Plantlife
Bailey Springs Tree Planting
TreesDavidson is holding a community tree planting event on Saturday, November 14, from 9 am -12 pm in the Bailey Springs neighborhood along the new sidewalk project in progress on Bradford Park Dr. The location is between Stonebriar Ridge and Bartlett Creek, next to Plumb Creek Park. Volunteers are needed to help us plant 22
Abersham Park Tree Planting
Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United StatesSaturday, March 20, pre-registration required. Join us to plant some really interesting tree species at Davidson's Abersham Park on Saturday, March 20. Sign up today to participate! Location: Abersham Park, lower lot at the pavilion
DLC and Main St Books BOOK CLUB – The Oak Papers
ZoomJoin us as we chat with author of The Oak Papers, James Canton, on March 21 at 4 pm. Canton's lovely memoir weaves history, biology, and meditations on an ancient oak tree in England together for a beautiful read. 10% off book purchase if you order through Main St Books! This event is free, but
Fisher Farm Milkweed Flagging – Calling All Butterfly Lovers!
Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United StatesDavidson Lands Conservancy Outreach Activity Marking Milkweed in Fisher and Abersham Parks: A Family and Child-friendly outdoor activity! Saturday, May 15: 10:00 -11:00 am Location: Lower parking lot in Abersham Park at the Pavilion Activity Overview: Help mark wild milkweed in Fisher Farm and Abersham Park to protect the endangered Monarch butterfly! Monarchs need milkweed
Woods to Wetlands – A Family Nature Adventure!
West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United StatesJoin World of Wonder and expert local naturalist, Rob Van Epps, on Saturday, July 24 at 8:45 am at the West Branch Nature Preserve parking lot (18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC 28036) for a hike through wildlife rich habitats. We will learn about the many exciting inhabitants of this ecosystem, from slimy to feathered, as
Runneymede Woods Walk with a Geologist
Runnymede StablesJoin Davidson College Environmental Studies professor, Dr. Brad Johnson, for an informative outing to review the geology and stream ecology of our area. Participants will learn why streams in the Piedmont exhibit similar shape with steep walls and entrenched channels. Why do streams exhibit this morphology and what did they look like before Euroamerican settlers
Stream Clean-Up: Help Keep Our Waterways Healthy!
Plum Creek Park 18928 Bartlett Creek Dr, Davidson, NC, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, November 13 from 9:45 am to noon, for a stream clean-up of the West Branch, a tributary of the Rocky River. We'll gather at 9:45 am in the Plum Creek Park (18920 Bartlette Creek Drive) parking lot (Bailey Springs neighborhood). After the clean-up, be sure to stick around for a fun,
DLC’s Annual Meeting: News, Birds, Hikes and More!
RunneymedeJoin us Sunday, December 5, 2 to 4 pm, at the Runneymede stable (19201 Callaway Hills Lane, Davidson, 28036) for DLC’s 21st annual meeting. Learn a bit about our challenges, successes, and 2022 priorities, along with a slate of new board members and officers for the coming year. Our guest speaker will be Zach Wallace,
Arbor Day at the Farmer’s Market
Davidson Farmers Market Next to Town Hall, between Main & Jackson St., Davidson, NC, United StatesHelp us celebrate North Carolina's Arbor Day at the Davidson Farmer's Market on Saturday, March 5 from 9 to noon. Pot a seedling and bring it home to plant in your yard!
Rewilding at Fisher Farm – A Guided Hike with Andy Kane
Fisher Farm ParkJoin us, March 26 from 2 to 4 pm, to learn about, and contribute to, a re-wilding vision for Fisher Farm. While slow hiking the Park, we’ll review a vision for enhancing the wildlife value of the landscape by planting or restoring native grasses, planting trees, and removing invasive plants. Participants will learn about the