Science Café

Sip, socialize, and learn something new—science made social in Overton Park.

Curious Conversations About Nature

Unwind after the workday at Science Café, a happy hour series hosted by Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse. Enjoy drinks and discussion with guest speakers who share fresh perspectives from the world of science. No background knowledge needed—just curiosity!

All are welcome!

Curious Conversations

Event Details

Spring Schedule

Feb 3rd | Dr. David Rupke | Rhodes College | Astronomy and Galaxy Evolution

Mar 3rd | Dr. Claudio Meier | University of Memphis | Urban Hydrology and Engineering

April 7th | Dr. Eric Bridges | Overton Park Conservancy | Urban Oak Forest Ecology (Encore)

May 5th | Dr. Lori Neuman-Lee | Arkansas State University | Reptile Immune Response and Physiology

Sept 2nd | Dr. Jerad Henson | Ducks Unlimited | Wetland and waterfowl conservation
Oct 7th | Dr. Eric Bridges | Overton Park Conservancy | Urban Natural Forested Area Management
Nov 4th | Dr. Kelly Diamond | Rhodes College | Animal shape and movement
Dec 2nd | Dr. Salvador Almagro-Moreno | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | Emergence and evolution of bacterial pathogens
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Questions?

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Support Science in the Park

Overton Park Conservancy has cared for Memphis’s central green space since 2012. Programs like Science Café are possible thanks to community support.

With 90% of our funding raised annually from donors, every gift helps maintain the park and continue offering enriching programs.