BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Overton Park Conservancy - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://overtonpark.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Overton Park Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260514T103802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T104355Z UID:10002598-1779379200-1779382800@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Third Thursday Treks DESCRIPTION: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 4pm. Registration will be open a week before each walk. \n\n\n\n\nTracks and Signs: A Naturalist’s Exploration of the Forest\n\n\n\n\nStep into the hidden world of insects and invertebrates with magnifying glass in hand during this month’s Third Thursday Trek. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a leisurely walk through the Old Forest as we slow down and search for the remarkable evidence of tiny lives all around us. We’ll hunt for insect eggs\, feeding signs\, galls\, leaf mines\, webs\, cocoons\, droppings\, and shelters\, learning to read the forest like a naturalist. \n\n\n\nCome curious and with a willingness to get close to the mysterious!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrek surfaces may include paved road\, limestone gravel trail\, and Old Forest natural trails with uneven surfaces. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Send us an email  \n\n\n\nSee our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nOverton Park Conservancy is the nonprofit organization that has been caring for Memphis’s central green space since 2012. With the generous support of our community\, we work each day to make the park a beautiful and welcoming place for all Memphians\, as well as a valuable source of urban habitat for wildlife. \n\n\n\nThe Conservancy must raise roughly 85% of our budget each year from people like you who care about the many things Overton Park has to offer. A gift of any amount helps us maintain and improve the park. URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/third-thursday-treks-7/ CATEGORIES:Education,Run/Walk,Third Thursday Treks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Third-Thursday-Treks-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20251209T194104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T194320Z UID:10002592-1779293700-1779296400@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION: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? \nIf you answered yes to any of those question\, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda\, just a chance to meet new people and get a walk in. \nThe route will be the 1.4 loop around the forest and is on the accessible pavement. Leashed dogs are welcome – please BYO poop baggies! \nDates: Wednesdays (Check our events calendar for exceptions) \nTime: 4:15pm \nWhere:  Rainbow Lake Playground Information Kiosk  \n \nBy attending and participating you agree to our Waiver and Release of Liability. \nQuestions? Email us!  URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/wednesday-walks-2/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:Rainbow Lake\, 2080 Poplar Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Walk-Format-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260126T225256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T152230Z UID:10002649-1779106500-1779109200@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Field Notes DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the Conservancy and what’s happening in the park? Join Stewardship Manager Fields Falcone for a casual lunch-hour walk and talk to learn more about local ecology\, conservation efforts\, and park news. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet you at the Rainbow Lake Parking Lot Information Kiosk for a 45 minute gentle walk. \n\n\n\nLeashed dogs are welcome! Walks will either take place on a paved road\, gravel limestone\, or natural trail depending on season and participant accessibility considerations. URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/field-notes/2026-05-18/ CATEGORIES:Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/fields-talking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260416T213825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T145417Z UID:10002845-1778923800-1778941800@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Bumble Bee Atlas Community Science Workshop [Registration Closed] DESCRIPTION:Some bumble bee species are disappearing—and we need your eyes and skills to help protect them. Join us for a training workshop for the Bumble Bee Atlas\, a community science project aimed at gathering data needed to track and conserve bumble bee.  \n\n\n\nDuring this indoor and outdoor field workshop\, you will be introduced to bumble bee ecology and conservation and how to participate in the Bumble Bee Atlas as a community scientist. You will learn how to catch\, photograph\, and identify bumble bees in the field. Together\, we’ll search the site for bumble bees and learn how to tell them apart from other bees. \n\n\n\nWe still have a lot to learn about Southeastern bumble bees\, so we need all the help we can get to document where they occur and what habitats and plants they are using.   \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: Friday\, May 15th\, 9am \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closed URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/bumble-bee-atlas-community-science-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Education,Feature Event,Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Eastern-bumble-bee.