Wildlife
Events
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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
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Abersham Park Tree Planting
Please join Davidson Lands Conservancy's Trees program as we add to our vital tree canopy. Help plant 75-100 trees on and around the Abersham Park stream corridor. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services recently completed a stream restoration project that necessitated the removal of trees long the stream banks. Part of the project provided for replanting of
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Creek Week BioBlitz with Mooresville Stormwater
Become a citizen scientist for the day! Join Davidson Lands Conservancy and the Town of Mooresville's Stormwater team to explore a conserved property in Mooresville and document local plants, animals, and fungi using the iNaturalist app. This activity helps scientists while connecting you more deeply to the natural world. Jeans and hiking boots with strong ankle
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Fisher Farm Tree Planting
Fisher Farm ParkPlease join Davidson Lands Conservancy's Trees program and Artrium Health as we add to our vital tree canopy. Join us to help plant 90-100 trees around Fisher Farm. 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
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Beaty Park Clean-Up: March
Beaty Park 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NCBeaty Park is one of Davidson's cherished green spaces but still a relatively new park and so needs some TLC. Come out and help us work on invasive plant removal, wildlife habitat creation, tree debris clean-up and other projects good for all ages and ability levels. We will provide tools, gloves and snacks. Wear good