5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Month in Memphis by Engaging with Nature

5 Ways to Connect with Nature Around Memphis for Earth Month

By We Are Memphis on May 14, 2024

April is Earth Month, and with the spring weather setting in, there’s never been a better time to connect with the natural beauty of Memphis. Our city boasts an array of natural gems that are just waiting to be explored. Here are five fantastic ways to engage with nature and celebrate the Earth this month.

1. Visit Our Parks

Memphis is plentiful of beautiful green spaces teeming with natural flora and fauna. These are some of the best spots to escape to for a day of nature connection:

• Memphis Botanic Garden
• Dixon Gallery and Gardens
• Lichterman Nature Center
• Tom Lee Park

2. Volunteer

From litter cleanups to helping shelter pets, there are plenty of opportunities to give back through volunteering. Ideas to get you started include:

• Memphis Animal Services Field Trips
• Clean Memphis Food Waste Project
• Nobody Trashes Tennessee Local Cleanups
• Shelby Farms Helping Hands

3. Plant Some Greenery

Consider planting trees and foliage in your own backyard or joining an urban garden to foster greener communities. Here are some places in Memphis where you can purchase plants or participate in community garden projects:

• Buy Plants: Greenhaus, Urban Earth, The Dabney Nursery
• Community Gardens: Knowledge Quest Green Leaf Learning Farm, Shelby County Community Garden, Vance Avenue Youth Development Center Gardening Program

4. Plan Events

Planning a family get-together or picnic? Why not have it outdoors to enjoy the beautiful spring weather? Just ensure to clean up after to keep our city pristine. Some great locations to consider for outdoor events include Harbortown, Mud Island Park, Overton Park, and Shelby Farms Park.

5. Outdoor Workouts

Skip the gym and immerse into the greenery while burning calories. Memphians are invited to participate in outdoor workouts through these local programs:

• Shelby Farms Get Outside! Fitness Programs
• Downtown Memphis Yoga
• Wolf River Conservancy Guided Nature Walks and Fitness Classes
• Overton Park Shell Health and Wellness Series

Memphis is a city filled with rich natural beauty just waiting to be discovered and appreciated. This Earth Month, let’s all make an extra effort to get outdoors and connect with the nature around us. Despite the challenges we are facing, there’s something incredibly healing about the simple act of being in the natural world. So, come on, Memphis, let’s celebrate Earth Month by connecting with nature!

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