Annual Programs
Special Research and Education funded by Friends of warner Parks


Annual Programs at the Warner Park Nature Center
SWEAT—Special Work Education and Trails
Young adults trade SWEAT equity for environmental education in this seasonal, eight-week work/learn/earn program that benefits both person and park. Attendees make improvements to Warner Parks’ hiking trails, organic gardens, footbridges, landscaping, and facilities. In return, they gain valuable knowledge and team-building experience in organic gardening methods, trail maintenance techniques, use of landscaping tools, the natural history of native plants and animals, impact of invasive species, and natural area management.
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Check Out the BIRD Program
BIRD—Bird Information Research and Data
The BIRD Program at Warner Park Nature Center is a unique combination of bird research and public education. Park visitors can watch bird banding in action, participate in bird hikes, and engage in citizen science!
With 16 research focal points, the BIRD program includes projects such as fall and spring migration banding, summer MAPS research, Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Project, Hummingbird Migration, Breeding Bird Survey, Purple Martins, Barn Swallows, Motus, and participation in eBird, iNaturalist, Project FeederWatch, Bird Geoscape, and more.
Urban Nature
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Upcoming Nature Center Events
Explore Vaughn’s Gap Cave
Explore Vaughn’s Gap Cave
Explore the underground world of Warner Parks’ only cave. We will supply everything you need for this underground adventure. Leaders: Vera Roberts and Meliss...
Hummingbird Celebration
Hummingbird Celebration
Hummingbirds are migrating south and visiting our park! Join us to celebrate with bingo and bird banding, learn to attract them to your backyard, and more!
The Wonders of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The Wonders of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird
A unique interactive program led by three scholars and expert hummingbird banders to share the wonders of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
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