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T090000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20251210T201434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T223352Z UID:10002645-1778918400-1778922000@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Songbird Stroll DESCRIPTION:There’s a Bird for Everyone! \n\n\n\nIs your top ten movie list filled with romantic films? Keep an eye out for the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and their elaborate courtship displays!Do you enjoy a good laugh at comedy clubs? Listen for the chuckles of the White-breasted Nuthatch as it creeps up the side of a tree.Are you singing along non-stop to the Wicked album? The Carolina Wren has a big voice packed into a compact size! \n\n\n\nWhether your Life List is competitive or your favorite bird is one served by Colonel Sanders\, you are invited to join us for Songbird Strolls! Twice a month\, we’ll venture out to see what the birds are up to in the Old Forest. Experience lively avian antics\, hear the magic of migration\, and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents. \n\n\n\nBYO binoculars or borrow ours! Participants are encouraged to download the free birding app Merlin. We prefer that dogs be left at home for this event; they can be disruptive to birds\, and we’ll be looking and listening for subtle movements and sounds on this walk. (Dogs are welcome on our Wednesday Walks!)  \n\n\n\nDates: Second Friday and Fourth Saturday: February – May. See our Events Calendar for exact dates/cancellations.Time: 8AMLocation: Meet at the East Parkway Pavilion (389 E Parkway N)Surfaces: Roads + Limestone Gravel Loop (Natural trails depending on group considerations) URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/songbird-stroll-3/2026-05-16/ LOCATION:East Parkway Pavilion\, 389 E. Parkway N.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38112 CATEGORIES:Education,Feature Event,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Songbird-Strolls-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20251209T194104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T194320Z UID:10002591-1778688900-1778691600@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION: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? \nIf you answered yes to any of those question\, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda\, just a chance to meet new people and get a walk in. \nThe route will be the 1.4 loop around the forest and is on the accessible pavement. Leashed dogs are welcome – please BYO poop baggies! \nDates: Wednesdays (Check our events calendar for exceptions) \nTime: 4:15pm \nWhere:  Rainbow Lake Playground Information Kiosk  \n \nBy attending and participating you agree to our Waiver and Release of Liability. \nQuestions? Email us!  URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/wednesday-walks-2/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:Rainbow Lake\, 2080 Poplar Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Walk-Format-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T133000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260424T165104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T165105Z UID:10002847-1778576400-1778592600@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Compound Leaf Tree Identification Course DESCRIPTION:Compounding Confusion – Tree ID Class\n\n\n\nReady to turn compounding confusion into confident identification? While many trees in the Old Forest display simple leaves\, a variety showcase compound leaves. Learning to tell them apart opens up a wider dimension of forest exploration. \n\n\n\nThe Overton Park Conservancy is hosting a Compound Leaves Tree Identification Course led by Certified Forester and ISA Certified Arborist Dr. Eric Bridges. \n\n\n\nThrough indoor instruction and outdoor field exploration in the historic Overton Park\, you’ll practice identifying compound leaf trees such as ashes\, hickories\, and other common species in West Tennessee’s woodlands. You’ll also develop the skills to create your own keys. Beyond identification\, you’ll discover how these trees play crucial ecological roles and have shaped the cultural landscape of our region. \n\n\n\nTurn confusion into confidence and enroll today! \n\n\n\nThis course is designed for participants who have already completed our Tree Identification and/or Oak Identification Course or have familiarity with basic tree identification using botanical terms and dichotomous keys. \n\n\n\nRegistration includes lunch and the use of course materials. \n\n\n\nRain Date: Wednesday\, May 13th \n\n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/compound-leaf-tree-identification-course/ CATEGORIES:Education,Feature Event,Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Eric-Forest-Class.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260430T234148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T234150Z UID:10002848-1778349600-1778356800@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Overton Park x Old Dominick Cocktail Class DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 9\, at the Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse in Overton Park for an evening celebrating Squirrel Tale\, Old Dominick Distillery’s newest collaborative whiskey\, created in partnership with Overton Park Conservancy and Overton Park 9. \n\n\n\nThe evening begins at 6:00 PM with a guided cocktail-making class\, where you’ll learn to craft two exclusive Squirrel Tale cocktails while hearing the story behind this distinctive whiskey. Whether you’re a seasoned home bartender or simply enjoy a well-made drink\, you’ll leave with new skills and a new favorite recipe. \n\n\n\nYou’ll hear from Overton Park Conservancy’s Dr. Eric Bridges\, an expert in urban forestry\, who will share the vital role of oak trees in old forest ecosystems and their essential influence on the character and craft of whiskey. He’ll be joined by Chris Canale\, President of Old Dominick Distillery\, who together with his cousin Alex Canale revived the historic Memphis distillery founded by their great-great grandfather. \n\n\n\nRaise a glass\, learn something new\, and enjoy a memorable evening with us at the Abe Goodman Clubhouse.Tickets are $55 per person.Attendance is limited to 40 guests. Reserve your spot today. URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/overton-park-x-old-dominick-cocktail-class/ LOCATION:Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse\, 2080 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:Feature Event,Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Squirrel-Tale-1000.