Davidson Lands Conservancy has new conservation partners, Mark and Ann Prior. In 1999 the Priors were living in a subdivision off Langtree Road and felt hemmed in as the area rapidly developed. They began to look for land where they could enjoy nature and a sense of privacy. A friend shared a listing in the
Our friends at Trane Technologies wrote a great blog post about their support of Davidson Lands and the Run For Green. Click on this link to read the story and learn how Trane Technologies works with us to preserve and enhance natural areas in Davidson, NC, home to its North American headquarters. https://www.trane.com/residential/en/resources/blog/sustainability-in-action-partnership-with-davidson-lands-conservancy/
Demonstrating Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence Since 2000, Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) has been preserving natural spaces in Davidson and the region east of Lake Norman. DLC is pleased to announce that it has secured reaccreditation through the national organization, Land Trust Accredidation Commission. It is part of a network of over
Davidson Lands Conservancy recently announced its 100th Treasure Tree. The Treasure Tree Program identifies and catalogs remarkable trees throughout the community. These trees are large or physically unique specimens, rare trees, or trees of cultural or historical significance. The program aims to locate, acknowledge, and recognize the outstanding trees in our area. Read the full
For three weeks this summer, the Davidson Lands Conservancy taught natural science to scholars attending the Brenda H. Tapia CDF Freedom Schools at Davidson College summer enrichment camps, held on the Ada Jenkins Center campus. Read the full article on News of Davidson
A few years ago, DLC was approached by the Shearwater Point neighborhood in Cornelius to discuss options to preserve and cultivate the wildlife around this beautiful lake community. This group of neighbors proceeded to create a plan for pollinator gardens in key community spaces. They then proceeded to consult various Davidson citizen experts in this
Read a great article on News of Davidson about our Spring Celebration: https://newsofdavidson.org/2024/06/25/75239/davidson-lands-conservancy-celebrated-its-success-and-bright-future/
https://www.williams.com/2024/05/23/north-carolina-collaboration-powering-restoration-of-wildlife-habitats/
By Beth Wytiaz, Executive Director On May 9th and 10th I had the pleasure of attending the North Carolina Land Trust Assembly in which the majority of Land Trusts in the state came together in Valle Crucis to share best practices and the latest news. This was a wonderful opportunity for me to meet peers
As part of the Town of Davidson and Davidson Lands' ongoing partnership to rewild parts of Fisher Farm to native prairies, we will be conducting a prescribed burn this Wednesday around 11 am. To learn more about these events and their benefits, please read THIS article on prescribed fire events. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1ca290c3a1054e169d39faf87dc6ddc4
