Young Friends of Warner Parks

building community and sustaining warner parks

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Group hiking on trail

Join the Young Friends of Warner Parks

The Young Friends of Warner Parks is a vibrant group of young stewards who come together regularly to celebrate and support Nashville’s Warner Parks.

From weekend meet-ups in the park to hikes, bike rides, coffee chats, and happy hours, we create opportunities to connect with each other and nature.

We are focused on cultivating a diverse community of young stewards who understand the value that the Parks have added to the City of Nashville over the past century, and are committed to ensuring the Parks flourish for the next 100 years.

Young Friends is open to ages 25-39.

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Young Friends of Warner Parks Board

Executive Committee

Richard Thornton, President
Warner Tidwell, Vice President
Laura Lea Cavopol, Secretary
Molly Viola, Events Chair
Kipper Worthington, Treasurer

Board Members

Gea Cohen-Paci
Mary Cooper Gallisdorfer
Drew Hauser
Baxter Ingram
Robert Koch
Hall Massey
Valeria Mendizabal
Claire Perrone

Board Mentors

Will Brockman
Elizabeth Fox
Anna Thornton
Eddie Tyner

Connect With Warner Parks

What an incredible journey taken by this Swainson’s Thrush! 🐦Traveling over 1,800 miles in 13 days, all while avoiding a hurricane is an amazing feat by this little bird. We are so grateful for our incredible Bird Team here at the Warner Parks who are conducting research and collecting data to better understand the habits and patterns of so many different species of birds. The Warner Parks also serve as an important stopover for millions of birds who are moving from their summer breeding areas in the Northern US and Canada to their winter areas in South America. Migration stopovers are poorly understood but critically important to birds, serving as a safe place to recover and build fat reserves for the rest of their journey south. The Warner Parks Bird Program is contributing to our understanding of migrations stopovers through their banding and Motus research. To support the Warner Parks Bird Program, click the link in our bio!

That's a wrap on 2024 in the Warner Parks! ➡️

That's a wrap on 2024 in the Warner Parks! ➡️ Swipe to see what we've been up to. Thank you to every volunteer, donor, and supporter who made this year a success!
🌳 Here's to more outdoor adventures in 2025!

🌟 Stuck on last-minute gifts? Give the gift of

🌟 Stuck on last-minute gifts? Give the gift of the Warner Parks this holiday season! 🎁 Whether it’s a cozy sweatshirt, a tree that will grow for years to come, or a special gift in honor of a loved one, you’ll be making a lasting impact on the parks. 🔗 Head to the link in our bio to secure your gifts today!

Take advantage of all things the Warner Parks has

Take advantage of all things the Warner Parks has to offer before the holidays! ❄️ Native Nature Share: A Seasonal Show ‘n’ Tell for Grown Ups - Ages 18+ ❄️ Winter Sound Bath Meditation & Hike - Ages 13+ ❄️ Winter Solstice Celebration - sold out! Email wpnc@nashville.gov to join the waitlist ❄️ Vol Call: Pullin’ Party - Ages 12+ (with adult)

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Wear Your Support

Full Moon Pickin' Party T-shirt-Orange

Adult Full Moon Pickin' Party T-shirt

$25.00

Warner Parks Grey Crewneck

Youth Full Moon Pickin' Party T-shirt

$20.00

Friends of Warner Parks Owl Long Sleeve Shirt

Full Moon Pickin' Party Poster

$5.00

Full Moon Pickin' Party Koozie

Full Moon Pickin' Party Insulated Can Holder

$20.00

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