Lichterman Nature Center

How I have lived in the mid south for 29 years and never heard of this place,...idk. Thanks Yelp for connecting me to this gem. Spent the WHOLE day here. So many trails and buildings to explore. Great photography spot!

We just had my daughter's birthday party here, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff. Thank you to Beth for leading the kids in their nature walk even through the light rain . They loved interacting with the animals and learning about them. The birthday space indoors was large and inviting. The whole experience was amazing .

I saw that the Lichterman Nature Center was nearby so I figured that I'd stop in to check it out.I was greeted by a very sweet lady at the front. She provided me with a map of the grounds and on my way I went. At first glance a sign stuck out it read NESTING season geese are territorial LOL so after reading this sign I was totally focused on everything moving around me LOL and as I should be after I had my 10 month old in a stroller I literally was was watching everything at that point!But it was a really nice day outside and a good nature walk

As stated in my previous review, the Lichterman grounds are beautiful and are a great background to a all kinds of wedding events. For under $2500, we held a ceremony in the outdoor amphitheater, cocktail hours on the covered balcony, and reception in the pavilion for 115 people. I am taking off one star because the center is so strict. Patti was very helpful when we were first booking the venue, but then was less communicative when we got closer and asked for very quick turnarounds on paperwork. We only had a two hour window to set up before the center closed and guests arrived, which was an extremely tight turnaround. We needed to hire a day of coordinator and extra help to meet the time. Set up and take down in short time windows was definitely stressful, especially for dear family members who helped set up. We also had to be out at a certain time (all individuals, not just guests). Patti extended the time for us, but I would have like to stay a few more hours. If you are a Saturday wedding, the center also closes on Sunday and Monday, so if I guest leaves their car that night, they can't get it back until Tuesday morning. Couple of pointers for people using the Pavilion. Be sure to plan out your floor layout to the letter. Less tables and people can fit under the roof with room for a dance floor than you might think. If you are hosting an evening, make sure to get overhead lighting. (The company that Pattie recommended, Over the Top, was great. Beautiful lighting, reasonable price, no stress).

Wonderful, peaceful, pleasant daySome of you may know of the hidden gem of Lichterman in East Memphis, some do not. It is possible to get away to a pleasant day amongst natural surrounding - and still be in Memphis. Amazing.My wife and I had been wanting to get to Lichterman for some time now. Well, we chose the perfect day. It was so pleasant - not too hot, not too cold, gentle breeze blowing through the trees. We enjoyed our walk down the trails around the lake and through the forrest. Seeing geese and turtles and birds and plants as we strolled along away from the maddening crowd was quite relaxing.There are other exhibits indoors to introduce you to some of the animals and plants that are native to Memphis and the surrounding area. I believe they have Plant Sales during certain times of the year as well. With so many different experiences available, there is something for most everyone. Be sure to check out their website for more information.If you're looking for an "escape from the hectic city pace" - but still stay in the city - consider taking a trip to Lichterman and get away from it all. You will be very glad you did. We were.

It was fantastic having the baby shower there an was able to look around at the animals and walk the trials and just enjoy the environment and the energy that was the best day ever

This is a kid's paradise hidden in plain sight - 65 acres of lake, meadow, and forest - smack dab in the middle of the city. I don't even really like kids, but this place made me excited about having a new place to go when I get conned into babysitting my friends' offspring. Because let's face it, it is incredibly rare for me to be entertained during "children" activities or places. But Lichterman somehow manages to keep adults' interest too. It is a certified arboretum and their Backyard Wildlife Center has live animals, hands-on explorations, microscopic discoveries, a forest boardwalk two stories high, as well as a pretty awesome underwater viewing area. I hadn't been here since I was little one myself (eeek, was that really 20+ years ago?!) and the improvements are fantastic. I enjoyed feeding the fish and walking on the trails (easy for small ones and the elderly - it is scenic but not "hiking").My mother is a Master Gardener and loves their plant sales and seed swaps. Fun for all ages!

This is my first time here and venturing into the unknown was fun for me plants and animals the I see on nature shows on television I enjoyed seeing them first hand here the employees were very nice and very helpful she gave me all of the brochures I needed to give me information and knowledge on what I would be looking at I must say this place is amazing.

Today we rented the entire green room for a baby shower. I booked this facility over 4 months ago. Pattie is the best. We sat and picked out the best date, she guided me through everything needed to make it happen. She would call and email when something was need and for friendly reminders. The table plans we drew up was laid out exactly as we had set it up. The plans included another children's table kids activities to keep them busy, and their own food table. Our room was clean and the AC had our guest comfortable. Even though the Crepe Maker had 2 skillets going at the same time. Nor did our ice cream stand from Ben and Jerry's do any melting. The kitchen although we didn't utilize it) was clean spacious and well equipped. We had 79 registered guests attending. The bathrooms was clean and paper goods stocked. The children loved exploring the exhibits and venturing out on the grounds with an adult supervisor leading them on the trails. So much nature to explore. Over all I am very happy I selected this venue for our event. We will choose this facility to have our next event. One day soon!!!!

First time visitor. I went for some forest bathing. You will find a beautiful tree canopy afforded by the many huge trees on the trails. I walked all their trails: lake, forest, meadow, forest ecology. Some are paved, most are not. Wear sturdy shoes. There are two buildings containing exhibits; the Visitors Center with its indigenous, stuffed animals (beautiful bison there) and a Backyard Habitat Building. Older children with an interest in science or the outdoor world would enjoy a visit. Unfortunately, on a weekday morning one is never far from the noise pollution of nearby Memphis. I applaud the fact that there is no gift shop with trinkets from China. Go and enjoy Mother Nature's acres on Quince.