Third Thursday Treks
September 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An event every month that begins at 4:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until November 22, 2024
Join Conservancy staff on a walk while we discuss a specific ecological concept for the month. Walks scheduled for the third Thursday of each month August-November at 4 pm. Registration will be open a week before each walk.
Fall 2024 Schedule
- August 15th
- September 19th
- October 17th
- November 21st
August 15th: Lick Creek’s Journey: A Historical and Geomorphological Perspective
Many of us know Lick Creek, the stream that runs north/south through the center of Overton Park, only as a concrete ditch. But this wasn’t always the case! In this month’s Third Thursday Trek, we’ll learn about the history of Lick Creek, including when and why the artificial channel was constructed, and how the creek may have interacted with the Old Forest in its natural state. We’ll also go exploring in the creek to gain a new perspective on where all that water goes. Note: we will be going down into Lick Creek during this walk. This will require an approximate 3.5 foot drop into and up out of the channel. Please only register for this month’s walk if you are physically able to do this.
Registration will open on this page one week before the program.
Questions? Send us an email
See our cancellation policy.
Overton Park Conservancy is the nonprofit organization that has been caring for Memphis’s central green space since 2012. With the generous support of our community, we work each day to make the park a beautiful and welcoming place for all Memphians, as well as a valuable source of urban habitat for wildlife.
The Conservancy must raise roughly 85% of our budget each year from people like you who care about the many things Overton Park has to offer. A gift of any amount helps us maintain and improve the park.
