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.
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Our seasonal SWEAT crews are energetic, fun, and need all the help they can get!
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Program Sponsorship
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Upcoming Nature Center Events
August 2026
Hummingbird Migration Banding Research
Each year in August and September, hummingbirds from the eastern United States migrate down to Mexico and Central America where they will spend the winter befor...
Nashville Native Plant Symposium
Join us August 22, 2026 for a day of inspiration, education, and action at the Nashville Native Plant Symposium.
Vol Call: Splash the Trash
Join us for our annual splash the trash as we jump in and get wet while working to clean-up the Little Harpeth along the edge of the park.
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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.
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