’s scavenger hunt, a teen nature journaling workshop, a toddler storytime and activity, and a family breakfast and ride. These programs will take place during Shelby County Spring Break, March 13-17th.

Tickets and registration at Overton Park Events.

MONDAY (3/13): Bird Blitz @ 9:30AM⁠, East Parkway Pavilion
Come learn how to use your eyes and ears to identify birds and get a peek into their not-so-secret lives in the canopy of the Old Forest.⁠
Age range: 10-13 year-olds⁠

TUESDAY (3/14): Seek Out Scavenger Hunt @ 4PM⁠, Rainbow Lake Pavilion
Spark curiosity as you use your senses to explore Overton Park with us.
Age range: 6-10 year-olds (Parents / legal guardians are encouraged to stay around, but do not need to purchase a ticket)

WEDNESDAY (3/15): Nature Journaling @ 11AM⁠, East Parkway Pavilion
Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and draw your wonder in this beginner’s introduction to nature journaling. ⁠
Age range: 13-18 year-olds⁠

THURSDAY (3/16): Storytime Activity @ 10AM⁠, Formal Gardens
Meet a new friend and enjoy a story and activity in your favorite park. ⁠
Age range: 3-5 year-olds (Parents / legal guardians are encouraged to stay around, but do not need to purchase a ticket)⁠

FRIDAY (3/17): Family Ride & Roll @ 8AM⁠, Rainbow Lake Pavilion
Bring the family and your favorite ways to ride through the park and join us for FREE breakfast afterward! No registration is required⁠. Thanks to our friends at Victory Bicycle Studio for sponsoring this event!