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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 Thursday, April 3 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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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, […]
