Wildlife
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
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.
WILDERNESS CALLING: Watching the Woods Wake-Up: A Nature Walk
Fisher Farm ParkDavidson Lands Conservancy is launching Wilderness Calling, an all ages experiential nature program offered throughout the year to highlight different seasonal wonders. These experiences will include nature hikes, stream walks, birding outings, wildflower hunts, star gazing and other opportunities to get out and engage nature. Each experience will have education and adventure. To kick this
Conservancy Camp: Outdoor Explorers June
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.,