On your marks, get set, go! In celebration of Earth Day, Davidson Lands Conservancy is excited to announce that its popular Run for Green will be back this fall with both in-person and virtual options. Distance categories remain 5k, 10k, or half marathon. Join recreational and competitive runners from around the region and enjoy the
Claire Alexander, a sophomore at Hough High School, is completing her Girl Scout Gold Award this year with an ambitious and timely project. Collaborating with DLC, she is designing, fundraising, and constructing an outdoor-classroom circle at the Davidson K8 Nature Preserve, located behind the school along Schenck’s Creek. Claire said, “The circle of seats and
Janet Andersen, our 2020 Volunteer of the Year, has served on the Davidson Lands Conservancy board since 2019. She quickly became integral to DLC through her tireless land stewardship, not to mention her service as board secretary—a job that requires meticulous attention to detail. Her love of nature began as a child, when her family
Davidson College student researches stream health in the DK8 Nature Preserve Davidson College Biology and Environmental Studies major Andrew Brantley ’21 is using the stream restoration project behind the Davidson K–8 School as a test site, assessing if efforts to reduce erosion caused by stormwater runoff may benefit the abundance and biodiversity of invertebrates. DLC
Beaty Park lies at the intersection of North Main Street and Beaty Street at the north end of Davidson Village. This 20 acre park and nature preserve is owned by the Town of Davidson and permanently protected by a conservation easement held by Davidson Lands Conservancy. The location of the Park is unique for Davidson
When did you first become aware of the importance of land conservation? It was during and following college and graduate school in New England. My first exposure was in the late 1970s, working for a program in Maine to identify geologically significant waterfalls. I experienced first-hand the powerful impact of land conservation on communities, people,
DLC Executive Director, Dave Cable, joins The Best of LKN podcast to discuss stewardship of important local natural resources & promoting community engagement. Dave shares the story of what he describes as a calling to pursue a career in the preservation of natural resources. From the stewardship of important natural resources in and around Davidson,
On Sunday, March 21, Main Street Books and Davidson Lands Conservancy had the pleasure of hosting author James Canton for a zoom chat. Lovers of writing and nature came together to learn more about the storied Honywood Oak, under whose canopy Canton has spent countless hours communing with nature. If you missed the live event,
In August 2020, Sustainability and Natural Assets was added as a priority item to the Board of Commissioner’s Strategic Plan. The goal was set to, “implement and encourage innovative solutions to environmental, energy, and climate- based challenges.” To accomplish the goal, a new short-term Sustainability Committee comprised of members of the Livability Board and Planning
A chilly first day of spring welcomed over 40 enthusiastic volunteers ready to plant 60 trees at Abersham Park in Davidson to celebrate Arbor Day. TreesDavidson, a program of Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC), co-hosted this community tree planting event with the Town of Davidson. This was the first TreesDavidson event of the 2021 planting season. Volunteers
