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
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…
Historic Stone Walls of Warner Parks
WPA (Works Progress Administration) walls constructed in the 1930s and 40s line the roads in both Percy and Edwin Warner Parks. Work for preserving these historic walls is a major initiative for Friends of Warner Parks.
Enhancements to Warner Parks
New Signs & Maps + Historic Stonework Restoration Park users will notice quite a few updates to trails, maps, and stonework throughout Warner Parks. And there are still more to come! Already in the Works Metro Parks is in the process of creating and...