Run For Green Postponed – Rescheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2022 Run For Green will NOT be held this Saturday and has been POSTPONED until Saturday, October 29th, 2022. We know postponement will negatively impact some runners. However, the likelihood of hazardous conditions on Saturday, including risk of heavy rain, flooding, and tropical storm winds,
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
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
Last Saturday morning, October 2, nearly 600 runners spread out across Davidson’s greenways and roads to participate in Davidson Lands Conservancy’s (DLC) 16th Annual Run For Green. The weather conditions were perfect, and setting the stage for strong runner performances and an enjoyable race experience. Run for Green, which includes 5k, 10k, and half-marathon events,
On Saturday, May 15, we hosted a super fun family event, led by local educator and monarch butterfly enthusiast, Cathy Denham, at Abersham Park. Using colorful posters, Cathy taught us about the life cycle and migration patterns of monarch butterflies and the critical role milkweed plants play in that life cycle. Due to habitat loss,
On your marks, get set, go! In celebration of Earth Day, Davidson Lands Conservancy is excited to announce that its popular Run for Green will be back this fall with both in-person and virtual options. Distance categories remain 5k, 10k, or half marathon. Join recreational and competitive runners from around the region and enjoy the
For the second year in a row, WOW has participated in Woodlawn's awesome STEAMfest. STEAMfest (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) aims to pique the interest of young folks and encourage curiosity and exploration. We loved being part of this event in person last year, and we were thrilled to be asked back for the
Davidson Lands Conservancy hosted its 20th Annual Meeting—virtually—on December 6, bringing together board members, supporters, and conservationists. Executive Director Dave Cable reported the Conservancy’s 2020 progress in areas of land conservation, land stewardship, urban forestry, greenways and trails, and wildlife corridors. He also summarized organizational changes to increase impact and efficiency. “With DLC’s focus
Thanks to our loyal runners and generous sponsors, Davidson Lands Conservancy’s 15th annual Run for Green was a virtual, resounding success! And we do mean virtual. Run for Green, DLC’s primary fundraiser, supports our community’s four pillars of conservation: to conserve and steward land; to protect the urban tree canopy; to expand greenways and
Sasha’s passion for nature and the outdoors led her to join WOW in the summer of 2019. Since then, she has been actively engaged in many of WOW’s outreaches, events, and booth management at the Davidson Farmer’s Market. Sasha believes WOW’s outreach is critical not only to raise awareness for the beauty and importance of
