Ground yourself this fall with a Seated Mindfulness Experience led by Coach Alex Carpenter. This gentle session invites you to pause from the pace of daily life and cultivate a sense of peace. No experience necessary. Bring your own lawn chair, yoga mat, or sit mat for comfort—we’ll have a limited number of sit mats […]
Unwind after the workday at Science Café, a happy hour series hosted by Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse. Enjoy drinks and discussion with guest speakers who share fresh perspectives from the world of science. No background knowledge needed—just curiosity!
The Memphis Mushroom Festival brings together local cultivators, nature lovers, educators, and community members for a day dedicated to mycology, sustainability, and green wisdom. This is a free, community-powered event focused on sustainability, food freedom, and reconnecting with nature. Enjoy workshops, guided walks, cooking classes and tastings, drinks, shopping, and more!
Beginner Tree ID Class Ready to get to know your towering Memphis neighbors? The Overton Park Conservancy is hosting a Beginner Tree Identification Course led by Certified Forester and ISA Certified Arborist Dr. Eric Bridges. Through indoor instruction and outdoor field exploration in the historic Overton Park, you'll learn the fundamentals of identifying local trees by their leaves, bark, […]
Discover the Art of Nature Journaling Join us for a Multi-generational Nature Journaling session at Overton Park with Caroline Schratz! This session invites all ages to explore the wonders of nature while developing their self-expression skills. Participants will learn to document the wild wonders of the Old Forest through sketches and notes. This hands-on, creative activity […]
Huzzah! Great feasting a merriment headest thine way. As the veil thins on All Hallow's Eve, The Queen of the Day and the Queen of the Night will meet under the trees of Overton Park. Choose your Queen and join their court – compete in feats of strength, games of skill, tricks of the mind, […]