On March 26, the Conservancy partnered with Davidson College’s outing club, Davidson Outdoors, to organize an informational bird walk at Fisher Farm. Town residents, college students, and members from each organization were joined by former DLC President and local naturalist Rob Van Epps as well as Davidson College Professor of Biology Mark Stanback. In addition
Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) and Catawba Lands Conservancy partnered with Community School of Davidson sophomores and seniors for a morning of service on Friday, November 19, 2021. Over 20 students and staff gathered at the Nature Observatory behind Davidson K8 School to improve the nature area, known as the Nature Observatory, behind the school. This
Saturday, November 13, 2021 Over 25 volunteers from our community, including students from Davidson K8 School, Community School of Davidson, Hough High, and UNC Charlotte gathered at West Branch Rocky River South Prong creek by Plum Creek Park. Led by Gordon Clark and sponsored by DLC and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Service’s Adopt-A-Stream program, volunteers donned
Davidson College student researches stream health in the DK8 Nature Preserve Davidson College Biology and Environmental Studies major Andrew Brantley ’21 is using the stream restoration project behind the Davidson K–8 School as a test site, assessing if efforts to reduce erosion caused by stormwater runoff may benefit the abundance and biodiversity of invertebrates. DLC
Beaty Park lies at the intersection of North Main Street and Beaty Street at the north end of Davidson Village. This 20 acre park and nature preserve is owned by the Town of Davidson and permanently protected by a conservation easement held by Davidson Lands Conservancy. The location of the Park is unique for Davidson
In August 2020, Sustainability and Natural Assets was added as a priority item to the Board of Commissioner’s Strategic Plan. The goal was set to, “implement and encourage innovative solutions to environmental, energy, and climate- based challenges.” To accomplish the goal, a new short-term Sustainability Committee comprised of members of the Livability Board and Planning
DLC is grateful for decades of collaboration with Davidson College students, whose talent and hard work have made many significant contributions over the years. This year, we are particularly pleased that the sustainability work of interns Chris Chao ('22) and Ethan Landen ('21), as well as DLC board member, Azella Markgraf ('21), have been recognized
Shown above: Dave Cable, Executive Director, plants a tree at a TreesDavidson event. by Dave Cable Trees improve our health and quality of life, water and air quality, and are critical to local wildlife. Comprehensive care for our tree canopy requires orchestration of four important programs, all of which are underway in Davidson
For the first day of VIRTUAL EARTH WEEK, I'd like to share 2 fun facts. 1) It is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Let's make our Earth proud! 2) It's the 20th anniversary for Davidson Lands Conservancy! We're so thankful for the 300+ acres of land we've been able to protect! Many of our
Visit one of our county nature preserves.
