Davidson Lands Conservancy proudly announces the launch of its DLC Fellowship program and welcomes its inaugural Fellow, Lauren Collver. She will serve as an Assistant Director supporting DLC’s stewardship work and daily operations. Lauren is a Conservation Ecologist from Blacksburg, VA. She earned her B.S. in Biology from Davidson College in May 2025 where she

This summer, Fisher Farm Park has been buzzing with energy and purpose as the Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) joined forces with the Conservation Corps of North Carolina (CCNC) to hire six local high school students to enhance the park’s forested walking trails. With guidance from two experienced CCNC staff members, these students spent three weeks improving trail

Read a great article from Pam Dykstra in News of Davidson   https://newsofdavidson.org/2025/08/06/93532/an-update-about-davidsons-treasure-tree-program/

By Pam Dykstra Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) is a story of a shared vision for protecting land to benefit all -- one that began as a hope, a trust, and a belief in the power of community. It took vision to see beyond the present, trust to bring people together, and dedication to turn an

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