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T090000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20251210T201604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T160637Z UID:10002610-1778227200-1778230800@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Songbird Stroll DESCRIPTION:There’s a Bird for Everyone! \n\n\n\nIs your top ten movie list filled with romantic films? Keep an eye out for the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and their elaborate courtship displays!Do you enjoy a good laugh at comedy clubs? Listen for the chuckles of the White-breasted Nuthatch as it creeps up the side of a tree.Are you singing along non-stop to the Wicked album? The Carolina Wren has a big voice packed into a compact size! \n\n\n\nWhether your Life List is competitive or your favorite bird is one served by Colonel Sanders\, you are invited to join us for Songbird Strolls! Twice a month\, we’ll venture out to see what the birds are up to in the Old Forest. Experience lively avian antics\, hear the magic of migration\, and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents. \n\n\n\nBYO binoculars or borrow ours! Participants are encouraged to download the free birding app Merlin. We prefer that dogs be left at home for this event; they can be disruptive to birds\, and we’ll be looking and listening for subtle movements and sounds on this walk. (Dogs are welcome on our Wednesday Walks!)  \n\n\n\nDates: Second Friday and third Saturday: February – May. See our Events Calendar for exact dates/cancellations.Time: 8AMLocation: Meet at the East Parkway Pavilion (389 E Parkway N)Surfaces: Roads + Limestone Gravel Loop (Natural trails depending on group considerations) URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/songbird-stroll-4/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:East Parkway Pavilion\, 389 E. Parkway N.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38112 CATEGORIES:Education,Feature Event,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Songbird-Strolls-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260319T191054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193620Z UID:10002708-1778151600-1778157000@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Senior Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Spring into Creativity with Nature Journaling!\n\n\n\nEmbark on a journey of observation and inquiry with our Nature Journaling workshop. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your practice\, this session will guide you in capturing the beauty of the natural world through words\, pictures\, and numbers. \n\n\n\nAll participants will receive paper and recording supplies such as pencils\, watercolors\, and colored pencils. Participants are welcome to bring their own favorite notebooks and journaling tools! \n\n\n\nDesigned for Learners Aged 65+: This workshop is proudly offered by Creative Aging in partnership with Overton Park Conservancy\, and supported by ARTSmemphis\, the Tennessee Arts Commission\, the Assisi Foundation\, and First Horizon Foundation. \n\n\n\nReady to explore and record the wonders of nature? Sign up today and embrace the beauty of spring!  \n\n\n\nRegistration opens March 23rd \n\n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/senior-nature-journaling-3/ CATEGORIES:Art,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Women-with-Tulip-Poplar-NJ.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260506T191516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T191531Z UID:10002590-1778084100-1778086800@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION: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? \nIf you answered yes to any of those question\, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda\, just a chance to meet new people and get a walk in. \nThe route will be the 1.4 loop around the forest and is on the accessible pavement. Leashed dogs are welcome – please BYO poop baggies! \nDates: Wednesdays (Check our events calendar for exceptions) \nTime: 4:15pm \nWhere:  Rainbow Lake Playground Information Kiosk  \n \nBy attending and participating you agree to our Waiver and Release of Liability. \nQuestions? Email us!  URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/wednesday-walks/ LOCATION:Rainbow Lake\, 2080 Poplar Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Walk-Format-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T183000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260416T205715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T212719Z UID:10002641-1778002200-1778005800@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Science Café [Sold Out] DESCRIPTION:Unwind after the workday at Science Café\, a happy hour series hosted by Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse. Enjoy snacks and discussion with guest speakers who share fresh perspectives from the world of science. No background knowledge needed—just curiosity! \n\n\n\nTaking a Turtle’s Temperature: How do we know if a reptile is healthy?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReptiles\, including turtles\, snakes\, lizards\, and crocodilians\, have thrived on the planet for millions of years. Yet we know almost nothing about what signs indicate whether an individual or population is healthy. With many new threats and diseases affecting reptiles worldwide\, the race to understand the physiology of these incredible creatures is on!   \n\n\n\nDr. Neuman-Lee combines research in the field\, lab\, and with zoos to understand the underlying biology of immunity\, reproduction\, and stress response in reptiles. Come hear how studying these processes could help us protect these ancient creatures as they face new challenges. \n\n\n\nDr. Lorin (Lori) Neuman-Lee is an Associate Professor of Physiology at Arkansas State University in the Department of Biological Sciences. