Third Thursday Trek

Changing the Channel: Getting to know Lick Creek

Once a naturally meandering waterway, Lick Creek is now a channelized part of our modern urban storm drain system. However, its history as a floodplain remains visible in the Old Forest.

Join us for this month’s Third Thursday Trek through portions of the creek and Overton Park to explore how a single creek connects to larger watershed systems, how human engineering has altered local forest ecosystems, and what this means for the future of our forest. We'll examine historical photographs, maps, and on-site observations to trace the creek's transformation from natural waterway to urban conduit.

Come curious and ready to drop down into the creek! 

This program will be held on natural surface trails, limestone trails, and pavement surfaces. We will be dropping down into the creek for a short portion of this walk, requiring a drop and climb of about 4ft. 

This event is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested contribution of $5 per person. Registration opens 1 week in advance. 

By registering and attending this event, you agree to our Waiver and Release Agreement.

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Overton 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.

The Conservancy must raise roughly 90% 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.