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In 2020 the BIRD team launched a new avian research project, the Motus Wildlife Tracking System. BIRD Research Coordinator Laura Cook provides an update on what we've learned so far including some amazing insights about the movement of birds.

Learn about the herpetological richness of our state from retired wildlife biologist Pandy Upchurch. Gain an understanding of the habitat requirements, conservation issues and identification characteristics of salamanders, frogs, toads, lizards, turtles and snakes that live in Tennessee.

Learn to attract beneficial insects to your garden for natural and effective garden pest control. Carol Taylor, President of Master Gardeners of Davidson County, shares her expertise including which flowering plants can be added to your garden as "companions" to both attract beneficial insects and provide them with food nectar.

In the mid-20th century bluebird populations plummeted by up to 90%, but one simple idea has helped bluebirds thrive again. Don Hazel with Tennessee Bluebird Society shares their story and how you can get involved and Laura Cook, Warner Park BIRD Research Coordinator, provides some fascinating information about the Bluebird Box program at Warner.

Field Biologist Dr. Maria Luisa Jorge shares data from a project that monitors mammals in Nashville's natural area parks to determine where specific mammal species are living, relating habitat characteristics with the diversity and types of mammals present.

BIRD Program Research Coordinator, Laura Cook, shares a new avian research project at Warner Parks. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is an international collaborative research network that uses automated radio telemetry to track the movements of animals. Cook explains how the Motus system works and what we have learned so far about avian use of Warner Parks from this cutting-edge technology.

Learn some excellent tips for planting trees this winter with Friends of Warner Park Tree Specialist Daniel Charlton and Warner Park Naturalist Will Chamberlain.

Home chef Jilah Kalil shares creative recipes using holiday leftovers while Warner Park Naturalists provide tips and information on reducing food waste this holiday season.

Learn about the trees in Warner Park - the benefits they provide and specific challenges they face - and how our Tree Trust is working to preserve and replenish the tree canopy and manage this unique forest. Presented by Daniel Charlton, Warner Park Tree Trust

Barred Owls are best known for their "Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all" call, but make a variety of other sounds including a loud, boisterous duet between the male and female called a caterwaul! Listen as Dr. Dawn Wilkins with the University of Tennessee-Martin shares her research on this fascinating behavior, along with information about other owls that can be observed in Tennessee.

Snakes are the objects of both fear and curiosity. Join Naturalist Kim Bailey as she explores their unique characteristics and reviews the species found in Warner Park.

Looking for an easy way to reduce your food waste, cut greenhouse emissions and improve your garden soil quality? Backyard composting is the answer. Jenn Harrman, Waste Reduction Program Manager with Metro Nashville Public Works will answer the What, the Why and the How of backyard composting.

Take a virtual hike with Warner Park naturalist Melissa Donahue and experience the fascinating natural features of an undisturbed forest ecosystem, along with a look at the unique public/private partnership that helps preserve this amazing state natural area.

Explore the fascinating world of the Red-spotted Newt with a Naturalist known to geek out on all things related to salamanders.

FYI Naturalist: Woodpeckers of Tennessee

Virtual Warner Park Cemetery Tour

FYI Naturalist: Ticks & Mosquitoes

FYI Naturalist: Early Spring Wildflowers

Remarkable Rodents Webinar

FYI Naturalist: Save Food Waste Less in Nashville

FYI Naturalist: Emerald Ash Borer in Tennessee Forests

Winter Solstice Webinar

Journey Through the Solar System

FYI Naturalist: Living Sustainably with Turnip Green Creative Reuse

FYI Naturalist series: Autumn Trees of Warner Parks

Explore Spectacular Spiders webinar

FYI Naturalist: Monarchs and Citizen Science

Survivor, Insect Style!

FYI Naturalist: Joy is a Bird