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  • Moth Night at West Branch Nature Preserve

    West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United States

    Celebrate National Moth Week by investigating the world of Moths during this special after hours program. Staff will put up Moth sheets as the sun goes down and we will welcome these often overlooked creatures. Spend your time discovering their natural history as we walk back and forth between the sheets to see what the

  • Wilderness Calling: Hurricane Helene a Year Later

    Davidson Town Hall 251 South Street, Davidson, NC, United States

    As we approach the year anniversary of Hurricane Helene Wilderness Calling is hosting a talk led by Dr. Brad Johnson and a group of his research students who spent last fall tracking the impact of this hurricane on the Blue Ridge. Dr. Johnson, a Davidson College environmental studies professor who studies rivers and landslides, knew

  • Wilderness Calling: Art in Beaty Park

    Beaty Park 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NC

    While 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

  • Wilderness Calling: Night Sounds & Owl Prowl

    Fisher Farm Park

    Join Davidson Lands Conservancy for our November Wilderness Calling offering:  Night Sounds & Owl Prowl at Fisher Farm Park.  When the sun sets and the world gets dark, you have to rely on your hearing to experience the world around you.  Naturalist Rob Van Epps will discuss owls and other things that we hear in

  • Wilderness Calling: Prior Property Hike

    Prior Property Address released to event attendees but near Pine Lake Prep

    One of our newest additions to DLC's conserved properties is the Prior property near Pine Lake Prep.  It is a beautiful piece of land with a remarkable amount of biodiversity.  The Priors have worked hard to support and conserve its natural resources and beauty.  Join DLC in December to hear a brief a talk about

  • Wilderness Calling February: Great American Backyard Bird Count Walk

    Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United States

    Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. Over these four days, people are invited to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them. These observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual

  • Fisher Farm Discovery Day

    Fisher Farm Park

    Fisher Farm is the crown jewel of the Davidson park system. With 200 acres of beautiful, conserved land, it's a fabulous place with something for everyone... hiking, biking, running, archery, bird watching or just enjoying a nice picnic. The park is still in its early stages of development so there are a lot of exciting initiatives and research being completed

  • Wilderness Calling April: Archer Property and Orchids

    Archer Property: Mooresville Address to be released week of

    One of DLCs treasured conservation easements is on a 27-acre piece of land located in Mooresville and owned by Cindy and Frankie Archer.  The property is mostly woodland consisting of mixed aged trees and includes a small intermittent stream flanking the eastern side of the land.  Besides the wonderful wildlife habitat and ecosystem provided by this

  • Wilderness Calling May: Lake Davidson Nature Preserve Discovery Day

    Lake Davidson Nature Preserve 731 Jetton St, Davidson, North Carolina

    Lake Davidson Nature Preserve is a unique member of the Davidson park system offering both access to Lake Davidson and the oppotunity to rent watercraft from the town...but there are many more exciting parts of this space without ever leaving the shore. Join us for a walk through this amazing nature preserve and learn about the history

  • Wilderness Calling June: Firefly Fest at Fisher Farm

    Fisher Farm Park

    Whether you call them fireflies or lightening bugs, few things signify the beginning of a Southern summer more than the first sighting of one. Our next Wilderness Calling the SUPER popular  Firefly Fest at Fisher Farm on Saturday, June 13th. This event will be led by Dr. Clyde Sorenson, award-winning professor of Entomology and Plant

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