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
March 5, 2022 An early celebration of North Carolina Arbor Dav at the Davidson Farmer’s Market paired people with trees suited for their yards. Thanks to the support of our generous corporate partner Bartlett Tree Experts, healthy, tree seedlings were handed out to interested residents. Each state in the US has its own Arbor Day
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
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
On Sunday, March 21, Main Street Books and Davidson Lands Conservancy had the pleasure of hosting author James Canton for a zoom chat. Lovers of writing and nature came together to learn more about the storied Honywood Oak, under whose canopy Canton has spent countless hours communing with nature. If you missed the live event,
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
