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Southern Artist Showcase: Reelfoot Critters by Dave Dunn
Each year, Discovery Park spotlights the work of a unique artist in its Southern Artist Showcase. From February 28 to September 7, 2025, the gallery will feature the work of metal sculptor Dave Dunn, based in Silver Spring, Maryland. The art in this exhibit, titled Reelfoot Critters, is inspired by Dave Dunn's childhood summer visits with […]
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Cardboard Boat Regatta: Team Building Webinar
Cardboard Boat Regatta: Team Building Webinar
Calling all businesses and organizations! Looking for a fun and creative way to build teamwork and camaraderie? Join Clare Saum, director of marketing, and John Watkins, director of grounds at Discovery Park of America for a webinar on Tuesday, April 1, to learn how your team can take part in Discovery Park of America’s Annual […]
Cardboard Boat Regatta: Educator Webinar
Cardboard Boat Regatta: Educator Webinar
Calling all educators! Learn how to bring STEAM principles to life and create a memorable learning experience for your students. During this webinar with Clare Saum, director of marketing, and John Watkins, director of grounds at Discovery Park of America, we’ll explore how you can get involved in Discovery Park of America’s 12th Annual Cardboard […]
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Homeschool Day on April 8, 2025
Homeschool Day on April 8, 2025
Exciting updates are coming to Homeschool Days at Discovery Park in 2025. The first change is an earlier start time, with classes now running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. We kindly ask guests to arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. Additionally, students will now be grouped by age rather than grade, with three distinct […]
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Beyond the Brush – Paint and Plant
Beyond the Brush – Paint and Plant
Back by popular demand, the theme for April's class is Paint and Plant. It will be located in our Farm Credit Mid-America greenhouses. Guests will design and paint their own flowerpot. Afterwards, they can choose a beautiful flower from our educational greenhouse to insert for a wonderfully personalized gift or home decor item. This class is family […]
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2025 Singer-Songwriter Night featuring Phillip Coleman and Friends
2025 Singer-Songwriter Night featuring Phillip Coleman and Friends
The popular Singer-Songwriter Night featuring Phillip Coleman and friends returns to Discovery Park on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Coleman’s special guests will be Tony Arata and Don Henry. The performances will take place in Discovery Park’s ATA Traveling Exhibit Hall with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by the show at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on […]
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Brain Awareness Day
Brain Awareness Day
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Martin, in partnership with the education department at Discovery Park of America, is excited to host Brain Awareness Day on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 from 10am-3pm. Five engaging and interactive stations will be set up throughout the museum, each offering hands-on opportunities for guests […]
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Astronomy Night – Lyrid Meteor Shower
Astronomy Night – Lyrid Meteor Shower
Join Dr. Lionel Crews from the University of Tennessee at Martin Astronomy Department and the Discovery Park education team for the Lyrid Meteor Shower on Monday, April 21, for the third informative Astronomy Night of the year. This month’s event will be located on the Great Lawn from 7-9 p.m. Feel free to bring a […]
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Earth Day
Earth Day
Discovery Park will host a series of activities and programs in our highlighting subjects ranging from mass extinctions and natural climate patterns to man-made climate change and environmental issues. The globe room in the Natural History Gallery: 11 a.m. | "The Earth in 15 Minutes or So" This lesson will serve as a brief explainer […]
Great River Road Sign Ribbon Cutting
Great River Road Sign Ribbon Cutting
You will soon see a new addition out front of the Discovery Center. A sign is being installed that shares with guests that Discovery Park is now an official Great River Road Interpretive Center. Join us on April 22, 2025 at 2 p.m. for an official ribbon cutting to launch this new relationship. The Great […]
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Inaugural Members-Only Plant Sale
Inaugural Members-Only Plant Sale
Join us for the inaugural Members Only Plant Sale where Discovery Park members get exclusive early access to a vibrant selection of flowers, plants and herbs grown right here in the Farm Credit Mid-America Greenhouses! From stunning annuals like begonias, coleus, moonflowers, petunias and salvias to hardy perennials such as gaura, Shasta daisies, balloon flowers, […]
STEAM Saturday on Apr. 26
STEAM Saturday on Apr. 26
Step back in time and learn about the wonders of dinosaurs and fossils. Dig out your very own fossil that’s millions of years old to take home and compete in dinosaur trivia challenges to win your own 3D printed T-Rex.
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Youth Summit for Empathy and Compassion
Youth Summit for Empathy and Compassion
The Weakley County Reconciliation Project is partnering with area churches in Northwest Tennessee on this free event. Designed for middle and high school students, the free summit will include interactive workshops, engaging discussions, musical performances, and hands-on activities aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of empathy, kindness, and community connection. Attendees will experience a private […]
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Make a Difference as a Discovery Park Volunteer
Make a Difference as a Discovery Park Volunteer
Join Us for a Volunteer Information Session Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1–2 p.m. Tennessee Room at Discovery Park of America Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back, meet new people and be part of something extraordinary? Discovery Park is seeking passionate individuals to join our team of volunteers who help bring our […]
