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Statement regarding tree removal
On Monday, January 11th, Overton Park Conservancy (OPC) staff became aware that 27 trees on the north end of the Greensward had been removed by an unknown person or persons. […]
Watching the Old Forest grow
In our previous blog post, we told you how students from Rhodes College are studying the Old Forest through examining what’s at the heart of its full-grown (or dead) trees. […]
Creating a plan to move the park forward
Overton Park Conservancy is committed to identifying parking solutions that best fit the needs of all Park users and stakeholders. The recent opinion, with which we strongly disagree, issued by […]
What the trees are teaching us
Many of us remember looking at tree rings when we were children, counting the grooves to figure out the age of a tree. But as this year’s Urban Forestry Fellows […]
OPC Looks Towards the Future
In the past few years, Overton Park and the cultural institutions that call the park home, have experienced a boom in popularity and usage. With the expanding success of the […]
Request for Proposals – Overton Park Parking & Traffic Planning
Overton Park Conservancy (OPC) is interested in contracting for professional assistance in developing a Parking & Traffic Plan for Overton Park and each of the institutions housed within the park. […]
Lighting up a Magical Night
From the crisp fall weather to the delicate string lights that made the formal gardens sparkle, 2015’s A Magical Night at Overton Park was more beautiful than ever. The clear-topped […]
What a forest can teach us
Last week, the Tennessee Urban Forestry Conference came to town. “Walking in Memphis: The Future of the Urban Forest” brought professionals from around the state to learn about critical issues facing the […]
Put down Roots with our new program
Overton Park Conservancy is excited to announce the launch of a new group: Overton Park Roots! Like our membership program, the Roots group engages our community in protecting the park, […]
Overton Park Community Farmers Market starts today!
Looking for a convenient place to stop on your way home from work to grab fresh fruit, veggies, fish, and more? Now through October, you can swing by the East […]