by friends | Mar 8, 2021 | Park History
Living Below Gravity By WPNC Naturalist Heather Gallagher Below the famous Gravity Hill in Edwin Warner Park is another tucked away treasure – the Betts home place and Betts Cemetery. The Betts family lived on and loved this land from the early 1800s until the... 
by friends | Mar 7, 2021 | Friends of Warner Parks, Park History
The One and Only Bob Parrish To know him is to love him, and to know he loves Warner Parks. As we recently celebrated his 44th anniversary of dedication and service, we take this moment to reflect on the ongoing tenure of the one and only, Bob Parrish. Planting... 
by friends | Feb 23, 2021 | Wildlife
By WPNC Naturalist Kim Bailey Love Songs Believe it or not, amateur herpetologists* contribute citizen science data in the coldest months of the year. In January and February, when the weather is right (42 degrees or warmer), volunteers venture out into the... 
by friends | Feb 9, 2021 | Birds, Wildlife
‘Skydancer’ Arriving Soon The elusive woodcock is not often seen in the fields of Warner Parks, but it is heard right around Valentine’s Day every year. You’ll have to visit a most complex *ecotone in the Parks – the edge where the shorter,... 
by friends | Jan 27, 2021 | Exploring, Sustainability
Muddy Trail Etiquette Tis the season of rain and the occasional snow; here are a few important things you need to know about maintaining muddy trail etiquette, ensuring the safety of you and fellow park users, and the integrity of our beloved forest. Can’t Go...