We had a great turnout for our first bird walk during migration season! The yellow-rumped warbler has arrived to winter in Tennessee. This small songbird gets its name from the bright yellow rump-patch that both sexes possess year round.

We were so excited to partner with the Nashville Zoo on this fun, educational event about migration season and what we can do to support our feathered friends! Kids dug in leaf piles to find butterflies, caterpillars and insects, discovering how leaves provide a vital habitat for overwintering insects and other wildlife,.

On October 18th, this team worked hard removing invasives like Japanese honeysuckle and privet along Berrys Chapel Branch Creek at Franklin First United Methodist Church. Once the area was clear, we planted 240 native plugs that will bring pollinators, birds and other wildlife to the area. We are grateful to the Tennessee Valley Authority for sponsoring this educational and impactful event.

Warner Park Nature Center’s inaugural Leave the Leaves event was a huge success! The Habitat Connection and other organizations came together to educate the public about the importance of protecting habitat and wildlife in every part of our communities. More than 250 people attended!

We teamed up with the Tennessee Environmental Council and the Nashville Zoo to install a pollinator habitat at Liberty Elementary School in Franklin! Our incredible volunteers cleared the area of grass, moved and spread nutrient rich soil, and sprinkled a blend of native wildflower seeds! Teachers brought their classes out to learn about pollinators and biodiversity. We can’t wait to share updates in the spring when the flowers begin to grow and bloom.