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Pop Up Ranger Program
Pop Up Ranger Program
Pop Up Leave No Trace Activity: Do you know how long it takes for your trash to decompose? Drop by and test your knowledge! Date: Sunday, January 28, 2024 Time: Between 2:00-3:00pm Rainbow Lake Old Forest Gateway Arch Ages: +7 yo Registration required: No For more children's activities, visit our Children's […]
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Wednesday Winter Walks
Wednesday Winter Walks
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest! No agenda, just a […]
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Super Saturday – Black History Month
Super Saturday – Black History Month
Join Brooks Museum for Super Saturday on February 3, 2024 from 10a - 12p. Enjoy free admission, art-making, and amazing art with us. We are excited to celebrate Black History Month and explore the Black artists in the collection with you & your family. Explore the painting techniques of Black artists in the collection like […]
Canceled Superb Owl Field Day
Canceled Superb Owl Field Day
Get ready to leave it all on the grass at Overton Park Conservancy's Field Day! Saturday, February 3, 2024 - 2:00-5:00pm Huddle up and bring your skill and teammates for classic games like tug-of-war, relay races, and more. There will be food, drinks, and prizes! Register here! All players must be 14 years old or […]
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Postponed Story time at Overton Park
Postponed Story time at Overton Park
Story Time: Join Ranger Heather in an Overton Park story time and activity! Date: Sunday, February 4, 2024 Postponed to Monday, February 5, 2024 10AM due to weather Time: 1:30 PM Rainbow Lake Playground Ages: 3-5 yo Registration required: No For more children's activities, visit our Children's Ranger Programs page! Program information […]
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Story Time at Overton Park
Story Time at Overton Park
Story Time: Join Ranger Heather in an Overton Park story time and activity! Date: Monday, February 5, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Rainbow Lake Playground Ages: 3-5 yo Registration required: No For more children's activities, visit our Children's Ranger Programs page! Program information Please let us know you're coming by registering for programs […]
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Science Café
Science Café
Wind down from the workday by learning something new over drinks! Join Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse for a happy hour with guest speakers who will share unique perspectives from their corners of the scientific world. All are welcome; no previous scientific knowledge required Science Café is scheduled for 5:30 pm the first […]
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Wednesday Winter Walks
Wednesday Winter Walks
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest! No agenda, just a […]
First Wednesdays – Happy Hour & Live Jazz with Stephen Lee and friends
First Wednesdays – Happy Hour & Live Jazz with Stephen Lee and friends
Join Brooks Museum for an exciting happy hour on Wednesday, February 7 at 5:30p! Memphis Jazz Workshop’s very own pianist and crowd favorite, Stephen Lee will be performing smooth Jazz in the Terrace Room. Memphis Jazz Workshop is a non-profit organization committed to cultivating young musicians by providing learning and performance opportunities with professional artists […]
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Homeschool Day – Black History Month
Homeschool Day – Black History Month
Join us for our first Homeschool day of 2024 on February 8th from 10a - 1p. We are excited to celebrate Black History Month and explore the Black artists in the collection with you & your family. At this Homeschool day you can explore the painting techniques of Black artists in the collection like Sam […]
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Lunar New Year Celebration 2024
Lunar New Year Celebration 2024
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Memphis' art museum! On Saturday, February 10 2024, spend the day with us filled with exciting performances, live music, art making for all ages, authentic food, and more! Enjoy a performance of a traditional Chinese Fan Dance or the culminating performance of the Vietnamese Lion Dancers. Learn about our collection […]
Pop Up Winter Scavenger Hunt
Pop Up Winter Scavenger Hunt
Pop up Winter Treasure Hunt: Can you find the riches of the Old Forest? Swing by to grab your Family Winter Treasure Hunt sheet and exploration materials. Complete the activity for a treat! Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024 Time: Between 11:00am-12:00pm Rainbow Lake Old Forest Gateway Arch Ages: +7 yo Registration required: No For […]
Traditional Chinese Brush Painting Workshop for Adults 55+
Traditional Chinese Brush Painting Workshop for Adults 55+
This beginner-friendly workshop for adults 55+ will guide participants through foundational Chinese brush painting techniques and the creation of a painting of bamboo. Chinese brush painting is a method of exploring mindfulness through art by capturing the essence of one’s subject using minimal brush strokes. Join teaching artist Changzhi Yu, who learned this technique in […]
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Volunteer Day
Volunteer Day
Join Ranger Heather in a volunteer project at Overton Park! All participants must be over the age of 18 years old. Date: February 11, 2024 Time: 1:00-3:00pm Meeting Location: Old Forest Gate at Rainbow Lake Parking Lot Register below! (Registration opens 1 week in advance)
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Wednesday Winter Walks
Wednesday Winter Walks
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest! No agenda, just a […]
Figure Drawing Class
Figure Drawing Class
Figure Drawing is back by popular demand! Artists of all levels can practice and increase their skills drawing the human form at Memphis' art museum. Led by a local artist, sessions will include either a nude or clothed model, giving artists the opportunity to practice drawing both. Participants can bring their own drawing supplies. No […]
