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.
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
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
Upcoming Nature Center Events
January 2025
Observe Winter Bird Banding Research
Observe Winter Bird Banding Research
Observe birds up close and in the hand with our licensed bird banders as they collect data to inform our understanding of bird populations.
Winter Trees of the Hill Forest
Winter Trees of the Hill Forest
Discover the beauty and grandeur of the trees of the Hill Forest in winter on this rugged off-trail hike with Nature Center team members.
Hill Forest Hike
Hill Forest Hike
Geek out with Naturalists as we hike the protected Hill Forest and observe how diversity and climate change affect the ecosystem.
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SWEAT in Nature News
Metro Parks to Remove EAB Infested Ash Trees This Fall
Metro Parks announced phase one of plans to remove EAB-infested ash trees along pedestrian paths in the Warner Parks this fall.
Humans of Warner Parks Spotlight: Alan Frye
Alan Frye is the newest member of the Friends of Warner Parks team, our restoration expert and resident stone mason!
Additional Improvements to Percy Warner Park Entrance
Friends of Warner Parks will fund improvements to the Percy Warner Park entrance including the installation of a new plaza and enhanced landscaping.