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in both Biology and English at Iowa State University\, a Master’s Degree in Biology at Eastern Illinois University\, and her PhD in Biology at Utah State University. Dr. Neuman-Lee has worked across the world with species as iconic as the Galapagos Marine Iguana and as home-grown as the red-eared slider turtle. She mentors students in the lab\, field\, and in the zoo to understand the physiology of reptiles. \n\n\n\nRegistration opens two weeks in advance! \n\n\n\n\nSold Out\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Science Café Waitlist\n Want us to let you know if a spot becomes available? Sign up for the waitlist below! \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n How many people are in your group?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Send us an email  \n\n\n\nPlease review our cancellation policy here. \n\n\n\nOverton Park Conservancy is the nonprofit organization that has been caring for Memphis’s central green space since 2012. With the generous support of our community\, we work each day to make the park a beautiful and welcoming place for all Memphians\, as well as a valuable source of urban habitat for wildlife. \n\n\n\nThe Conservancy must raise roughly 85% of our budget each year from people like you who care about the many things Overton Park has to offer. A gift of any amount helps us maintain and improve the park. URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/science-cafe-9/ LOCATION:Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse\, 2080 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:Education,Science Café ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Neuman-Lee.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260313T175940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T210719Z UID:10002701-1777719600-1777723200@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Walk in the Old Forest [Sold Out] DESCRIPTION:Slow down this spring on a gentle Mindfulness Walk led by Coach Alex Carpenter. This calming forest walk invites you to pause from daily life and reconnect with the natural world around you. No experience necessary—just bring yourself. \n\n\n\nThis program will be held on accessible surfaces. \n\n\n\nThis event is pay-what-you-can\, with a suggested contribution of $3 per person. Registration opens 2 weeks in advance.  \n\n\n\n\nSold Out\n\n\n\n\nAlex Carpenter is an emerging coach certified in Stress Management\, Emotional Intelligence\, and Mindfulness by Symbiosis Coaching and the Transformation Academy. Learn more about Alex Carpenter Coaching here! URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/mindfulness-walk-in-the-old-forest-2/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MindfulnessWalk.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20251209T194104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T194320Z UID:10002589-1777479300-1777482000@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION: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? \nIf you answered yes to any of those question\, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda\, just a chance to meet new people and get a walk in. \nThe route will be the 1.4 loop around the forest and is on the accessible pavement. Leashed dogs are welcome – please BYO poop baggies! \nDates: Wednesdays (Check our events calendar for exceptions) \nTime: 4:15pm \nWhere:  Rainbow Lake Playground Information Kiosk  \n \nBy attending and participating you agree to our Waiver and Release of Liability. \nQuestions? Email us!  URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/wednesday-walks-2/2026-04-29/ LOCATION:Rainbow Lake\, 2080 Poplar Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Walk-Format-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260319T191508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T165715Z UID:10002709-1777123800-1777129200@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Ranger Orientation DESCRIPTION:Do you love Overton Park and want to play an active role in its care? Join us for our upcoming Volunteer Ranger Information Session and Orientation. \n\n\n\nTo participate\, all Volunteer Rangers must: \n\n\n\n\nAttend an orientation and training session\n\n\n\nComplete a background check\n\n\n\nContribute $25 to offset the background check cost\n\n\n\nBe 18 years or older\n\n\n\nSign up for at least one 2-hour shift per month (most shifts occur on weekends)\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Volunteer Ranger Information Session\n This form is used for potential volunteer rangers who are registering to attend the information/orientation session. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Please fill out one registration form per person.\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Mobile Phone*Waiver Release*Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement found at www.overtonpark.org/waiver (Spanish available)\n\nI recognize and acknowledge that there are risks associated with Overton Park Conservancy programming and events\, which may include but are not limited to: falls\, contact with other participants\, the effects of weather\, conflicts with animals such as snakes\, exposure to plants such as poison ivy\, dehydration\, misuse or failure of equipment.\n\nI waive all claims that I might have based on any of those and other risks typical in this type of activity. I am aware that staff/volunteers may provide support for this program/event\, including but not limited to directions and map guidance.\n\nI am also aware that first aid\, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)\, or the use of an AED (automated external defibrillator) is not available for this program/event.