There are 12 article(s) tagged Lichterman Nature Center:

• November 2024

  • The To-Do List: Cat paw-ty, coffee culture and Hannibal Lector times two

    This week, learn cocktail science at Lichterman, spend an evening in Paris at the Orpheum and hear IMAKEMADBEATS’ new album — but with lasers.

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Jennifer Chandler, Kelsey Bowen November 15, 2024

• April 2024

  • Lichterman Nature Center moves to private control with ‘Discovery Forest’

    The East Memphis nature center’s new area is designed for unstructured play. Meanwhile the museum system overseeing Lichterman and several other several other city-owned attractions continues to move toward a private board and day-to-day control.

    By Bill Dries April 11, 2024

• August 2023

  • Lichterman Nature Center breaks ground on Discovery Forest

    Barry Lichterman recalls days as a child spent exploring the area that is now the Lichterman Nature Center, and a new addition to the center aims to give other children the same opportunity.

    By Keely Brewer August 23, 2023

• July 2023

  • The To-Do List: Al Kapone, pop-up fashion and movie nights galore

    This week, there are parties at the Southwest Twin and in a new Downtown neighborhood. Plus, professionals link up on e-bikes, and an author explores why farmers love their land.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Rashod Cobb July 27, 2023

• May 2023

  • MoSH executive director Kevin Thompson joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar

    Kevin joined Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about how MoSH – which includes The Pink Palace, the Lichterman Nature Center and other facilities – weathered COVID as well as new developments at the museum. 

    By Eric Barnes May 26, 2023

• April 2023

  • Lichterman Nature Center to host festival-style plant sale

    As Memphians gear up for spring, Lichterman Nature Center will host a festival-style plant sale April 14 and 15 featuring more than 6,000 plants across 200 different plant species.

    By Alicia Davidson April 13, 2023

• February 2023

  • The To-Do List: Count birds, eat soup and celebrate Mardi Gras

    This week, Leyla McCalla plays Crosstown Theater, Kristin Chenoweth signs her book and Ukrainian artists share how war has changed their culture.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry February 16, 2023

• January 2023

  • Memphis museum system changing staffing model, contract with city

    Memphis Museum Inc., which manages MoSH, Lichterman Nature Center, the Magevney House and the Mallory-Neely House, will operate as an independent entity under a new, still-developing contract with the City of Memphis.

    By Bill Dries January 06, 2023

• January 2022

  • The To-Do List: New movies, big drums, a trip to H-E-double hockey sticks

    Find yourself transported this week to Sundance, Hadestown or even Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Japan pavilion. You can also enjoy birdwatching, a new album from a veteran guitarist and one of the final performances from a local musical group. 

    By Elle Perry, Chris Herrington January 27, 2022

• March 2021

  • If spring is here, can plant sales be far behind?

    Garden directors can’t predict when flowers will bloom, but they can set dates and times for plant sales. The traditional spring events start in mid-April this year, and each venue has unique offerings.

    By Peggy Burch March 26, 2021

• May 2020

  • Pink Palace and Lichterman Nature Center to reopen

    Guests will be “highly encouraged” to wear masks and required to undergo temperature screenings when entering.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 27, 2020

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 16: SCS extends closure to April 6

    Confirmed cases

    Tennessee

    52

    Shelby County

    2

    • Tunica casinos close temporarily
    • Catholic Diocese of Memphis decree cancels Eucharist celebration, excuses people from mass
    • U of M may postpone spring graduation 
    • Dow experiences worst day since 1987
    • Gov. urges all Tennessee schools to close

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020