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Progress made in attaining CSX trail
Posted August 25th, 2008 by Jen
Progress made in attaining rail corridor for hiking, biking trail
'Greenline' is closer to reality with nonprofit, rail agreement
By Tom Charlier (Contact), Memphis Commercial Appeal
Monday, August 25, 2008
In a possible first step toward developing a long-sought hiking and biking trail through much of Memphis, a nonprofit group says it has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire part of an idle railroad corridor on behalf of Shelby County.
Hyde Family Foundations Announces $20 Million for Shelby Farms Park
Posted August 7th, 2008 by adminThe Hyde Family Foundations today announced a $20 million challenge grant to launch the plan to transform Shelby Farms Park into America's great 21st century park.
Job Opening at Shelby Farms Park--Volunteer Coordinator
Posted July 31st, 2008 by JenPosition: Volunteer Coordinator
Position Description: Responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing a comprehensive volunteer program at Shelby Farms Park to provide support for park maintenance, site-specific improvements, park visitor interpretive services, special events and environmental stewardship projects.
Download full position description here.
Job Openings at Shelby Farms Park--Resource Rangers
Posted July 31st, 2008 by JenPosition: Resource Ranger
Openings: 2
Position Descrirption: The Resource Ranger is responsible for the Park visitor’s well-being, park maintenance, site improvements and the health and vitality of our naturalized and native ecosystems.
Download the full position description here.
Rick Masson Named Executive Director of Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
Posted May 19th, 2008 by JenShelby Farms Park Conservancy has named Rick Masson as its executive director to manage the park property and launch the vision soon emerging from a major master-planning process.
Masson, who has served as executive director of the Memphis-based Plough Foundation since 2003, will be the park’s first permanent executive director since the Shelby County Commission assigned the property to the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy in August 2007. Masson was selected by the Conservancy Board after a search process launched last fall to explore local and national candidates.
“Rick Masson is a perfect fit for our organization – he’s an outstanding leader and executive with a passion for Shelby Farms,” said Conservancy Chairman Calvin Anderson. “Rick has all of the skill and ability to help us achieve our mission to make Shelby Farms the great new 21st Century park in North America.”
TDEC highlights Lucius Burch Natural Area on National Trails Day--June 7
Posted May 16th, 2008 by JenThe Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation-Natural Areas Division is hosting a trail repair and maintenance day at Shelby Farms Park in the Lucius Burch Jr. State Natural Area. Volunteers will repair the Blue Trail by re-routing sections around wet areas, removing privet, building steps and short boardwalks and installing signs at the trails heads.
Volunteers must register. Contact Allan Trently at (731) 512-1369.
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy Selects field operations to Design Shelby Farms Park
Posted May 15th, 2008 by JenFirm will now creat plan based on public input
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Shelby Farms Park Conservancy announced today that field operations, a highly respected landscape architecture firm based in New York City, has been chosen to design the Master Plan for Shelby Farms Park.
“We are thrilled to work with field operations on this groundbreaking project,” said Barbara Hyde, chair of the master plan committee for Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. “field operations has an incredible passion for Shelby Farms Park and the citizens of Memphis and Shelby County, a passion that is matched by their talent and desire to create the greatest American park of the 21st Century.”
“Now, it’s time to go to work, creating a plan that represents the potential of this 4,500 acre community asset, and the thoughts the public has shared throughout the Master Plan process,” said Hyde.
Enjoy an Enchanting Night at the GreenShoe Gala
Posted April 1st, 2008 by Jen
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 1, 2008 – It will be a magical night at Shelby Farms Park on Friday, April 18 at the annual GreenShoe Gala. Lovers of Shelby Farms Park can dance the night away, enjoy a sumptuous organic meal and watch the sun go down from a beautifully decorated tent overlooking Patriot Lake.
“The GreenShoe Gala is a wonderful event,” said Sheila Wilson, event coordinator, GreenShoe Gala. “We have the best view in the city and people can enjoy a wonderful dinner, live music and even pretend to be Cinderella when we auction off a ‘green’ shoe.”
Master Plan Exhibition Dates Announced!
Posted February 5th, 2008 by JenSome of the world's most talented park planners and landscape architects are competing to help Shelby Farms Park reach its potential as America's next great 21st century park. And we want you to share your thoughts on their initial designs.
Make plans to view one of the master plan exhibitions during the month of March so your opinions can be shared. To get more information, or to view the designs and comment by completing an online survey, check the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy web site March 6-31.
March 6-31:
Benjamin Hooks Central Library
Shelby Farms Park Visitor Center
Cossitt Library
Exhibit includes video, renderings and presentation boards. Scale models of each design will be at the Central Library March 6-15 and at Shelby Farms Park March 17-31.
Images of the exhibit and opportunities to comment will be available on the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy Web site March 6-31. .
New Job Opening at the Conservancy--Director of Development
Posted January 4th, 2008 by JenThe Conservancy is currently soliciting applications for a Director of Development. The position description is available upon request. Please submit all inquires by January 25 to Larry Papasan, Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, 500 North Pine Lake Drive, Memphis, TN 38134, (901) 767-PARK, or lwpapasan@shelbyfarmspark.org.
