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The Nature Center sometimes allows you catch tadpoles as long as you then release them.
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My daughter loves to try to catch things and when she does, she takes a closer look for a few minutes and then sets them free again. The ponds at the Nature Center are just so wonderful because most city folk and even many country dwellers don’t get to explore ponds and it is so much fun! The spring time is so special because tons and tons of tadpoles appear! If you bring your kids back frequently like I do, they can watch the whole process from frog eggs floating on the pond to tadpoles, to tadpoles with hind legs, to tadpoles with hind and front legs, to tiny frogs everywhere! We have spotted three different types of frogs there and the bullfrog tadpoles are always amazing to see. Today, I will just focus on how awesome the ponds and creeks are right next to the Nature Center.
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That in itself is enough to capture every child’s heart. It has step stones through the water by the edge of the pond. The biggest one is really the star attraction. Our absolute favorite part of the Edwin Warner Park is just outside of the Nature Center, they have several ponds. We love reading the labels and seeing what they have growing. They have a huge edible garden and a wild flowers garden. My kids love the StoryWalk Trail with a page of the book about every 15 feet. So many great hiking trails! Some or our favorites will bring you to an amphitheater where your kids can put on a show, a bird blind where you kids can spot birds feeding, and a story walk. (Unless you just relax and remember how fun it was when you were little and bring a change of clothes with you!) Mud pies, dirt gardens, water tunnels- basically a child’s dream and a mother’s nightmare. It is the perfect place to play in the dirt and in the spring and summer, they have water access so it becomes the perfect spot to get muddy. The play area is kind of like a playground only instead of play structures, they have a dirt mound and a little wood cabin. The staff is always friendly and they often have a couple of cool events you can sign up for each week that are free. The Nature Center Building is really packed with cool things for kids to enjoy from nature puzzles to aquariums to microscopes to identification guides for birds and more. My kids have five favorite areas of the Percy Warner Park Nature Center:
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How cool is that? Never thought about it in such official terms but all of those things are paramount to childhood! A person could do almost all of those things right at the Warner Parks! Edwin Warner Park Nature Center In Nashville While I was in the bathroom at the Nature Center, I read about the Tennessee Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights on the back of a stall door! The TN Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights states that every child should have the opportunity to walk in the woods, play outside, explore nature, watch wildlife, grow a garden, splash in the water, camp under the stars, learn to swim, climb a tree, go fishing, fly a kite, and visit a farm. It is loads of fun to play in the ponds and creeks with kids or without! Exercise Your Outdoor Bill of Rights And Explore Nature It is located by Highway 100 and Old Hickory Blvd in the Bellevue area of Nashville. For outdoor aficionados, Warner Park is a dream is come true.My kids and I love going to the Edwin Warner Park Nature Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Special events including golf tournaments, horse races and more are hosted at the parks frequently. The location also features a model-airplane flying field which gives enthusiasts the chance to try out their models legally and safely. The park spans more than 2,600 acres and a staffed Nature Center adds to the Warner Parks experience. More than half a million people visit this park complex which is known to locals as simply The Warner Park. In fact, these parks were listed on the Blog for Lifestyle and Travel's Top 25 Free Things to Do in Nashville This Summer.Ĭonveniently located off of Highway 100, both parks offer some of Nashville's best do-it-yourself recreational activities including hiking trails, picnic areas, scenic overlooks, equestrian center & horse trails, golf courses, athletic fields, running courses, and more. Tucked away from Nashiville's urban streets, Percy and Edwin Warner Parks are two of the city's most popular recreation and entertainment facilities in Nashville.