\n\nI understand that Overton Park Conservancy does not assume any responsibility or liability with respect to my (or my child/ward) participation in this program/event. I agree and hereby waive (on behalf of myself and my child/ward) all claims against\, and agree to fully release\, hold harmless\, and indemnify Overton Park Conservancy\, all sponsors\, representatives (including staff/volunteers)\, and independent contractors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation (or my child/ward’s participation) in the program/event\, even though liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.\n\nBy attending this event\, you understand\, agree\, warrant and covenant for yourself and\, if applicable\, for your minor child/ward.\n\nBy attending and/or signing up for this event\, I acknowledge that I have read this agreement and I fully understand the risks of myself or my child(ren) participating in Overton Park Conservancy programs or activities. I am fully aware that this sign up will have the effect of releasing Overton Park Conservancy\, its board members\, directors\, staff\, employees\, and volunteers from all liability or claims of any nature or kind which may occur as a result of participation in these programs or activities. I agree to the Waiver and Release of Liability AgreementCommentsPlease let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? Ask away. URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/volunteer-ranger-orientation/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Orientation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Volunteer-Ranger-Program-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T113000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20251219T171744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163218Z UID:10002624-1777111200-1777116600@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: BioBlitz at Overton Park DESCRIPTION:Join the City Nature Challenge\, a worldwide movement to document wild nature and help fight biodiversity loss! \n\n\n\nOverton Park Conservancy staff will lead us on an exploratory BioBlitz in Overton Park\, where every photo you upload to iNaturalist becomes a data point that helps scientists understand and protect wildlife. We’ll record wildlife such as plants\, insects\, fungi\, reptiles\, birds\, and mammals.  \n\n\n\nLast year\, our community contributed close to 2.7K observations! Together\, we can build an even stronger picture of nature in Memphis. No experience with iNaturalist necessary – all ages welcome.  \n\n\n\nThis program will be held on natural surface trails\, limestone trails\, and/or pavement surfaces. Accessible (paved) routes available.  \n\n\n\nRegistration opens 2 weeks in advance.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/cncbioblitz/ LOCATION:Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse\, 2080 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:City Nature Challenge,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/52062543870_2316d5a106_k.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260323T155136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155137Z UID:10002711-1777107600-1777118400@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Volunteer on Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Join Overton Park Conservancy for an Earth Day volunteer event! Meet at Rainbow Lake Playground to help us spread fresh mulch safety surfacing. Wear closed-toed shoes\, and bring gloves and water. We’ll provide the wheelbarrows and rakes! URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/volunteer-on-earth-day/ LOCATION:Rainbow Lake Pavilion\, Old Forest Lane\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mulchvol.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260319T190659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T190700Z UID:10002707-1776942000-1776947400@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Senior Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Spring into Creativity with Nature Journaling!\n\n\n\nEmbark on a journey of observation and inquiry with our Nature Journaling workshop. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your practice\, this session will guide you in capturing the beauty of the natural world through words\, pictures\, and numbers. \n\n\n\nAll participants will receive paper and recording supplies such as pencils\, watercolors\, and colored pencils. Participants are welcome to bring their own favorite notebooks and journaling tools! \n\n\n\nDesigned for Learners Aged 65+: This workshop is proudly offered by Creative Aging in partnership with Overton Park Conservancy\, and supported by ARTSmemphis\, the Tennessee Arts Commission\, the Assisi Foundation\, and First Horizon Foundation. \n\n\n\nReady to explore and record the wonders of nature? Sign up today and embrace the beauty of spring!  \n\n\n\nRegistration opens March 23rd \n\n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/senior-nature-journaling-2/ CATEGORIES:Art,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Women-with-Tulip-Poplar-NJ.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20251209T194104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T194320Z UID:10002588-1776874500-1776877200@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION: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? \nIf you answered yes to any of those question\, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda\, just a chance to meet new people and get a walk in. \nThe route will be the 1.4 loop around the forest and is on the accessible pavement. Leashed dogs are welcome – please BYO poop baggies! \nDates: Wednesdays (Check our events calendar for exceptions) \nTime: 4:15pm \nWhere:  Rainbow Lake Playground Information Kiosk  \n \nBy attending and participating you agree to our Waiver and Release of Liability. \nQuestions? Email us!  URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/wednesday-walks-2/2026-04-22/ LOCATION:Rainbow Lake\, 2080 Poplar Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Walk-Format-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260227T224049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T163937Z UID:10002695-1776855600-1776861000@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Senior Nature Journaling Course DESCRIPTION:Spring into Creativity with Nature Journaling!