Wildlife
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Conservancy Camp: Outdoor Explorers July
Davidson Village Green 119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC, United StatesAt its core, Davidson Lands Conservancy is about protecting the future. Every acre we conserve, every tree we plant, every greenway we support and every wildlife habitat we protect or restore provides for future generations. To ensure this work continues, we also put great emphasis on education. Teaching and engaging tomorrow's conversationists may be the
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WOW September: Where Do Butterflies Go When It Rains?
Woodland Discovery 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NCJoin WOW as we explore the world of butterflies. We will learn about their life cycles, host plants, how to identify them, and why they are so important. We will be on and off the trail, so wear sturdy footwear. Bring all your questions for a creative and explorative morning with (hopefully) live encounters with
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WOW June: ALL ABOUT BLUEBIRDS!
Davidson CollegeJoin retired Davidson College Biology professor Dr. Mark Stanback as we walk around campus, check active bluebird nests, and band/measure bluebird chicks. You might even get a chance to hold a baby bluebird in your hands! This outing is for children with their families. The minimum age is 4 years old. No need to bring anything
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Moth Night at West Branch Nature Preserve
West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United StatesCelebrate 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
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WOW July: Turtle Talk
Roosevelt Wilson Park 420 Griffith St, Davidson, NC, United StatesGet ready for a turtle adventure! Join naturalist Allen Lloyd - who leads our Spotted Salamander outings - as he introduces us to our hometown turtles. Allen will bring several of his live turtles for you to meet up close and gently hold if you'd like. Then we’ll explore together the banks of Roosevelt Wilson
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WOW September: Who Lives in This Creek?
Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United StatesWhat kinds of little critters live in our local creeks? Join Rob Van Epps as we look for fish, salamanders, tadpoles and other aquatic invertebrates like dragonfly nymphs. This outing is open to children with their families, with a minimum age of 5 years. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear that can get wet (e.g.,
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DLC TreesDavidson Tree Planting: Fisher Farm
Fisher Farm ParkPlease join Davidson Lands Conservancy's TreesDavidson program as we add to our vital tree canopy. Help plant 75-100 trees at Fisher Farm Park. These trees add so much to our local ecosystem. They help clean our air, clean our water, lower temperatures and provide critical animal habitats. DLC will provide everything needed - gloves, shovels,
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DLC’s TreesDavidson Tree Planting: Kenmare
Kenmare Green 12111 Kenmare Crossing Road, Davidson, NC, United StatesPlease join Davidson Lands Conservancy's TreesDavidson program as we add to our vital tree canopy. Help plant 75-100 trees on and around the Kenmare community green. This is one of Davidson's newer communities. It was built on a farmland with very few trees so we would like to add canopy to this neighborhood. These trees
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Wilderness Calling: Night Sounds & Owl Prowl
Fisher Farm ParkJoin 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
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Wilderness Calling: Prior Property Hike
Prior Property Address released to event attendees but near Pine Lake PrepOne 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