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Third Thursday Treks
Third Thursday Treks
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 February-May at 4 pm. Registration will be open a week before each walk. Spring 2024 Topics February 15th - Wintery Mix: Thermoregulation in the Old Forest (part 2) March 21st […]
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Figure Drawing Class
Figure Drawing Class
Figure Drawing is back by popular demand! Artists of all levels can practice and increase their skills drawing the human form at Memphis' art museum. Led by a local artist, sessions will include either a nude or clothed model, giving artists the opportunity to practice drawing both. Participants can bring their own drawing supplies. No […]
Mardi Growl with Hollywood Feed
Mardi Growl with Hollywood Feed
Join us on Saturday, February 17 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Overton Bark Dog Park for Mardi Growl, presented by Hollywood Feed and Overton Park Conservancy. This event will feature a dog costume contest with prizes; Hollywood Feed giveaways; dog caricatures; food trucks; a dog parade; and live music from the Mighty Souls […]
Jazz Saturdays
Jazz Saturdays
Jazz represents one of the most important musical, historical, and cultural phenomena of the Memphis and Mid-South area. A true renaissance of Jazz culture can only come about from the youth in this city — aided by those of us who know and have lived the musical richness of this American art form. Memphis Jazz […]
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Children’s Ranger Program – Winter Walk
Children’s Ranger Program – Winter Walk
Deciduous Trees, Decomposition, and Decay: Take a guided nature scavenger hunt with Ranger Heather to seek out signs of life in the winter forest! Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024 Time: 1:30pm East Parkway Old Forest Gateway Arch Ages: +7 yo Registration required: Yes (Registration opens one week before program For more children's activities, visit […]
Volunteer Invasive Species Removal
Volunteer Invasive Species Removal
Join an Invasive Plant Specialist in a volunteer project at Overton Park! Date: February 18th Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm Meeting Location: Near East Parkway Pavilion Dress appropriately and wear closed-toed shoes. Bring work gloves and hydration. By participating in this volunteer event, you agree to the terms of our waiver and release agreement.
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Wednesday Winter Walks
Wednesday Winter Walks
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest! No agenda, just a […]
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Children’s Ranger Program – Spring Painting Activity
Children’s Ranger Program – Spring Painting Activity
Excited for Spring: Paint your own piece of spring-themed artwork with Ranger Heather. Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024 Time: 11:00am Rainbow Lake Ages: +3 yo Registration required: No For more children's activities, visit our Children's Ranger Programs page! Program information Please let us know you're coming by registering for programs that say "Registration Required." […]
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Volunteer Invasive Species Removal
Volunteer Invasive Species Removal
Join an Invasive Plant Specialist in a volunteer project at Overton Park! Date: February 24th Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Location: Near East Parkway Pavilion Dress appropriately and wear closed-toed shoes. Bring work gloves and hydration. By participating in this volunteer event, you agree to the terms of our waiver and release agreement.
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Inspired Aging: Watercolor (Winter Course)
Inspired Aging: Watercolor (Winter Course)
Watercolor Course Beginners welcome! In this 8-week course participants will learn the basics of watercolor painting, from color mixing to a variety of application techniques. Weekly lessons will include opportunities for participants to view watercolors from the Brooks’ collection to garner inspiration for their own watercolor paintings. Classes will meet at the Memphis Brooks Museum […]
Wednesday Winter Walks
Wednesday Winter Walks
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest! No agenda, just a […]
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Owl Prowl
Owl Prowl
Go in search of those curious critters of the night with Overton Park Conservancy Staff. We'll enjoy cookies and hot chocolate and take a hike in the Old Forest. Date: Friday, March 1st (Rain Date: Friday, March 8th) Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm Registration Required (Opens February 16th) Questions? Send us an email Overton […]
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Children’s Ranger Program – Kids Painting
Children’s Ranger Program – Kids Painting
Excited for Spring: Paint your own piece of spring-themed artwork with Ranger Heather Date: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 Time: 10 am Rainbow Lake Ages: +3 yo Registration required: No For more children's activities, visit our Children's Ranger Programs page! Program information Please let us know you're coming by registering for programs that […]
Super Saturday – Women’s History Month
Super Saturday – Women’s History Month
Bring your family to Super Saturday on March 2nd from 10a - 12p! Learn more about the women artists represented in Memphis' art collection and their history as we celebrate Women's History Month. Celebrate female artists like Georgia O'Keefe in Memphis' art collection by creating a beautiful landscape of your own during our art making […]
Poetry in the Park
Poetry in the Park
Join us at on the Greensward for an evening of open mic poetry, spoken word, and live music. Open Mic Sign-up will be on site. Bring a blanket or chair! Free food for the first 75 to register at the event. Date: Saturday, March 2nd Time: 3:30-6:30 PM Rain Date: Saturday, March 9th Presented […]
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Postponed Story time at Overton Park
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