Honey, I`m home! Each spring, thousands of birds undertake one of nature’s most extraordinary feats: a treacherous journey across hemispheres. Overton Park sits along the Mississippi Flyway, a critical stopover where weary travelers find refuge before continuing their migration or settling for the season.

At next week`s Third Thursday Trek on April 16, we’ll uncover the hidden strategies birds use to survive this perilous passage. Why do some species brave the risks while others stay put? How do they navigate thousands of miles? Discover why the Old Forest serves as a lifeline for these remarkable travelers.

Suggested donation is $5, and tickets are available at overtonpark.org/trek. ...

The forest is full of birdsong and the weather is gorgeous. Join us for an April full of events at Overton Park! Find more info and registration links at overtonpark.org/calendar.

🗓️ Every Weds 4/8 – 4/29, 4:15 PM – Wednesday Walks
Make new friends and catch up with old ones at our weekly walk through the Old Forest. Meet at the information kiosk in the Rainbow Lake parking lot.

🗓️ Thurs 4/9 and 4/23, 11:00 AM – 65+ Nature Journaling
Seniors are welcome at these free sessions in partnership with Creative Aging that help you observe and record the natural world.

🗓️ Fri 4/10 and Sat 4/18, 8:00 AM – Songbird Strolls
Spring migration has begun, and we’ve got warblers to find! Meet us at East Parkway Pavilion for a free, beginner-friendly bird walk in the woods.

🗓️ Sat 4/11, 10:00 AM – All Ages Nature Journaling
Young or young at heart? All ages are welcome to join us to explore the wonders of nature while developing their observational skills.

🗓️ Thurs 4/16, 4:00 PM – Third Thursday Trek
How do birds decide whether to migrate or stay put, and what goes into their cross-continent journeys? Join us for a deep dive into avian travel logistics. Registration opens Thursday, April 9.

🗓️ Mon 4/20, 12:15 PM – Field Notes
See what’s on view in the Old Forest in this lunchtime walk series. Meet at the information kiosk in the Rainbow Lake parking lot.

🗓️ Fri 4/24 - Mon 4/27 – City Nature Challenge
Put Memphis on the map in this international competition to see which cities can observe the most wildlife over a long weekend. Among the events will be a BioBlitz at Overton Park on Saturday at 10:00 AM.

🗓️ Sat 4/25, 9:00 AM – Earth Day Volunteer Activity sponsored by @comcast
Meet at Rainbow Lake Playground to help us spread fresh mulch safety surfacing.

🗓️ Sat 4/25, 1:30 PM – Volunteer Ranger Orientation
Do you love Overton Park and want to play an active role in its care? Join us for this information session to learn about how to get involved.

🗓️ Thu 4/30, 7:30 AM – World Migratory Bird Day Walk
Join the Memphis chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society for a free walk to celebrate birds’ return to their summer homes. Meet at East Parkway Pavilion. ...