Wilderness Calling

Join Dave Cable on this month's DLC Wilderness Calling adventure to discover the beauty and natural features of the South Prong of the West Branch Rocky River, the stream running behind the Westbranch community. There are fallen logs we will need to climb over and a moderate level of mobility is required. We will be

Join us for October’s Wilderness Calling offering: The Nature Reset.  Therapeutic nature experiences are evidence-based ancient medicine for our modern times. Fused with the science of mindfulness and somatic therapy, this experiential workshop will give you tools to restore your nervous system and thrive wherever you are. You will learn strategies for connecting with Nature

Join Davidson Lands Conservancy for our November Wilderness Calling offering:  Owl Prowl and S'mores at Fisher Farm Park.  This exciting celebration of owls (and great excuse to enjoy Fisher Farm Park after dark) includes an overview of owls, a short hike listening for these amazing creatures and s'mores. 5:30: Owls 101:  Discussion with Rob Van

DLC has conserved and stewards many beautiful properties in our area to protect water quality, forests, and wildlife. The Chester Farm is one of DLC’s standout conservation projects because of its large size, stunning beauty, and ecological value, in addition to the story of the unique and profoundly generous donation by the late Frank Chester.

Please join us for our first program of 2025, a peaceful hike to welcome the new year,  breathe in fresh air, set intention, and connect with the land as we walk the beautiful trails behind the Runneymede neighborhood. We’ll start with some conversation about focusing on and connecting to our natural surroundings as we walk

Our March Wilderness Calling event will fill-up so sign-up early and join DLC and local wildflower expert, Botanist Paula Gross, on a walk to discover the surprises of early spring and possibly the rare beauty of spring ephemeral wildflowers. Expect to tune your senses and immerse yourself in the woods at Fisher Farm, as Paula

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 Friday, May 30th. This event will be led by Dr. Clyde Sorenson, a professor of Entomology and Plant