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Events
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Spring Wildflower Ephemerals Walk at Fisher Farm Park
Fisher Farm ParkJoin DLC and local wildflower expert, Paula Gross, on a walk to discover the surprises of early spring and possibly the rare beauty of spring ephemeral wildflowers. These plants are specially adapted to leaf and flower during a short window in the spring, braving potential frost to complete their reproductive cycle before forest tree leaves
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NEW DATE – Earth Day next to the Davidson Town Green
The Town Green 119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC, United StatesThis year, the Town of Davidson’s Earth Day Festival will include a native plant giveaway from Davidson Lands Conservancy, a composting demonstration, and a series of family-friendly, hands-on, and informative Learning Zones hosted by Davidson College students. These Learning Zones will include posters, displays, and fun activities related to nine different environmental topics: air, biodiversity,
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Beaty Park Invasive Removal
Beaty Park 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NCBeaty Park is Davidson's newest park and it's a gorgeous space, but it needs a little love. A number of invasive species are thriving under the tree canopy and choking out the biodiversity that makes an ecosystem healthy. Members of the Friends of Beaty Park are holding two invasive species removal events to drive back
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Beaty Park Invasive Removal
Beaty Park 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NCThis is an additional work day at Beaty Park to try and cut back the invasive species. Beaty Park is Davidson's newest park and it's a gorgeous space, but it needs a little love. A number of invasive species are thriving under the tree canopy and choking out the biodiversity that makes an ecosystem healthy.
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Hudson Place Tree Planting
Hudson PlaceJoin Davidson Lands as we help support our town's beautiful canopy with a community tree planting. We will be planting trees around the Hudson Place community and in Bailey Springs. Our team of TreeMasters will train participants on proper planting techniques and assist with all plantings. DLC will supply all gloves and tools. Spend a
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Wilderness Calling September: Monarch Fall Migration Hike
Fisher Farm ParkJoin DLC for our September WILDERNESS CALLING offering. Come learn about Monarch butterfly fall migration by hiking through our very own Fisher Farm Park dedicated wildflower meadow and our very own Fisher Farm Park and Abersham Park dedicated milkweed fields. Monarch butterflies have the longest insect migration in the world! Each fall they fly in
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NC Arbor Day Tree Planting
Fisher Farm ParkReplenishing Davidson's urban tree canopy is one of DLCs most vital missions. Our goal is to plant 200 trees each year through community events during tree planting season (October 1st-March 30th). As part of our 25th anniversary, we are celebrating NC Arbor Day with a special tree planting event at Fisher. We are hosting this
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Earth Day Festival
The Town of Davidson is hosting its Earth Day Festival again this year. The event will be Saturday, April 26th from 10 am-1 pm on the grassy space between the Town Green and the DCPC Congregation House and is always a great time. This year the event will feature great booths plus food, music, games,
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WOW May: Tools, Trees, and Treasures
Beaty Park 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NCJoin us for an exciting outdoor adventure with Town of Davidson Arborist Andrew Sileo! Ever wonder what it takes to care for towering trees? Andrew will introduce you to his fascinating arsenal of tools—some you’ve probably never seen before! Can you guess what they’re for? You might even get a chance to use his throwball,
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Wilderness Calling: Art in Beaty Park
Beaty Park 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NCWhile nature is glorious to experience on its own, capturing it in artwork can preserve and enhance the moment. In collaboration with the Davidson branch of Charlotte’s Holt School of Art, DLCs Wilderness Calling October is Art in Beaty Park where participants can learn secrets to create “plein air” masterpieces meaning artwork that attempts to represent