Special Work, Education and Trails

Miles of Trail Maintenance

Trees Planted in a season

It Takes SWEAT to Maintain Warner Parks’ Trails

Work, Learn, Earn—Team Members Trade SWEAT for Environmental Education.

SWEAT members make improvements to Warner Parks’ hiking trails, organic gardens, footbridges, landscaping, and facilities. In return, they gain valuable knowledge and team-building experience in organic gardening methods, trail maintenance techniques, use of landscaping tools, the natural history of native plants and animals, impact of invasive species, and natural area management.

Did You Know?

Warner Parks Have Two Tree Trails—One In Percy Warner and One in Edwin Warner Park.

The Tree Trails were originally established in 1996 by Naturalists Margo Farnsworth and Judy Dulin, who also wrote a comprehensive booklet detailing identification tips and information about each tree.

Did You Know?

Warner Parks Have Two Tree Trails—One In Percy Warner and One in Edwin Warner Park.

The Tree Trails were originally established in 1996 by Naturalists Margo Farnsworth and Judy Dulin, who also wrote a comprehensive booklet detailing identification tips and information about each tree.

Did You Know?

Warner Parks Have Two Tree Trails—One In Percy Warner and One in Edwin Warner Park.

The Tree Trails were originally established in 1996 by Naturalists Margo Farnsworth and Judy Dulin, who also wrote a comprehensive booklet detailing identification tips and information about each tree.

Ready to SWEAT?

Our seasonal SWEAT crews are energetic, fun, and need all the help they can get!

Contact us to get involved.

Call (615) 862-8555

or email FOWP

Program Sponsorship

Nashville area businesses can play a vital role in funding this program and our parks.

Contact us about ways your organization can help.

Call (615) 862-8555

or email FOWP

Upcoming Nature Center Events

September 2026

26

Sep

Lantern Hike at the Burch Reserve

Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at the Burch Reserve for a 2-mile hike with only lanterns to guide our way as the sun sets over the park. Registration required.

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27

Sep

Young Friends Family Social: Popsicles in the Park

Time 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join the Young Friends of Warner Parks for Popsicles in the Park! We will be at the Warner Park Nature Play area on Saturday, September 27, from 2:00 PM to 4:00...

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29

Sep

Fall Migration Bird Banding Research

Time 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for bird banding at our long-term Warner Park Nature Center banding station, on-going since 1982. Observe our trained and federally licensed bird resear...

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SWEAT in Nature News

Behind the Scenes with the Summer S.W.E.A.T. Crew

by friends | Aug 13, 2026 | Plants and Trees, Restoration and Maintenance

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,...

Come See Clare’s Meadow

by friends | Jul 29, 2026 | Friends of Warner Parks, Restoration and Maintenance

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.