Park News
Behind the Scenes with the Summer S.W.E.A.T. Crew
For the past 35 years, the Warner Parks S.W.E.A.T. (Special Work Education and Trails) Program has employed hard-working summer and winter crew members to maintain and improve Warner Parks trails, facilities, landscaping, and natural areas. For 8 weeks this season,...
Butterfly Conservation in Warner Parks
Photo by Terry Cook. By Elyse Dilks, Naturalist with the Warner Parks Nature Center Butterflies are some of the most charismatic insects of the world. Have you ever taken the chance to fully observe them as they prance around the air like aerial ballerinas?...
Come See Clare’s Meadow
Benji Armistead, son of Clare Armistead, walks in Clare’s Meadow most mornings with his dogs. Read a letter he wrote about his experience and perspective watching Clare’s Meadow come back to life.
Summer Through a Hummingbird’s Eyes
Avian Biologist Jenna Atma discusses the life of a Tennessee hummingbird through the summer months, uncovering their seasonal schedule and how they prepare for their long migration south this fall.
Music City’s Purple Martin Phenomenon
Avian Biologist Jenna Atma discusses the phenomenon of the Purple Martin’s pre-migration roost in Nashville and how you can help find this year’s Purple Martin roost.
Tips and Tricks for Ticks
Tick-borne diseases continue to be a growing concern in Tennessee. Learn more about the six types of tick species that live in Tennessee and how you should respond if you get bit.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Baby Birds
Biologist Jenna Atma discusses the do’s and don’ts of helping baby birds in the wild.
Behind Every Bird Is an Insect
Biologist Jenna Atma discusses how essential insects are to the functioning of ecosystems and how vital they are to birds.
Timing of Spring Migration
Biologist Jenna Atma walks us through the timing of spring bird migration in middle Tennessee and the Warner Parks.
Percy Warner Park Reopens March 21 After Historic Ice Storm Recovery
Following the most severe storm damage in park history, Percy Warner Park reopens in record time thanks to Metro Parks, contracted crews, and community support. After weeks of intensive cleanup and restoration, we are pleased to announce that Percy Warner Park will...
