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    Milkweed Flagging at Abersham Park

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

    Join DLC and monarch butterfly expert, Cathy Denham, for a family-friendly flag-making event. We'll learn all about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, whose larvae depend on the milkweed plant for survival. The flags we create will help educate visitors and protect vital habitat from being mowed. Registration is required; please sign up HERE.

  • Trekking and Trails: DLC Group Hike at Fisher Farm

    Fisher Farm Park

    Celebrate National Trails Day with DLC! We will meet at the Fisher Farm Parking lot (21215 Shearer Road/Davidson, NC 28036) at 9:00 a.m. and embark on a hike through beautiful trails and greenway. Learn about local flora and fauna, as well as the rewilding iniative at Fisher Farm, as well as the stream restoration. This

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    Bikes & Butterflies: Guided Tour of Davidson’s Pollinator Gardens

    Davidson Lands Conservancy 120 S Main Street, Davidson, NC, United States

    Join DLC for a guided bicycle tour to celebrate National Pollinator Week.  We will gather at the town green (119 Main St, Davidson, NC 28036) at 10:00 am and visit several pollinator-friendly gardens. Experience the beauty of landscaping with hardy native perennials that will draw butterflies and birds to your yard. Learn how native gardening

  • Magnificent Moths: A Nocturnal Adventure

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

    Celebrate National Moth Week by contributing to community science! We will venture into the dark and utilize citizen science tools to document as many species as we can. No experience needed at this family-friendly event. West Branch Nature Preserve; Meet in the parking area at 18444 Shearer Road; Davidson, NC. Adult participation required if under

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    Fall Naturefest at River Run

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

    Join Davidson Lands Conservancy’s Fall NatureFest – Family Fun & Nature at River Run Come join this family-focused celebration of the fall season and autumn’s wonders of nature. This is a FREE conservation-themed blitz suitable for nearly all ages, to be held Saturday, November 5 from 10 am to 12 pm along the West Branch

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    In Search of the Spotted Salamander: A World of Wonder Family Outing

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

    Saturday, February 28, 10:00-11:30  West Branch Nature Preserve: 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC Ever wonder what’s happening in the woods during the wintertime while a lot of creatures are hibernating? Join Allen Lloyd, a local naturalist, and WOW, on a short hike in search of the Spotted Salamander and learn about this fascinating and gorgeous amphibian

  • Moth Night: Nighttime in the Forest

    Friday, July 28th | 8:30pmWest Branch Nature Preserve | 18232 Shearer Rd.River Run neighborhood Celebrate National Moth Week (July 22nd -30th) and embark on an adventure with Mecklenburg County's local moth expert Lenny Lampel, as we explore the world of moths and other fascinating creatures that emerge at night. Lenny will guide participants to different baited

  • WOW November: What Is This?

    Fisher Farm Park

    Come discover wildlife in our woods and fields as we search for birds, insects, amphibians, and anything else along our path.  Rob Van Epps, an expert naturalist, can answer many of our “What’s this?” questions – and point out wonders in our natural world we would have walked past. This outing is for children with

  • Trail Master Training

    Fisher Farm Park

    A vital part of conservation efforts is ensuring our local trails are well-built and sustainable. To achieve that we need a network of Trail Masters who can lead volunteer groups for trail clean-ups. In partnership with Catawba Lands Conservancy and the Carolina Thread Trail, DLC will be hosting trainings to educate interested citizens on proper

  • Beaty Park Invasive Removal

    Beaty Park 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NC

    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.  Members of the Friends of Beaty Park are holding two invasive species removal events to drive back

P.O. Box 1952 | Davidson, NC 28036

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