You may have noticed small, diamond-shaped signs appearing on trees around town. Those tags distinguish our oldest and grandest arbor friends, known as Treasure Trees (treasuretreesdavidson.com), under a program recently launched by Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) and underwritten by Trane Technologies. The Treasure Trees initiative engages the community to heighten awareness and knowledge of our
We are pleased to announce Davidson Lands Conservancy has joined 1% for the Planet as a nonprofit partner! This partnership is intended to advance our impact as well as involve more businesses and individuals in the environmental movement. 1% for the Planet is a global organization that exists to ensure our planet and future generations
Davidson Lands Conservancy was recognized as the “Outstanding Community Partner” at the 22nd annual Celebration of Service at Davidson College. The event was held on April 19 and hosted by the college’s Center for Civic Engagement, which recognized students, faculty, staff, alumni, student groups, and community members for “exemplary service and civic contributions to our
The Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center recently completed a makeover of its centerpiece playground, creating functional play spaces. But, cost overruns left the Center short on capital for landscaping. Fortunately, Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC), through its TreesDavidson program, was able to help fulfill the landscaping vision through a partnership with the Davidson Rotary Club. Last
The Bragg family farm and barn provided the perfect setting for DLC Annual Board Retreat, held Saturday, April 2. The Bragg farm, positioned in the heart of the Ramah Creek Conservation Area, was established by the leadership efforts of Frank Bragg, a long-time, committed advocate for regional and statewide conservation. The retreat was particularly impactful
Dozens of packed trash bags, hundreds of pounds of wood debris, a truck load of plastic, and a dozen old tires. This haul was the result of some impressive team work, lots of girl-power, and many enthusiastic Davidson residents and volunteers. Saturday morning brought 50 smiling volunteers to Roosevelt Park for the Big Spring Clean
NC CTAN Urges Davidson Communities to Preserve and Plant Urban Trees for Economic, Environmental, and Health Benefits. NC Arbor Day is a great time to act and benefit more from trees. DAVIDSON, N.C. – The North Carolina Community Tree Advocacy Network (NC CTAN) urges North Carolina homeowners, municipalities, businesses, and developers to honor Arbor Day
The Davidson Lands Conservancy is now an affiliate of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. We are excited for this affiliation which will enable us to partner closely with the NCWF and strengthen our commitment to preserving wildlife corridors; one of DLC's four pillars of conservation. About the North Carolina Wildlife Federation: Since 1945, the NCWF
At DLC’s annual meeting on December 5th, held at the Runneymede Conservation Area, members unanimously endorsed the slate of Board Officers for 2022: President, Paul Freestone; Vice-President, Ed Harris; Secretary, Janet Anderson; and Treasurer, Tom Watson. Former DLC President, Gordon Clark remains on the Board and will serve on both the Urban Forestry and Community
DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #008 Live Oak (Quercus virginia) This Live Oak was transplanted by the original homeowner in the early 1960s. The seedling was brought from Figure Eight Island, just north of Wrightsville Beach. Live Oaks are rare in Davidson as they
