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.
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Upcoming Nature Center Events
November 2026
Fall 2026 Volunteer Hike
Celebrate the season with us on Saturday, November 7th at our Fall Volunteer Hike. We’ll start the morning at 8:00 AM with coffee, light breakfast, and time t...
Native Nature Share
Bring in a November natural wonder to share with fellow backyard naturalists. What kind of wonder? Anything native and fascinating, such as a leaf, plant, seed,...
Vol Call: Pullin' Party
It’s that time of year again. Put on your weekend warrior outfits and join the good fight as we team up to stop the spread of our most pesty plants.
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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...
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