What a beautiful afternoon in Abersham Park October 21st! Thank you to all those who helped DLC celebrate Davidson’s recent designation as a Bee City USA. Phyllis Stiles, the founder of the Xerces Society’s programs Bee City USA, spoke with great passion about the interconnectedness of all kinds of pollinators and the plants they
When you think of a common mammal you might see in your yard, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me that would be the Squirrel - or more precisely the Eastern Gray Squirrel. This creature is the North Carolina State Mammal. It’s hard to imagine a day going by without seeing
Coyotes are members of the canine or dog family. They are related to wolves, foxes, and your pet dog, but they are distinct. Coyotes are primarily carnivores (meat-eaters), but when they are hungry, they eat fruit, vegetables, and just about anything they can find. They are smaller than gray wolves and red wolves but
Beavers are considered a Keystone Species and they are living in the West Branch Nature Preserve.
Rachel Carson was an influential writer of the mid-twentieth century who understood the importance of developing a sense of wonder in children.
What should you do if you find a deer fawn alone in your yard?
Native bees play an important role in pollination.
Visit one of our county nature preserves.
Sweet gum trees are native beauties.
Birds have strategies to cope with cold weather.
