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
September 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...
Fall Migration Bird Banding Research
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...
Native Nature Share
Bring in a September natural wonder to share with fellow backyard naturalists. What kind of wonder? Anything native and fascinating, such as a leaf, plant, seed...
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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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