\n\n\n\nJoin the Overton Park Conservancy and Memphis artist Susan Maakestad for a transformative four-week Senior Nature Journaling workshop this spring! \n\n\n\nAs the season awakens\, immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of nature. In this course\, you’ll learn essential skills and techniques for capturing your observations in a journal\, fostering both creativity and mindfulness. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nKick-off Session: Start with an engaging indoor session to introduce concepts and techniques.\n\n\n\nOutdoor Exploration: For the next three weeks\, we’ll venture into the Old Forest and other green spaces within Overton Park.\n\n\n\nCombine Art and Science: Gain a deeper appreciation for flowers\, trees\, and other plants as you merge artistic expression with scientific observation.\n\n\n\n\nAll participants will receive paper and recording supplies such as pencils\, watercolors\, and colored pencils. Participants are welcome to bring their own favorite notebooks and journaling tools! \n\n\n\nThis four-week workshop will be held at Overton Park from 11:00am-12:30pm the following Wednesdays: \n\n\n\n\nApril 1st \n\n\n\nApril 8th\n\n\n\nApril 15th\n\n\n\nApril 22nd  \n\n\n\n\nDesigned for Learners Aged 55+: This workshop is proudly presented by Overton Park Conservancy and Creative Aging\, supported by ARTSmemphis\, the Tennessee Arts Commission\, and First Horizon Foundation. \n\n\n\nReady to explore and record the wonders of nature? Sign up today and embrace the beauty of spring!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/senior-nature-journaling-course/2026-04-22/ CATEGORIES:Art,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nature-Journal-Gallery-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260126T225256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T152230Z UID:10002648-1776687300-1776690000@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Field Notes DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the Conservancy and what’s happening in the park? Join Stewardship Manager Fields Falcone for a casual lunch-hour walk and talk to learn more about local ecology\, conservation efforts\, and park news. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet you at the Rainbow Lake Parking Lot Information Kiosk for a 45 minute gentle walk. \n\n\n\nLeashed dogs are welcome! Walks will either take place on a paved road\, gravel limestone\, or natural trail depending on season and participant accessibility considerations. URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/field-notes/2026-04-20/ CATEGORIES:Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/fields-talking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260418T120209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T120239Z UID:10002644-1776499200-1776502800@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Songbird Stroll DESCRIPTION:There’s a Bird for Everyone! \n\n\n\nIs your top ten movie list filled with romantic films? Keep an eye out for the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and their elaborate courtship displays!Do you enjoy a good laugh at comedy clubs? Listen for the chuckles of the White-breasted Nuthatch as it creeps up the side of a tree.Are you singing along non-stop to the Wicked album? The Carolina Wren has a big voice packed into a compact size! \n\n\n\nWhether your Life List is competitive or your favorite bird is one served by Colonel Sanders\, you are invited to join us for Songbird Strolls! Twice a month\, we’ll venture out to see what the birds are up to in the Old Forest. Experience lively avian antics\, hear the magic of migration\, and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents. \n\n\n\nBYO binoculars or borrow ours! Participants are encouraged to download the free birding app Merlin. We prefer that dogs be left at home for this event; they can be disruptive to birds\, and we’ll be looking and listening for subtle movements and sounds on this walk. (Dogs are welcome on our Wednesday Walks!)  \n\n\n\nDates: Second Friday and Fourth Saturday: February – May. See our Events Calendar for exact dates/cancellations.Time: 8AMLocation: Meet at the East Parkway Pavilion (389 E Parkway N)Surfaces: Roads + Limestone Gravel Loop (Natural trails depending on group considerations) URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/songbird-stroll-5/ LOCATION:East Parkway Pavilion\, 389 E. Parkway N.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38112 CATEGORIES:Education,Feature Event,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Songbird-Strolls-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260402T153022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T220716Z UID:10002597-1776355200-1776358800@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Third Thursday Treks DESCRIPTION:Honey\, I’m Home: The nitty gritty of bird migration\n\n\n\nEach spring and fall\, thousands of birds undertake one of nature’s most extraordinary feats: a treacherous journey across hemispheres. The Old Forest at Overton Park sits along the Mississippi Flyway\, a critical stopover where weary travelers find refuge before continuing their migration or settling for the season.Join us for Third Thursday Trek\, a guided walk where 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration opens one week before the program. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrek surfaces may include paved road\, limestone gravel trail\, and Old Forest natural trails with uneven surfaces. