TREES OF BEATY PARK White Oak (Quercus alba) NAME: COMMON – White Oak BOTANICAL – Quercus alba FAMILY - Fagaceae DERIVATION: Introduced 1724. Naturalized Maine to Florida and further West. GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS: Young trees are typically pyramidal, but with age become rounded, 50-80’ tall and wide with wide-spreading
TREES OF BEATY PARK Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) NAME: COMMON – Willow Oak BOTANICAL – Quercus phellos FAMILY - Fagaceae DERIVATION: A native North American species of deciduous tree in the red oak group of oaks GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS: The willow oak has a balanced, rounded, form and fine
TREES OF BEATY PARK Winged Elm (Ulmus alata) NAME: COMMON – Winged Elm BOTANICAL – Ulmus alata FAMILY - Ulmaceae DERIVATION: Native Virginia to Florida. GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS: Medium-sized tree about typically 50’ in height and width. Gets its name from the corky
If you walk behind the Davidson K-8 school, you may notice a new outdoor classroom and sensory garden in the woods. This is due to the thoughtful planning and detailed project execution of Ella Landman, a sophomore at Lake Norman Charter High School. Ella recently completed this project for her Girl Scout Gold Award, in
In a momentous event that underscores the commitment to protecting and recognizing Davidson's tree canopy, the Davidson Lands Conservancy's Executive Director, Dave Cable, proudly presented certificates and tree signs to the Pines Nature Organization (PNO) for three newly awarded Treasure Trees. The event, held at The Pines, highlighted DLC's efforts to recognize the town's special urban
Davidson, NC - Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) hosted its highly anticipated Spring Naturefest on Saturday, May 20th, at Davidson’s Roosevelt Wilson Park. This engaging, educational event offered fifteen exhibits and activities, providing a unique opportunity for attendees of all ages to connect with the wonders of nature. The event featured a variety of free exhibits
The most remarkable conservationist you might never have heard of spent his long working life in textile mills, fixing looms. Frank (Frankie) Chester lived humbly in a Rowan County mobile home but most days drove to the farm, five miles east of Davidson, which had been in his family for centuries. There he doted on
Davidson, NC - On Wednesday, April 19th, Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) welcomed 15 volunteers from Williams to Fisher Farm Park for an intense day of invasive plant removal. The volunteers, including DLC Board member Gordon Clark, and volunteer leader Andy Kane, spent the day working on removing invasive plants from a large swath of mature
By Cindy McIntosh Saturday, March 18th wildflower lovers of all ages joined horticulturalist and garden writer Paula Gross on a beautiful winter’s hike at Fisher Farm Park. Although the weather started out chilly, the sunshine and hiking warmed our group as we trekked through the woodlands searching for spring ephemerals and native wildflowers. Spring ephemerals
About 50 eager Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) volunteers gathered on March 18 on the south end of Davidson’s Jackson Street to celebrate North Carolina’s Arbor Day. The mission: Plant 35 trees including southern magnolias, dogwoods, and Nuttall oaks, native species carefully selected for the site. The Town owns the planting site, located across Jackson Street
