We're a nonprofit group. Our mission is to preserve and defend the Old Forest of Overton Park for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
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- Memphis, TN
Events
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- Overton Park Nature Hike
Overton Park
Saturday, November 14 at 10:00am
Notes
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- Consolation Prize 11:16am Nov 3
- National recognition for Overton Park! 5:25pm Oct 21|4 Comments
- Foliage on file 9:52am Oct 19
Photos
2 of 7 albumsSee All
Wall PhotosUpdated about a month ago
Old Forest JamboreeUpdated about 9 months ago
4 of 11 fan photosSee All
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Thomas An incredible jewel!
Citizens to Preserve Overton Park "The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn." (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Citizens to Preserve Overton Park Feast your eyes on fall colors!
I've been corresponding with Brian Carter over at the Zoo regarding the backside of Teton Trek.Dear Mr. Carter,I visited Teton Trek a couple of weeks ago and thought that the forest backdrop was breathtaking. In fact, from most of the exhibit, you can't even tell that there is a road behind there...
Citizens to Preserve Overton Park Hey forest lovers, don't forget to sign our petition to unfence the 17 acres! Locations are: Otherlands, Midtown Video, Breakaway on Union, Outdoors Inc. on Union, Maggie's Pharm, Java Cabana, Joe's Liquor, and Hollywood Feed on Union & Broad.
Citizens to Preserve Overton Park
Join CPOP for a free guided hike along the beautiful Old Forest nature trails at Overton Park. We'll discuss the history and botany of the only old growth forest in Memphis.
Our hikes cover about 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace. Kids are always welcome. We meet at the east end of Old Forest Lane, next to the Rainbow Lake parking area.
Email if you need more info!
Laura Slomkowski I'm so glad to have found this group. I am in love with Overton Park. It's Memphis's only park as far as I'm concerned.
Now, this is awesome news: Overton Park was just selected by The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) for their annual Landslide program...
Citizens to Preserve Overton Park "Meanwhile wild things are not for sale / anymore than they are for show / so I'll be outside, in love with the kind of beauty / it takes more than eyes to know." (Ani DiFranco)
Foliage on file:Overton Park plants catalogued for futureMonday, October 19, 2009 - Commercial AppealBy Linda A...
Cool air. No mosquitoes. Fall is a wonderful time to walk the Old Forest trails...
Citizens to Preserve Overton Park CPOP shirts are now available at the awesome Otherlands Coffee Bar, 641 S. Cooper!
Citizens to Preserve Overton Park
Join CPOP for a free guided hike along the beautiful Old Forest nature trails at Overton Park. We'll discuss the history and botany of the only old growth forest in Memphis.
Our hikes cover about 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace. Kids are always welcome. We meet at the east end of Old Forest Lane, next to the Rainbow Lake parking area.
Email if you need more info!
Citizens to Preserve Overton Park "The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way." (William Blake, 1799)
Thanks to the awesome business owners of Midtown, you can sign our petition to unfence the 17 acres at these convenient locations:Otherlands Coffee BarMidtown VideoBreakaway Running - Union locationOutdoors Inc...
