Lichterman Nature Center

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Lichterman Nature Center
Visitors center and nature museum at the Lichterman Nature Center
Map
Interactive map of Lichterman Nature Center
TypeArboretum, nature center
Location5992 Quince Road
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Coordinates35°05′27″N 89°51′53″W / 35.090908°N 89.864645°W / 35.090908; -89.864645
Area65 acres (26 ha)
CreatedApril 16, 1983 (1983-04-16)
Operated byPink Palace Family of Museums
Hiking trails3 miles
Websitewww.memphismuseums.org/lichterman-overview/
Entrance sign

Lichterman Nature Center is a certified arboretum and nature center located in East Memphis, Tennessee.[1] It has many outdoor and indoor animal exhibits, as well as several activities and events. The Lichterman Nature Center is one of the facilities within the Pink Palace Family of Museums.[2]

History

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The center opened on April 16, 1983.[3]

Introduction

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Among the attractions are the Visitor Center which showcases interactive exhibits; preserved specimen animal exhibits with hands on petting patches of fur of the featured animals; a lake cam; and the Nature Store offering nature oriented educational materials, gifts, books, and toys. The Backyard Wildlife Center provides a variety of living and interactive exhibits about the three distinct habitats represented at the Nature Center: lake, meadow, and forest.[4]

The 65-acre (260,000 m2) wildlife observation area includes a three-mile (5 km) nature path which is home to a wide variety of native plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. The Nature Center no longer accepts wounded or abandoned wild animals and no longer has veterinarian staff on site.[citation needed]

Events

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Also included on the property is a special events pavilion providing a sheltered place for meetings, family reunions, receptions, and overnight youth programs. The amphitheatre features an intimate staging area for outdoor programs.

Throughout the year, Lichterman Nature Center hosts several events open to the public including plant sales; Earthfest; Discovery Days; Privet Pulls; and specialized programs for school age children as well as adults.

See also

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References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lichterman Nature Center.
  1. ^ "Pink Palace, Lichterman Nature Center to Reopen Next Week With New Protocols". MemphisFlyer. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "Memphis museums: What's planned for South City Museum?". www.commercialappeal.com. March 8, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  3. ^ McGee, Amanda (April 15, 1983). "Licherman to share its secrets". The Commercial Appeal. pp. C1. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  4. ^ Beifuss, John. "Gobbling bugs and drinking on the fly: Meet the purple martin, Memphis' favorite bird". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
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