Nature News
Hurry, Hurry Before the Hermit Thrushes Leave
Reflections on Hermit Thrushes by Tennessee State University Scholar and Warner Parks Agricultural Intern, Azia Tanks.
Three Edwin Warner Park Shelters to Temporarily Close for Restoration
The Edwin Warner Park Land & River Restoration Project is the first step of a larger initiative to relocate active use areas away from the riverbank and protect riparian buffer zones in the Warner Parks
Bob’s Nature Note: Bloodroot Wildflowers
Read Bob’s Nature Note about some of the first wildflowers to appear in the Warner Parks: bloodroot wildflowers, named for their colorful rhizomes.
The Warner Parks Have Grown…
At the end of December, we added 8 additional acres along Highway 100 to the Warner Parks, bringing our total acreage from 3,187 to 3,195!
BIRD Program: Wintering Thrushes
In 2020, the BIRD Program received training and federal approval from the Bird Banding Laboratory to radio-tag five species of thrushes to help us better to understand if Warner Parks, close to an urban center and with intact forests, provides important habitat for birds.
Staff Picks: Favorite Hiking Trails
We did a roundup of our staff’s favorite hikes in the Warner Parks for anyone looking to get outside and explore a new trail this winter. We hope you feel inspired!
Bob’s Nature Note: Eastern Bluebirds
You might have seen Eastern Bluebirds around Ridge Field in Edwin Warner Park… The Warner Park BIRD team operates approximately 50 bluebird boxes throughout the Warner Parks, with 3 within the ideal habitat that is Ridge Field in Edwin Warner Park.
2021 Year in Review
Inspired by the land and supported by our community, we are excited to share all that we have accomplished this past year on our mission to protect Warner Parks…
Warner Parks Forest Inventory
In partnership with The Nature Conservancy and F&W Forestry, a forest inventory of all 3,187 acres of our Warner Parks was conducted… here are the results:
Warner Parks Holiday Gift Guide
We put together a quick gift guide for inspiration as you shop for your loved ones this holiday season. Every purchase helps us on our mission to preserve, steward, and protect all 3,187 acres of our beloved Warner Parks.
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