Education
The Memphis riverfront is a living laboratory, a place where visitors can explore and understand the richness of the living river system.
Curriculum
Investigate the water systems of the Mississippi River, celebrate the ecological life of Tom Lee Park and the river and focus on the impact the park and green spaces have on public health with the free curriculum.
Every tree on the riverfront was counted and surveyed by interns in Summer 2O22. Learn about canopy diversity and the benefits of trees to the riverfront ecosystem.
Trees of the Riverfront
Field trips
Use Memphis River Parks as your classroom. Educational groups are invited to visit the parks for adventure, exploration and learning for all ages.
River curriculum for Tom Lee Park is available for use in the park and in classrooms.
Self-guided scavenger hunt available for download.
Citizen Science Labs and guided tours are available on request.
Support a Riverfront
for Everyone
Be a Citizen Scientist
Help catalog the flora and fauna of the riverfront. Record your observations on the iNaturalist app.
Explore the birds of the riverfront and visitors along the Mississippi flyway. Share your sightings on the eBird app.