The Board of Directors of Davidson Lands Conservancy announces that Executive Director Beth Wytiaz has decided to leave the organization in August. During her leadership, Beth guided the organization through a period of significant growth and achievement. Highlights include celebrating the Conservancy’s 25th anniversary, adopting a new logo and updated mission, developing a new three-year
Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) is proud to announce the permanent protection of 5.6 acres of beautiful, forested land in Iredell County, thanks to a generous donation of a conservation easement by Ed and Liz Harris. Conservation has long been a priority for the Harris family, and this donation adds to their legacy of service to
The winner of the 2026 Run For Green logo contest is Giselle Carrasquilla. In addition to having her design featured on the official Run For Green shirt, she also received a $250 prize for her winning submission! Giselle Carrasquilla is a Davidson resident and Charlotte based designer who discovered her passion for art at a
One of Davidson's oldest and largest races returns for its 21st year and with road construction complete, Davidson's only half marathon is back and better than ever. Run For Green is DLC's only fundraiser and a perfect embodiement of our mission in action as the race showcases land, greenways, trees, and wildlife habitats. Be part
Margo Williams wrote a beautiful piece about having her tree designated as a DLC Treasure Tree. Read it here at News of Davidson: https://newsofdavidson.org/2026/02/17/102636/long-treasured-tree-now-a-treasure-tree/
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