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Send us an email  \n\n\n\nSee our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nOverton Park Conservancy is the nonprofit organization that has been caring for Memphis’s central green space since 2012. With the generous support of our community\, we work each day to make the park a beautiful and welcoming place for all Memphians\, as well as a valuable source of urban habitat for wildlife. \n\n\n\nThe Conservancy must raise roughly 85% of our budget each year from people like you who care about the many things Overton Park has to offer. A gift of any amount helps us maintain and improve the park. URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/third-thursday-treks-3/ CATEGORIES:Education,Run/Walk,Third Thursday Treks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Third-Thursday-Treks-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20251209T194104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T194320Z UID:10002587-1776269700-1776272400@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION: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? \nIf you answered yes to any of those question\, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda\, just a chance to meet new people and get a walk in. \nThe route will be the 1.4 loop around the forest and is on the accessible pavement. Leashed dogs are welcome – please BYO poop baggies! \nDates: Wednesdays (Check our events calendar for exceptions) \nTime: 4:15pm \nWhere:  Rainbow Lake Playground Information Kiosk  \n \nBy attending and participating you agree to our Waiver and Release of Liability. \nQuestions? Email us!  URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/wednesday-walks-2/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Rainbow Lake\, 2080 Poplar Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Walk-Format-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260227T224049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T163937Z UID:10002694-1776250800-1776256200@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Senior Nature Journaling Course DESCRIPTION:Spring into Creativity with Nature Journaling!\n\n\n\nJoin the Overton Park Conservancy and Memphis artist Susan Maakestad for a transformative four-week Senior Nature Journaling workshop this spring! \n\n\n\nAs the season awakens\, immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of nature. In this course\, you’ll learn essential skills and techniques for capturing your observations in a journal\, fostering both creativity and mindfulness. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nKick-off Session: Start with an engaging indoor session to introduce concepts and techniques.\n\n\n\nOutdoor Exploration: For the next three weeks\, we’ll venture into the Old Forest and other green spaces within Overton Park.\n\n\n\nCombine Art and Science: Gain a deeper appreciation for flowers\, trees\, and other plants as you merge artistic expression with scientific observation.\n\n\n\n\nAll participants will receive paper and recording supplies such as pencils\, watercolors\, and colored pencils. Participants are welcome to bring their own favorite notebooks and journaling tools! \n\n\n\nThis four-week workshop will be held at Overton Park from 11:00am-12:30pm the following Wednesdays: \n\n\n\n\nApril 1st \n\n\n\nApril 8th\n\n\n\nApril 15th\n\n\n\nApril 22nd  \n\n\n\n\nDesigned for Learners Aged 55+: This workshop is proudly presented by Overton Park Conservancy and Creative Aging\, supported by ARTSmemphis\, the Tennessee Arts Commission\, and First Horizon Foundation. \n\n\n\nReady to explore and record the wonders of nature? Sign up today and embrace the beauty of spring!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/senior-nature-journaling-course/2026-04-15/ CATEGORIES:Art,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nature-Journal-Gallery-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260319T193345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T220944Z UID:10002710-1775901600-1775905200@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:All Ages Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Young or young at heart? Join us for a Multi-generational Nature Journaling session at Overton Park with Caroline Schratz! \n\n\n\nThis session invites all ages to explore the wonders of nature while developing their observation and artistic skills. Participants will learn to document the wild wonders of the Old Forest through sketches and notes. This hands-on\, creative activity is perfect for sparking curiosity and connecting with nature! \n\n\n\nWe’ll provide supplies\, but you are welcome to bring your own notebooks and favorite coloring pencils or markers. We can’t wait to see what you’ll discover! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Schratz is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider and the founder of Integrative Wellness 901. Her work centers around a holistic\, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes nervous system regulation and the healing power of nature. Certified in EMDR and mindfulness-based ecotherapy\, Caroline integrates evidence-based therapy with somatic practices\, trauma-informed yoga\, and nature connection to support trauma recovery and resilience. She hosts women’s wellness retreats and outdoor workshops designed to create safe\, restorative spaces for healing and growth. URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/all-ages-nature-journaling/ CATEGORIES:Art,Education,Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Campus-Kid-Touching-Tree.