On March 26, the Conservancy partnered with Davidson College’s outing club, Davidson Outdoors, to organize an informational bird walk at Fisher Farm. Town residents, college students, and members from each organization were joined by former DLC President and local naturalist Rob Van Epps as well as Davidson College Professor of Biology Mark Stanback. In addition
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
March 20, 2022 On a gorgeous spring Sunday, families gathered behind the Davidson K8 School for a hike through the woods to the Claire Alexander outdoor classroom. There the children experienced a one-ofa-kind nature music lesson by talented Jamie Hofmeister-Cline. Children collected sticks and used wire to attach sound makers like sea shells, wood beads,
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
BSA Troop 5171, led by Dr. Wolfgang Christian, volunteered to clean up trash and clear trails at Beaty Park on February 26. Despite a cold, misty day, four indomitable Scouts filled nearly a dozen trash bags with litter. This event was coordinated by sophomore Aubrey McGee, who showed great leadership! Many thanks to these teens
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
DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #009 White Oak (Quercus alba) This White Oak sits on Davidson's campus and is the largest tree by total points in our program. There is no information on the origins of this tree. Although white oaks are very
DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES #010 Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) This Pin Oak sits on Davidson's campus. There is no information of the origins of this tree. Please reach out to Davidson Lands Conservancy if you have any information on this tree. Statistics
