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2025-2026 Lil' Pollution Preventer Art Contest
Aug
14
to Mar 6

2025-2026 Lil' Pollution Preventer Art Contest

Draw Gurgle’s Next Downstream Friend!

Enter the 2025-2026 Art Contest! For kids in PK- 5th grade. Draw an animal native to the Memphis area, tell us what waterway the animal is in (see our watersheds page for help), and show how storm water pollution impacts that species. Learn More HERE or AQUI ! Entries are due by 3/6/26

Teachers! Did you know that we will be happy to come to the classroom and offer themed lessons to the environment and watercycle? We can even help provide art supplies and guide students as they start their artwork! Please reach out to us here!

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Apr
1
10:00 AM10:00

Shelby Farms Down to Earth Festival

Celebrate sustainability at the biggest Earth Day celebration in the Mid-South! Join us for a day full of live music, high-adventure play, eco-friendly vendors, local/sustainable food options and clean, green fun in Heart of the Park! 

Admission is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle, and all proceeds help keep Shelby Farms Park + Shelby Farms Greenline clean, green and safe. Shelby Farms Park Members park for free.

THE 10TH ANNUAL DOWN TO EARTH FESTIVAL FEATURES:

eco-friendly children's crafts | jr. fishing rodeo | eco-friendly arts + crafts
high-adventure play | live music | food trucks | free fitness classes

Main Stage Performances
10am | Overton Ovation (Performance of the National Anthem)
10:30am | Grizzline
11am | Josh Threlkeld
12pm | Kris Acklen
1pm | Hotwired
2pm | Hope Clayburn&Soul Scrimmage
3pm | Remus Bo Deemus String Band
4pm | FreeWorld

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