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T090000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20251210T201604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T160637Z UID:10002609-1775808000-1775811600@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Songbird Stroll DESCRIPTION:There’s a Bird for Everyone! \n\n\n\nIs your top ten movie list filled with romantic films? Keep an eye out for the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and their elaborate courtship displays!Do you enjoy a good laugh at comedy clubs? Listen for the chuckles of the White-breasted Nuthatch as it creeps up the side of a tree.Are you singing along non-stop to the Wicked album? The Carolina Wren has a big voice packed into a compact size! \n\n\n\nWhether your Life List is competitive or your favorite bird is one served by Colonel Sanders\, you are invited to join us for Songbird Strolls! Twice a month\, we’ll venture out to see what the birds are up to in the Old Forest. Experience lively avian antics\, hear the magic of migration\, and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents. \n\n\n\nBYO binoculars or borrow ours! Participants are encouraged to download the free birding app Merlin. We prefer that dogs be left at home for this event; they can be disruptive to birds\, and we’ll be looking and listening for subtle movements and sounds on this walk. (Dogs are welcome on our Wednesday Walks!)  \n\n\n\nDates: Second Friday and third Saturday: February – May. See our Events Calendar for exact dates/cancellations.Time: 8AMLocation: Meet at the East Parkway Pavilion (389 E Parkway N)Surfaces: Roads + Limestone Gravel Loop (Natural trails depending on group considerations) URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/songbird-stroll-4/2026-04-10/ LOCATION:East Parkway Pavilion\, 389 E. Parkway N.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38112 CATEGORIES:Education,Feature Event,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Songbird-Strolls-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260319T190316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T190754Z UID:10002703-1775732400-1775737800@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Senior Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Spring into Creativity with Nature Journaling!\n\n\n\nEmbark on a journey of observation and inquiry with our Nature Journaling workshop. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your practice\, this session will guide you in capturing the beauty of the natural world through words\, pictures\, and numbers. \n\n\n\nAll participants will receive paper and recording supplies such as pencils\, watercolors\, and colored pencils. Participants are welcome to bring their own favorite notebooks and journaling tools! \n\n\n\nDesigned for Learners Aged 65+: This workshop is proudly offered by Creative Aging in partnership with Overton Park Conservancy\, and supported by ARTSmemphis\, the Tennessee Arts Commission\, the Assisi Foundation\, and First Horizon Foundation. \n\n\n\nReady to explore and record the wonders of nature? Sign up today and embrace the beauty of spring!  \n\n\n\nRegistration opens March 23rd \n\n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/senior-nature-journaling/ CATEGORIES:Art,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Women-with-Tulip-Poplar-NJ.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20251209T194104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T194320Z UID:10002586-1775664900-1775667600@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION: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? \nIf you answered yes to any of those question\, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! No agenda\, just a chance to meet new people and get a walk in. \nThe route will be the 1.4 loop around the forest and is on the accessible pavement. Leashed dogs are welcome – please BYO poop baggies! \nDates: Wednesdays (Check our events calendar for exceptions) \nTime: 4:15pm \nWhere:  Rainbow Lake Playground Information Kiosk  \n \nBy attending and participating you agree to our Waiver and Release of Liability. \nQuestions? Email us!  URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/wednesday-walks-2/2026-04-08/ LOCATION:Rainbow Lake\, 2080 Poplar Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104 CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Run/Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Walk-Format-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T062559 CREATED:20260227T224049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T163937Z UID:10002693-1775646000-1775651400@overtonpark.org SUMMARY:Senior Nature Journaling Course DESCRIPTION:Spring into Creativity with Nature Journaling!\n\n\n\nJoin the Overton Park Conservancy and Memphis artist Susan Maakestad for a transformative four-week Senior Nature Journaling workshop this spring! \n\n\n\nAs the season awakens\, immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of nature. In this course\, you’ll learn essential skills and techniques for capturing your observations in a journal\, fostering both creativity and mindfulness. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nKick-off Session: Start with an engaging indoor session to introduce concepts and techniques.\n\n\n\nOutdoor Exploration: For the next three weeks\, we’ll venture into the Old Forest and other green spaces within Overton Park.\n\n\n\nCombine Art and Science: Gain a deeper appreciation for flowers\, trees\, and other plants as you merge artistic expression with scientific observation.\n\n\n\n\nAll participants will receive paper and recording supplies such as pencils\, watercolors\, and colored pencils. Participants are welcome to bring their own favorite notebooks and journaling tools! \n\n\n\nThis four-week workshop will be held at Overton Park from 11:00am-12:30pm the following Wednesdays: \n\n\n\n\nApril 1st \n\n\n\nApril 8th\n\n\n\nApril 15th\n\n\n\nApril 22nd  \n\n\n\n\nDesigned for Learners Aged 55+: This workshop is proudly presented by Overton Park Conservancy and Creative Aging\, supported by ARTSmemphis\, the Tennessee Arts Commission\, and First Horizon Foundation. \n\n\n\nReady to explore and record the wonders of nature? Sign up today and embrace the beauty of spring!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/senior-nature-journaling-course/2026-04-08/ CATEGORIES:Art,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://overtonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nature-Journal-Gallery-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Overton Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@overtonpark.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR