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2014 Membership Shirts Are Here!
We’re excited to announce that our brand-new 2014 membership t-shirts have arrived! This year’s limited-edition shirt was designed by Lauren Rae Holtermann and will only be available to members who […]
Hidden Pictures (of Birds)
The Old Forest State Natural Area is a treasure in all four seasons, but winter marks a special time for anyone interested in bird-watching. Not only do the bare trees […]
Stories: Joanne Rhodes
We recently shared Shirley Tyus’ recollections of Overton Park. One of Shirley’s closest friends since age nine was Lina Farley Rhodes, with whom she grew up performing at Rainbow Lake […]
2013: The Year in Review
2013 was Overton Park Conservancy’s second full year of work in the park, and there was never a dull moment. Here are some of our favorite memories from a banner […]
Meet Our New Director of Operations
There’s a new person occupying the familiar bright yellow Overton Park Conservancy vest that you’ve gotten used to seeing in the park. And so we’ll say a fond farewell to […]
Building a Bike Gateway, Part 7
Missed our earlier installments? Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 / Part 4 / Part 5 / Part 6 The first piece of Bike Gate is officially in the ground. This afternoon, crews from Wagner General Contractors […]
Have you spoken up yet?
Overton Park fans…we’re in a competition, and we’re losing big-time. We’re going to need a few minutes of your time to help make it right! In 2011, a group of […]
Happy Giving Tuesday!
‘Tis the season to give thanks…and to simply give! At Overton Park Conservancy, we know that we wouldn’t exist if not for the generous spirit of the Memphis community. You […]
A Magical Scene
What’s the only way to top a great party? By adding even more magic! And that’s just what A Magical Night at Overton Park did for its second year, adding […]
A Note About Trees
A few quick notes on some plant-related matters (our favorite kind of matters!)… A New Tree for the Playground Earlier this month, we had the privilege of working with Memphis […]