Research in a Davidson College biology lab connects directly to the stewardship and monitoring work being done by Davidson Lands Conservancy to assess the current ecological needs of lands we preserve and manage. Associate Professor Kevin Smith and more than 15 students have been working on an ecological experiment to improve the prediction of extinction
Rachel Carson was an influential writer of the mid-twentieth century who understood the importance of developing a sense of wonder in children.
Native bees play an important role in pollination.
Davidson Lands Conservancy has published its Backyard Book series, which includes: Backyard Birds Backyard Butterflies Backyard Insects These flip-books feature beautiful photography and lots of useful knowledge about the creatures you see everyday in your own backyard and the natural spaces around town. Purchase each book of the Backyard Book Series for $10 from
Go Fish Gray Stanback Lake Norman—the huge artificial lake that Davidson borders—is renowned for its fishing. Every day, people rent boats to venture out onto the lake in pursuit of the lake’s plentiful population of freshwater fish, most of which are native to the surrounding area. And despite its name, the Davidson Lands Conservancy
Dropping Like Stones Gray Stanback If you’ve ever driven around suburban North Carolina, you’ve probably noticed the occasional large, smooth boulder resting in the middle of a field or a forest clearing. These rocks didn’t get where they are now with the help of humans. Instead, they’re the result of a process known as
