West Branch Wetland

See video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgugB9un3qw

Naturalist Lenny lampel will give us a preview look at the newest nature preserve in the Mecklenburg County Parks system. The 23-acre wetland, one of the largest and most diverse in the region, sits at the confluence of the West Branch and the Rocky River east of Davidson in the 90-acre preserve.

While it will be several years until trails and a nature center are developed at the site, we will hike the route of a soon-to-be-constructed greenway for impressive views, singing frogs, and signs of beaver activity.

The Catawba Wildflower Glen April 11, 2010, 1:00 and 2:30 PM

Hikers learn about unique wildflowers

Naturalists-led 1.5 hour walks through the constructed trails of this area’s richest woodland wildflower habitat. 

The 20-acre preserve is located near Mountain Island Lake in northwestern Mecklenburg County.

The first 1/8 mile of the one mile loop is boardwalk, suitable for those with walking difficulty.

Fisher Farm Flora, April 25, 2:00 – 4:00
Little-visited portions of Davidson's largest park, located at 21215 Shearer Road, contain some outstandingly-rich flora and mature woodlands.  Dr. Larry Mellichamp, botanist and director of the botanical gardens at UNCC, will lead us on an exploration of these riches (sometimes off-trail).